Dumelang farmers
Food For Mzansi will host a series of farmers’ days across the country. The farmers’ days are aimed at equipping farmers with knowledge, skills, and information transfer. It is also an opportunity to bring decision makers and funders closer to rural farming communities.
The next farmers’ day will be in Cullinan, Gauteng, on 29 May. RSVP here. Mpumalanga will follow on 10 June.
Monday 25 May
Hortgro Symposium
The Hortgro Technical Symposium 2026 is designed to help producers navigate this complexity with clarity, science and practical insight. The symposium comprises a business/ strategy day and two technical days, from 25 to 27 May. There will also be a pome fruit field day on 28 May at EGVV, and a stone fruit seminar and orchard walk on 29 May in Simondium.
This five-day symposium brings together local and international thought leaders, scientists, economists, policymakers, researchers, advisors, industry stakeholders and producers to examine the issues shaping the future of pome and stone fruit and to share solutions that work in the orchard.
- When: 25 – 29 May
- Where: Lord Charles Hotel, Somerset West
For more information, click here.
Tuesday 26 May
Bio360 event
The event will bring together over 60 exhibitors and more than 1 000 participants from 25 different countries, connecting producers, technology providers, policymakers, and investors from across Africa and internationally.
This is not a first-time initiative but an extension of over 20 years of experience delivering leading bioenergy events globally. As the organiser of Bio360 Europe, a reference event for the bioenergy and bio-economy sector bringing together more than 400 exhibitors and 5 000 participants annually, BEES now introduces this proven platform to the African market.
- When: 17 – 18 June 2026
- Where: Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg
For more information, click here.
Wednesday 27 May
South Africa Wine Summit
In a fast-changing global marketplace, context influences every decision in the wine industry from vineyard to marketplace. Economic shifts, climate realities, consumer trends, and cultural narratives all influence how South African wine is grown, marketed, and enjoyed. By understanding and interpreting this broader perspective, the wine industry can align its strategy with opportunities, ensuring wines remain relevant, resilient, and resonant on the global stage.
Join the summit:
- When: 28 May 2026
- Where: Lord Charles Hotel, Somerset West
For more information, click here.
Thursday 28 May
Pig Farming Course
Are you interested in starting a piggery enterprise or improving your current pig production operation? Join Agri Skills Transfer for their practical and industry-focused piggery production short course and gain the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to succeed in one of South Africa’s fastest-growing agricultural sectors.
During this practical course, you will learn about pig housing and infrastructure requirements, breeding and reproduction management, pig nutrition and feeding programmes, health management and biosecurity, piglet care and production efficiency, record-keeping and farm management, and marketing and business opportunities.
- When: 27 – 29 May 2026
- Where: Agri Skills Transfer, Cullinan
For more information, contact 012 002 3723/ admin@agriskills.net.
Friday 29 May
Livestock Auction
Alpha & Omega Tuli’s Production Sale will take place on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 at 11:00 on the Essex farm, Burgersdorp & Meerkat Online Platform.
On offer:
25 Tuli bulls, 40 commercial females, and 20 stud heifers in calf.
For more information, contact Alwyn Marx at 083 448 7870/ Andre Botha at 072 272 7309.
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