Greetings 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 Bela Bela, Limpopo, on 20 May, and in Cullinan, Gauteng, on 22 May. Mpumalanga will follow on 10 June.
Monday 27 April
Afasa FMD training
The African Farmers Association of South Africa (Afasa) in the Free State will host a training campaign regarding the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak.
- Where: Bethlehem and Paul Roux
- When: 28 April
For more information, contact Bushi Masiu at 062 561 9938.
Tuesday 28 April
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.
Wednesday 29 April
Agri Skills Transfer short courses
Ready to grow your skills in agriculture? Join Agri Skills Transfer’s practical, hands-on short courses this May and gain real experience that makes a difference.
Course schedule:
- Plant Production: 6 – 8 May 2026
- Poultry Production: 13 – 15 May 2026
- Sheep Production: 13 – 15 May 2026
For more information, contact 012 0023723/ admin@agriskills.net.
Thursday 30 April
Farmers’ Camp
A three-day agriculture and geoscience camp will expose farmers to opportunities where they can be in one space with researchers, mentors and industry leaders.
- When: 01 – 03 May
- Where: Koster, North West
For more information, contact Mmadipilo at 075 184 3353.
Friday 01 May
Bloem Show
One of South Africa’s most iconic agricultural shows. Experience livestock exhibitions, agri-displays, and family-friendly farm activities. A true celebration of farming and rural life.
- When: 23 April – 2 May
- Where: Bloemfontein, Free State
For more information, click here.
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