This week’s agricultural events include a fertiliser conference, livestock auctions, cycling for hunger events in different provinces, and the Food For Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba 2025. To include your event on the Food For Mzansi calendar, please email info@foodformzansi.co.za.
Happy new month!
We start the week by saving the date for the Argus Fertiliser Africa Conference, followed by the weekly livestock auctions farmers are always looking out for.
The Meals on Wheels South Africa Extreme Cycle 4 Hunger Tour will be taking place towards the end of the month, but you can make a difference by supporting this important cause to end hunger and malnutrition.
Lastly, you can book now for the big and popular Food For Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba in April! Get your early bird tickets now!
Monday 03 February
Argus Fertiliser Africa Conference
With 366 attendees spanning 54 countries at the event in 2024, gain exclusive access to global fertiliser traders, leading producers, shippers and new market entrants while showcasing your value and growing businesses.
Join attendees from across the African fertiliser value chain at the Westin Cape Town Hotel, South Africa, for three days of high-level networking, business negotiations and the latest insights shaping the African market at the 14th annual Argus Fertiliser Africa Conference.
When: 10 – 12 February 2025
For more information click here.
Tuesday 04 February
Livestock auction
The production sale of Bertus Burgers (Rietvallei Farming) will take place on Tuesday, 4 February 2025 from 11:00 at the Groenvlei auction grounds.
695 Top Bovelders!
Rietvallei farming offer:
- 200 cows with calves (3-in-1)
- 120 young in calf cows
- 80 in calf heifers
* Note: All animals between 3 and 6 years old. Gestation status and catalogue information will be available day of sale.
Guest seller (Othard Klingenberg) offer:
- 10 cows with heifer calves (3-in-1; to calf June – July 2025)
- 15 young in calf cows (to calf June – July 2025)
- 20 in calf heifers (to calf July – August 2025)
- 40 open heifers
For more information contact Moolman Mentz at 083 229 2500/ Boetjan van der Wath at 072 626 9242.
Wednesday 05 February
Livestock auction
Uithoek Farmers Society livestock sale from 11:00 at the Luneburg Auction Centre.
All types of livestock are welcome.
Conditions of sale:
- Only card, cash, or immediate electronic payments day of sale.
- 1% Handling fee on cash/card payments.
- Electronic transfer facilities.
- Fica documentation with the registration process.
- All goods will be sold at a reserve price and the right exists to bid by or on behalf of the owner or auctioneer.
For more information contact Boetjan vd Wath at 072 626 9242/ Auctioneer: Henk Moller at 082 086 0242.
Thursday 06 February
Meals on Wheels South Africa for the 2025 Extreme Cycle 4 Hunger Tour
This epic journey through the heart of South Africa is more than just a ride it’s a chance to make a real difference in our communities. Its purpose is to raise funds and awareness for Meals on Wheels’ vital programmes that provide food and support to vulnerable individuals across South Africa.
When: 26 February 2025 to 07 March 2025
For more information click here.
Friday 07 February
Food For Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba 2025
Save the date because the biggest Food For Mzansi event is coming back again in April and this time around it is bigger and better.
Big brands, bigger opportunities: The indaba is the go-to platform for brands to flex their support for the next generation of farmers. In 2024, we saw massive investments and partnerships come to life – 2025 is set to open even more doors for funding, collaborations, and real business growth.
When: 1 – 2 April 2025
Where: Pretoria North
GET YOUR EARLY-BIRD TICKET HERE.
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