This week’s events include an information day, two livestock auctions, a Gather To Grow session on Twitter, and a cannabis expo. To include your event in the calendar, please send an email to info@foodformzansi.co.za.
Hey, farmers! Deciduous fruit farmers are reminded to register for an upcoming information day on new cultivars. On Tuesday farmers are invited to a Beefmasters livestock auction in Mpumulanga, while on Wednesday Food For Mzansi hosts another exciting Twitter session on all things agriculture.
Thursday offers another auction in the North West. Then Friday, all roads lead to Durban for the Cannabis Expo.
Monday, 24 July
Registrations for the first annual New Cultivar Information Day
Calling all deciduous fruit farmers. Provar Events is hosting its very first New Cultivar Information Day.
Farmers are all invited to take part in the information day scheduled to take place in September. This event allows Provar to report on the latest evaluation results of new cultivars and rootstocks. Their goal is to serve producers with information that empowers them to make informed planting decisions while minimising the financial risks associated with planting non-viable cultivars.
Tuesday, 25 July
Beefmasters auction in Mpumalanga
Milestone Beefmasters is hosting its eleventh production sale which will take place from 11:00 on the farm Uitkyk, Morgenzon.
On Offer:
- 40 Registered bulls (3 years).
- 20 Registered cows (3-in-1).
- 40 Registered heifers (in the calf from top Milestone & BOS Blanco bulls).
- 25 Commercial heifers (open/in calf).
Wednesday, 26 July
Join #GatherToGrow on Twitter Spaces
Are you an aspirant farmer looking for more information on how to get into the agricultural sector? Do you have a smartphone and a Twitter account? Join us every Wednesday at 18:00 for Food For Mzansi’s #GatherToGrow.
Follow @foodformzansi and tune in on Wednesday at 18:00.
Thursday, 27 July
North West Simbra Auction
The North West Simbra Auction is inviting farmers to Lichtenburg to network with industry peers and have a bit of farming fun.
Up for auction are:
- Broad genetic pool of Simbra cattle
- Solid sulls and top females
- Calves from top sires
For more information please contact Tielman van der Walt on 083 274 5455.
Friday, 28 July
The Cannabis Expo Durban 2023
Durban, it’s your time! The Cannabis Expo is headed your way. The expo is the global marketplace for education and innovative products and businesses serving the cannabis industry and its medicinal, agricultural, financial and lifestyle aspects.
Under the theme “Cultivating the Cannabis Industry”, the Cannabis Expo offers a platform for global education, innovative products, and businesses related to the cannabis industry. It connects medical professionals, agricultural providers, and lifestyle brands with experts and the public. The industry’s growth makes this event essential.
Click here for more information.
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