This week’s agricultural events include Food For Mzansi’s Nampo Bothaville lunchtime conversations, Deloitte’s conversation with agricultural experts, Agri Skills Transfer’s piggery production course, a livestock auction, and Stellenbosch University’s agricultural economics webinar. To include your event on the Food For Mzansi calendar, please email info@foodformzansi.co.za.
Greetings farmers
Food For Mzansi is heading to the Free State next week for Nampo Bothaville, so don’t miss our lunch hour conversations every day. If you are in the Gauteng area, there will be Deloitte conversations with industry experts on the state of agriculture.
Looking to learn more about the pig industry? There is an Agri Skills Transfer piggery production course to look out for later this month. As we wrap up the week, there is a livestock auction, and Stellenbosch University’s agricultural economics faculty is celebrating 100 years with a webinar.
Monday 05 May
FFM Nampo Bothaville
Join Food For Mzansi and Land Bank at stand H9e for three lunchtime conversations that matter – from bold ideas to real solutions for your farming journey. Whether you’re scaling up or starting, this is the place to be.
Topic: Land Bank’s blended finance and agro-energy solutions
When: Tuesday, 13 May
Location Stand H9c
Topic: Unlocking the future of agriculture: Strategic pathways to inclusion, innovation & risk protection
When: Wednesday, 14 May
Location: Stand H9c
Topic: Boost your farm’s potential with growth support and protection with Land Bank and Land Bank Insurance
When: Thursday, 15 May
Location: Stand H9c
Tuesday 06 May
Conversation on the state of agriculture in SA
Join them for an insightful knowledge-sharing dialogue on the state of food and agriculture in South Africa. Engage with leading experts and stakeholders to dissect critical challenges and collectively identify actionable solutions for the agricultural sector, both within South Africa and with an eye towards the broader African context.
When: 08 May
Where: Deloitte Johannesburg, 5 Magwa Cres, Midrand
For more information, contact Sihle Qwele at 011 304 5410.
Wednesday 07 May
Piggery Production Course
Join Agri Skills Transfer for an in-depth piggery production short course and gain the essential skills to thrive in one of South Africa’s most important livestock industries. What you will learn:
- Pig health & nutrition.
- Breeding & farrowing practices.
- Housing, hygiene & welfare.
- Daily management & record-keeping
Why pigs? With rising demand for affordable protein, pig farming offers excellent opportunities for income and food security. But success starts with the right skills.
When: 28 – 30 May 2025.
For more information, contact 012 460 9585/ admin@agriskills.net.
Thursday 08 May
Gouda Livestock Auction
The Gouda Livestock Auction will take place every Wednesday at 11:00 at the BKB Gouda auction premises.
For more information, contact Wilhelm van Niekerk (BKB marketer Malmesbury) at 083 284 7100 or Carl Malherbe (BKB auctioneer) or 082 496 3446.
Friday 09 May
Agricultural Economics 100-year Celebration
As part of the department of agricultural economics’ 100-year celebration and in partnership with the Breede River Maties Alumni Chapter, they invite you to a panel discussion, with the theme: “Growing Green – The Future of ESG in High-Value South African Agriculture.”
This event brings together industry leaders Frans van Wyk (Agrifusion), Andries Dreyer (Absa), and Anél Blignaut (Blue North) to explore how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles are transforming the future of agriculture in South Africa’s high value agri-products.
Whether you’re in agribusiness, finance, academia, or policy, this is a unique opportunity to gain fresh insights and be part of the movement shaping a more sustainable, responsible, and profitable agri sector.
When: Friday, 16 May
Where: Waverley Hill Wine Estate
For more information, click here.
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