Dumelang farmers
This is the week you’ve been waiting for: the South African Future of Food Conference, hosted by Food For Mzansi, is happening on Wednesday, 30 September, at The Centurion Hotel in Gauteng.
This is where the future is being mapped. With keynote addresses from sector leaders and panel discussions shaping national food policy and innovation. Make sure you’re not left out; buy your ticket now!
Monday 28 September
Agri Skills Transfer Mega Open Days
Want to see what makes Agri Skills Transfer different? Come experience it for yourself. Their Mega Open Days are your chance to discover their programmes, meet the team, explore the learning environment, ask questions and see why they believe agricultural education should be more than textbooks and theory. Join the open days on the following days:
- 10 October 2026
- 14 November 2026
Booking is essential; limited places available!
For more information: 012 002 3723 / admin@agriskills.net.
Tuesday 29 September
Commonwealth Agriculture Conference
Save the date for the 31st Commonwealth Agricultural Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, with Agri-Expo from 1 – 5 November 2026. Agricultural leaders, innovators and changemakers from across the Commonwealth will come together to shape the future of sustainable agriculture.
Don’t miss their Pre-Conference Tour (29 – 31 October 2026); it’s an exclusive opportunity to experience South Africa’s agricultural excellence first-hand before the main conference begins.
Be part of the conversations that matter, connect with global peers and experience an inspiring programme in one of the world’s most iconic destinations.
For more information, click here.
Wednesday 30 September
Bonsmara Auction
The seventh production sale of Lamus Bonsmara with Bonsmara South Africa will take place in Kuruman, Northern Cape, on 30 September.
On offer:
- 25 bulls
- 120 females
- 12 commercial rams
For more information: Christopher Melamu on 082 643 7475 / Duncan Serapelwane on 082 850 0270.
Thursday 01 October
Western Cape Food For Mzansi Farmers’ Day
Western Cape farmers, you’ve been asking us for this for a while, and it’s finally happening! Food For Mzansi’s next provincial farmers’ day is coming to the Western Cape.
Join us on Friday, 30 October at Pine Haven Farms in Stellenbosch, where we’ll be hosted by farmer Sydney Claassen for a day packed with practical insights, industry connections, demonstrations and opportunities to discover what’s new in agriculture.
For more information: email info@foodformzansi.co.za.
Friday 02 October
Veritas Awards
The Veritas Awards showdown has, since its establishment as an authoritative yardstick, continued to serve as a benchmark for the country’s quality wines and brandies, confirming its vital position in the industry and among the consumers.
The awards function, known as the “Oscars” of the wine industry, will take place on 10 October 2026 at the CTICC in Cape Town. The countrywide wine and brandy tastings will be presented to the public and wine trade again in collaboration with Veritas’s long-standing financial partner, Deloitte.
For more information, click here.
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