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This week’s agri events: 28 July – 01 August

by Tiisetso Manoko
28th July 2025
South Africa faces a critical shortage of veterinarians, essential for animal health, food safety, and zoonotic disease control. Boehringer Ingelheim is working to support existing vets and raise awareness of the profession’s vital role. Photo: Supplied/Food For Mzansi

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This week’s agricultural events include saving the date for a water access and efficiency roadshow, beekeeping training, Food For Mzansi’s Transformation Lekgotla, a livestock healthcare seminar, and a farming camp. To include your event on the Food For Mzansi calendar, please email info@foodformzansi.co.za.


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Interested in the honey industry? We start the week with beekeeping training in North West. The Western Cape government’s water access and efficiency roadshow will take place in Mossel Bay, then save the date for the must-attend Transformation Lekgotla led by Food For Mzansi in August.

With animal diseases threatening the livestock industry, join the livestock healthcare seminar and keep your herd safe. Don’t forget to also save the date for a three-day farming camp in October in the Northern Cape.


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Monday 28 July

Beekeeping training

A beekeeping training will take place on 30 July as part of a roadshow in North West to teach those interested about beekeeping and its benefits.

Where: Bojanala Platinum District Municipality office, Rustenburg

For more information, contact Nkwe Metswamere at 073 649 8276 or Nono Mohotlheng at 082 224 5787.

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Tuesday 29 July

Water Roadshow

The Western Cape department of environmental affairs and development planning seeks to create awareness for businesses in the Western Cape to understand the options available to them to become more energy and water-resilient. 

As part of the awareness roadshow, open day, in-person, free help desks will be set up in the respective districts of the Western Cape with energy and water sector desk specialists.

Where: Beaufort West, Central Karoo

When: 29 July 2025

RSVP for the Green Economy Business Ecosystem Support Roadshow here.

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Wednesday 30 July

Transformation Lekgotla

What does transformation really look like in maize? In citrus? In cattle? At the 2025 Agricultural Transformation Lekgotla, industry experts and everyday farmers come together to unpack the real numbers and the real solutions. A must-attend for anyone invested in agriculture’s future.

When: 13 August 2025

Where: Batter Boys

For more information, click here.

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Thursday 31 July

Livestock Healthcare Seminar

Asante Veterinary Consultants will host the first annual livestock primary animal healthcare seminar. The seminar aims to bring together key industry players in the livestock and veterinary services into one room to discuss, empower and connect aspiring or established livestock farmers.

When: 29 – 30 November

Where: Mannah guest lodge, 39 Pomona road, Kempton Park, Gauteng.

For more information, contact 079 652 0264.

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Friday 01 August

Farming Camp

A three-day farming camp will include farming information sessions that will expose farmers to information regarding the agricultural space, financing in agriculture, and the challenges the sector is facing.

Where: Liliefontein CPA Farm, Kuruman, Northern Cape

When: 3 – 5 October

For more information, contact 060 769 2324 or 082 952 8085.

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Tiisetso Manoko

Tiisetso Manoko is a seasoned journalist with vast experience in community media. He possesses diploma in media studies majoring in journalism, certificate in civic leadership. He loves news from all angles with particular interest in local government, agriculture and politics. He is a staunch Mamelodi Sundowns Football club supporter.

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