This week’s events include a Gather To Grow session on Twitter, a wood trade Show, a wine conference, a black business summit, a drone webinar and a farmers’ roadshow. To include your event in the calendar, please email info@foodformzansi.co.za.
What’s a week without Food For Mzansi Gather to Grow Twitter Space? This week it’s all about enhancing agri through the valuable contributions of ecosystems.
On Tuesday, Africa’s timber trade, WoodEX for Africa 2023 kicks off. On Wednesday, the American Association of Wine Economics Conference takes place, while Thursday offers the Annual Black Business Summit, as well as a drone webinar hosted by CropLife Africa.
The African Farmers’ Association of South Africa (Afasa) in the North West, will host their annual general meeting and roadshow on Friday.
Monday, 26 June
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.
Tuesday, 27 June
WoodEX for Africa 2023 Trade Show
Long established as the gateway to Africa’s timber trade, WoodEX for Africa 2023 will be the ultimate machinery, tools and supplies gathering in Africa.
An event not to be missed, WoodEX for Africa will be held at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg from 27 – 29 June 2023, alongside the 3rd edition of the Deck & Flooring Expo and co-located with Africa’s biggest construction expo, the Big 5 Construct Southern Africa, previously African Construction Expo.
Click here for more information
Wednesday, 28 June
American Association of Wine Economists Conference
The Western Cape government has patterned with AAWE Wine Economics, The Wine Arc, and the SA Wine Industry Transformation Unit to host the 15th Annual Conference.
The upcoming conference, one decade later, is thus another opportunity for South Africa to present our wine and tourism industries to an international audience of Wine Economists. The expectation is that between 100 and 150 delegates will attend this prestigious event with more than half being foreign visitors, most of them leading economists and opinion leaders in the field. About 100 scholarly papers will be presented and a strong press contingent is expected.
Thursday, 29 June
Annual Black Business Summit
You are invited to the Annual Black Business Summit hosted by the Black Business Council. This prestigious event will be celebrating 20 years of the Broad-Based Economic Employment Accelerating Implementation, creating jobs, and growing the economy.
All farmers are invited to attend and get exposure to different business experts who will share their knowledge on how they run their businesses.
Venue: Raddison Hotel OR Tambo, Kempton Park, 3rd Avenue, Bredell AH Kempton Park Johannesburg
For more information, please contact events@blackbusinesscouncil.africa
Drone Webinar by CropLife
Under the banner “Accelerating Drone Use for Food Security: Counting the Gains and Forging Forward,” farmers are invited to this insightful discussion on the vital role of drones in ensuring food security.
Discover how drones are revolutionising agriculture, improving crop yields, and enhancing sustainability.
Don’t miss this chance to be a part of the conversation that shapes the future of farming.
Friday, 30 June
Afasa North West AGM, Roadshow
This two-day event will focus on citrus farming, goat farming, agro-processing, and wildlife.
Farmers will be exposed to industry experts and have an opportunity to network. The event will be hosted at Makinky Manzi in the Bojanala District.
For more information, please contact Mmadipilo at 0765635126 or Tssepang at 0728928788
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