This week’s agricultural events include an Agri Skills Transfer open day, a save-the-date for Food For Mzansi’s climate change summit, the Robertson Show, and an Afasa commodities event. To include your event on the Food For Mzansi calendar, please email info@foodformzansi.co.za.
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This week we start with an important save-the-date event for the Food For Mzansi Emergency Summit on Climate Change and Agriculture next month, followed by the the Robertson Show.
Activities move to the Free State for the African Farmers Association of South Africa (Afasa) commodity information day session, a meeting by the Free State MEC with young people and an Agri Skills Transfer open day.
Monday 23 September
Food For Mzansi’s Climate Change Summit
The Emergency Summit on Climate Change and Agriculture is a crucial call to action. As climate change disrupts weather patterns and threatens crop yields, this summit unites farmers, policymakers, and innovators to confront these urgent challenges.
When: 18 October
Where: Tshwane University of Technology Main Campus, Pretoria.
For more information click here.
Tuesday 24 – 28 September
Robertson Show
As the second-largest open-air horse show in South Africa, this event features a five-day horse programme. New to their lineup is the inclusion of Boer goats, adding more diversity to our agricultural displays.
Agricultural showcases, food and craft stalls, children’s entertainment, Round Table steak evenings with live music, and the valley’s finest wines.
Times: 08:00 – 22:00 daily
Where: Robertson Show Grounds, Dirkie Uys Street, Robertson.
For more information click here.
Wednesday 25 September
Afasa Free State Information Day
African Farmers Association of South Africa (Afasa) will continue with their series of information days for farmers, where they will be informed about poultry and vegetable farming. Experts and government officials will discuss what to look out for and the opportunities available to them.
Where: Bolata, Qwaqwa
For more information, contact Realeboha Mokheti:071 999 3352/Piet Mothepu 078 875 3376.
Thursday 26 September
Free State MEC meets young farmers
To better understand the challenges faced by young farmers in the Free State, MEC of agriculture and rural development Elsabé Rockman will engage with more than 50 young farmers across different regions in the province. Rockman will be in Bloemfontein and Bethlehem respectively.
Date: 26 September
Venue: Bloemfontein
Time: 09:00
Date: 28 September
Venue: Bethlehem
Time: 09:00
For more information, contact Moliehu Moeng 073 260 5173/Mpho Nhlapo 082 400 0168.
Friday 27 September
Agri Skills Transfer Open Day
Join them on Saturday, 28 September 2024, from 09:00 to 12:00 at their Cullinan farm in Pretoria. Meet the team, explore their unique practical offerings, and tour their facilities.
For more information, contact 012 460 9585 or email info@agriskills.net.
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