This week’s events include two livestock sales, a Gather To Grow session on Twitter, a goat farming training programme, and a family farming masterclass. To have your event on the calendar, please send an email to info@foodformzansi.co.za.
Happy Women’s Month, farmers! We have exciting events lined up for you.
We’ll start off with a livestock sale in Badplaas, Mpumalanga, and then we head to KwaZulu-Natal for a goat farming training session in Umlalazi. On Wednesday, we have Food For Mzansi’s Twitter space Gather To Grow, where industry experts share their insights on different topics and farmers engage with them live.
On Thursday, there is a Family Farming Masterclass, where farmers will learn about working on a family farm. We close the week off with a second livestock auction, also in Badplaas, Mpumalanga.
Monday, 07 August
Badplaas livestock sale
Taking place from 11:00 at the Badplaas Auction Complex in Mpumalanga, there will be all kinds of livestock on sale.
Conditions of sale:
- Only card, cash, or immediate electronic payments day of sale
- 1% Handling fee on cash 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.
Tuesday, 08 August
Goat farming training programme
Hosted by Ndlebenkomo Livestock Academy, farmers are invited to a goat farming training programme that will last for four days in Umlalazi in KwaZulu-Natal.
Farmers will engage in training about advanced goat breeds and health management.
Time: 09:00 until August 11 at 14:00
Venue: Khuzumuntu Farmhouse
Wednesday, 09 August
Join #GatherToGrow on Twitter Spaces
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.
Asher’s Women’s Day Market
Asher’s Farm Sanctuary is hosting its annual Women’s Day Market on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.
This family-friendly event will feature a variety of food, art & craft, fresh produce, jewellery, and bespoke stalls. With a great atmosphere and outdoor, farm-style setting, you won’t want to miss out!
Admission to Asher’s Autumn Market is free and it takes place at Plot 37 Tweedraght, Boschkop, Pretoria East.
Thursday, 10 August
Family Farming Masterclass
While the intimacy of a family structure no doubt plays a crucial role in the resilience of South African farms, a father-and-son (or daughter!) team can also present unique challenges if not properly understood and correctly managed. There will be seven family farming conferences across South Africa. These gatherings will be based on Theo Vorster’s best-selling book “Family Farming in South Africa”, where the common successes between some of South Africa’s leading family farms are identified and discussed. While family businesses remain remarkably successful business models if correctly managed, it remains tragic when an inter-generational asset spanning generations comes to nought simply because succession is poorly executed.
Time: 08:00 am – 14:00
Venue: Bloemfontein
Friday, 11 August
Badplaas livestock sale
Taking place from 11:00 at the Badplaas Auction Complex, there will be all kinds of livestock on sale.
Conditions of sale:
- Only card, cash, or immediate electronic payments day of sale
- 1% Handling fee on cash 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.
Click here for more information
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