This week’s agricultural events include a citrus summit, a livestock auction, a hemp conference, a Land Bank Insurance Company information session, 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.
Dumelang farmers!
We are back with exciting events to fill up your week. We start with saving the date for the CGA Citrus Summit, followed by a livestock auction, and a hemp conference.
A Land Bank insurance information session will take place in North West, and don’t forget to save the date for the big and popular Food For Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba in April! Get your early bird tickets now!
Monday 20 January
Citrus Growers Association Summit
The CGA Citrus Summit is a biennial event. It is a platform for citrus growers to discuss matters of common interest and find sustainable solutions to the challenges facing the industry, in collaboration with their partners from the government and other parts of the value chain. It also presents an opportunity for growers to meet and interact with staff of the CGA group companies.
When: 11 – 13 March
Where: The Boardwalk Hotel, Summerstrand, Gqeberha
For more information click here.
Tuesday 21 January
19th Mooibank Beefmasters production sale
The 19th production sale of Mooibank Farming will take place on Tuesday, 21 January 2025 from 11:00 on the Langkloof Farm in the Wakkerstroom district. The auction will be live on-site and online through Meerkat digital services.
440 Top commercial Beefmasters on offer:
- 130 Cows with calves (3-in-1)
- 30 Cows with calves
- 150 Cows in calf
For more information contact Jannie Greyling (Mooibank Farming) at 072 056 0140 or Hannes Hugo at 082 823 7631.
Wednesday 22 January
Hemp Expo
Join the department of small business development at the Hemp Expo to explore opportunities in the hemp industry and information for those who want to get into the industry.
When: 22 – 23 January
Where: Mittah Seperepere Convention Centre, Kimberley
Time: 08:00 – 16:00
For more information click here.
Thursday 23 January
Land Bank Insurance Company Information Day
Land Bank Insurance Company will host a consumer education training session at Palm Swift Luxury Accommodation, No. 3 Spooreweg Street, Brits, North West.
When; 04 February
Time: 09:00 – 15:00
For more information, contact Bonolo Nameng (Linon Agri-Business) at bonolo.kn@gmail.com or 071 895 5410 or Herbert Mokoena (LBIC) at hmokoena@landbank.co.za or 071 470 7785.
Friday 24 January
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
GET YOUR EARLY BIRD TICKET HERE!
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