This week’s agricultural events include Food For Mzansi’s Soul to Soil women’s brunch, Food For Mzansi’s Climate Summit, an Agri Skills Transfer open day, and an aquaponics course. Lastly, RMIS will have their monthly webinar for livestock farmers. To include your event on the Food For Mzansi calendar, please email info@foodformzansi.co.za.
Greetings farmers
This is the last week in October, so don’t forget to save the date and prepare to attend the Soul to Soil women’s brunch in Pretoria in November. If you want to know how climate change is impacting your farm now or future implications and mitigation strategies, join Food For Mzansi’s Climate Summit.
Agri Skills Transfer will have an open day at its two campuses and a course on aquaponics. The Red Meat Industry Services (RMIS) is back with its monthly webinars aimed at empowering farmers with knowledge and skills to succeed in livestock farming.
Monday 27 October
Agri Skills Transfer Open Day
Whether you’re passionate about managing a farm, supporting rural development, or growing your own agribusiness, your studies open the door to exciting career opportunities. Agri Skills Transfer will have mega open days:
- When: 21 November
- Where: Groenkloof
- When: 22 November
- Where: Cullinan
For more information, contact admin@agriskills.net or 012 002 3723.
Tuesday 28 October
Aquaponics Course
From Fish to Greens – Aquaponics Course will take place from 29–31 October 2025. Dive into the world of sustainable farming with their three-day aquaponics course, presented by Kleinskuur Aquaponics industry experts with over a decade of hands-on experience. Gain a complete understanding of the “why” and “how” behind aquaponics from nurturing fish to growing thriving greens.
What to expect:
- Learn system design principles.
- Manage fish and plants effectively.
- Explore the business side of aquaponics.
- Experience a working farm in action.
For more information, contact admin@agriskills.net or 012 002 3723.
Wednesday 29 October
RMIS Webinar
Join facilitator Khomotso Mashiloane, livestock technical advisor at RMIS, and Peter Mashala, editor of African Farming, together with distinguished livestock farmer guests Olerile Lekgetho and Nokukhanya Ngubo, for an insightful webinar. The topic will be “decision-making that grows profit by unlocking value chains in the South African beef sector”.
For more information, click here.
Thursday 30 October
AgriClimate Summit
From relentless droughts and devastating pests to unpredictable weather patterns, climate change is already reshaping farming across the nation – threatening crop yields, livestock health, and the livelihoods of thousands.
Top experts, including government leaders and leading climate scientists, will cut through uncertainty with evidence-based strategies. Attendees will engage with pioneering innovations in drought-resistant crops, water-saving irrigation, and sustainable pest management. Real-world success stories from farmers who have adapted against the odds will inspire practical approaches to scaling climate-smart agriculture.
When: 15 November
Where: University of Johannesburg, Soweto Campus
For more information, click here.
Friday 31 October
Soul to Soil
This year’s theme, “In full bloom,” celebrates not only the achievements of women in the agri-food value chain but also their inner growth, resilience, and the unseen sacrifices that fuel their journey. The 2025 edition of Soul to Soil promises intimate and honest conversations on some of the most pressing issues facing women in agriculture today – from navigating mental health and burnout to unlocking funding and building intergenerational legacies.
When: 12 November 2025
Where: Kleinkaap Boutique Hotel, Centurion, Gauteng
For more information, click here.
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