This week’s events include a bonsmara farmer’s day, the Ermelo Young Red Cattle Breeding Sale, the Western and Southern Cape Angus Club Auction, a Gather To Grow session on Twitter, and an OR Tambo District Agriculture and Food Trade Fair. To include your event in the calendar, please email info@foodformzansi.co.za.
Hello Mzansi! It’s another busy week on the agricultural calendar. Monday starts off with a farmer’s day. On Tuesday, there is a cattle sale, while Wednesday takes us to another session of Gather To Grow. You are invited to a livestock auction on Thursday, and Friday offers an agricultural trade fare in the Eastern Cape.
Monday, 29 May
Moalosi Bonsmara Farmer’s Day
This event is perfect for cattle farmers looking for the latest information on bull diseases. The event will feature discussions on livestock improvement and demonstrations on bonsmaras.
Venue: Armoedsvlakte
Time: 10:00
For more information, please contact Duncan Serapelwane at 0828500270 or Christopher Melamu at 0826437475.
Tuesday, 30 May
Cattle sale in Ermelo
The Ermelo Young Red Cattle Breeding Sale will take place on behalf of the Highveld Cattle Breeders Group in Mpumalanga.
On offer will be:
- 117 calf heifers
- 45 open heifers
Venue: Ermelo auction grounds
Time: 11:00
For more information, please contact Hannes Hugo at 082 823 7631 or Dave Harris at 082 573 7979.
Wednesday, 31 May
Gather To Grow Twitter session by Food For Mzansi
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.
Thursday, 01 June
Angus auction in Moorreesburg
In partnership with BKB Agriculture, the Angus Club will be hosting a whole-day auction at the Moorreesburg Showgrounds in the Western Cape. On offer will be 14 bulls, 14 female animals and 39 female animals commercially.
Venue: Moorreesburg Showgrounds
Time: 11:00 – 17:00
For more information, please contact Simon Matthyssen on 083 312 1036 or Wilhelm van Niekerk (BKB marketer) on 083 284 7100.
Friday, 02 June
Eastern Cape trade fair
The Eastern Cape Development Corporation in collaboration with its key partners will host an Agriculture and Food Trade Fair in Mthatha on 3 June 2023.
The trade fair will present a real-time and interactive environment, bringing together suppliers, potential buyers, and funders in the agro and agricultural sectors. Fresh produce suppliers and food vendors are encouraged to RSVP and come sell their products.
Venue: Mthatha Sports Field (N2, next to Savoy)
Time: 09:30 – 16:00
For more information, please get in touch with Yongama ZIbonele at yzibonele@ecdc.co.za or Thulisa Booir at tbooie@ecdc.co.za.
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