This week’s agricultural events include an online auction, saving the date for a goat preparation course, a tractor driving course, a fruit harvest day, and booking your spot at the Food For Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba in April. To include your event on the Food For Mzansi calendar, please email info@foodformzansi.co.za.
Molweni farmers!
As we end the second month of the year, we start the week with an online auction by the Agricultural Research Council, followed by a tractor driving course for different farming roles. Save the date for a goat farming and information course in Pretoria in March.
As the week comes to an end, we will have the Remmoho Harvest Day in the Free State, and lastly, don’t forget to book your ticket to the big and popular Food For Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba in April! Tickets are selling fast.
Monday 24 February
ARC Online Auction
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) will host an online auction of machinasation and other equipments such as generators, amongst others. While the auction will be online, participants will have an opportunity to view the machines ahead of the auction.
Where: ARC-VIMP-Kwa Mhlanga/ Moloto Road (R573), Roodeplaat Pretoria
For more information contact 083 342 0224.
Tuesday 25 February
Tractor Driving Short Course
Are you looking for work opportunities in the H2A programme or aiming to enhance your agricultural skills? This practical tractor driving short course is perfect for you! Whether you’re a student or a job seeker, mastering tractor driving is essential for many farming roles, and you can gain hands-on experience.
When: 26 – 28 Feb
Where: Agri Skills Groenkloof campus to the farm.
For more information contact 012 460 9585.
Wednesday 26 February
Bosveld Boerbokklub
The goat preparation and information course include trimming of body and head, cutting hoofs, hair quality, horns and injections. This course aims to give farmers information on how best to care for their goat.
When: 06 March
Where: Fine and Wine Arena, Pretoria
For more information contact 065 707 1639.
Thursday 27 February
Remmoho Harvest Day
Harvest Day 2025 is a celebration of Remmoho’s ongoing commitment to agricultural development, job creation, and economic progress within the Thabo Mofutsanyana District. This event will highlight RIA’s successful expansion of apple orchards and its future ambitions, marking another step forward in building a sustainable, vibrant agricultural industry in the Free State.
Where: Stead Fruit Growers, Bethlehem, Free State
For more information contact Bonakele Mbonambi, the event coodinator at 060 329 0426.
Friday 28 February
Food For Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba 2025
Save the date because the biggest Food For Mzansi event is coming back again in April and this time around it is bigger and better.
Big brands, bigger opportunities: The Indaba is the go-to platform for brands to flex their support for the next generation of farmers. In 2024, we saw massive investments and partnerships come to life – 2025 is set to open even more doors for funding, collaborations, and real business growth.
When: 1 – 2 April 2025
Where: Pretoria North
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