This week’s agricultural events include the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show, the Afasa Women in Commodities event, Food For Mzansi’s Gather to Grow session, and a save the date for an Agri Skills Transfer open day and George Agricultural Show. To include your event on the Food For Mzansi calendar, please email info@foodformzansi.co.za.
Greetings Mzansi!
We kick off our week in our neighbouring country Zimbabwe for their biggest agricultural show in Harare. We come back home and plan ahead for the Agri Skills Transfer open day.
On Wednesday, you can tune into our favourite Gather to Grow live session on Instagram. To celebrate Women’s Month, we move to the Free State for Afasa’s Women in Commodities event, and close off the week for the George Agricultural Show.
Monday 26 August
Zimbabwe Agricultural Show
The 114th edition of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show will take place from Monday 26 to Saturday 31 August 2024. This year’s show is running under the theme “Cultivating Prosperity: Growing business. Innovating for change. Nurturing Our Future”. The show offers unique business and networking opportunities through exhibitions and conferences.
Where: Harare, Zimbabwe
For more information contact: +263 77 262 5715.
Tuesday 27 August
Open Day at Agri Skills Transfer
Save the date and explore our vibrant farm campus, meet our passionate students and staff, and tour our practical farm facilities. See firsthand how we’re transforming agricultural training and imagine the possibilities for your future with us.
When: 31 August
Where: Cullinan Farm Campus, Cullinan
Time: 09:00 – 12:00
Wednesday 28 August
Gather to Grow
Another exciting week of Gather to Grow where experts will tackle agriculture related topics with great insight and knowledge. Make sure not to miss this insightful and interesting session on Instagram.
Follow @foodformzansi and tune in on Wednesday at 18:00.
Thursday 29 August
George Agricultural Show
The George Agricultural show is the flagship of the Outeniqua Show Society. The show aims to host a successful and diversified annual agricultural show that will go from strength to strength to become one of the biggest events in the Western Cape.
When: 29 August – 01 September
Where: Paul Kruger College, Groeneweide Park
For more information click here.
Friday 30 August
Afasa Women in Commodities
African Farmers Association of South Africa (Afasa) in the Free State will host a women in commodities empowerment celebration in partnership with Stefane Agricultural Projects.
Time: 08:00
Where: Kirkdale farm, Koppies Fezile Dabi District
For more information contact Pontsho Mogotlane 076 874 8288/pontsho@afasa.org.za/ Rea Mokhethi 079 999 3352.
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