This week’s events start with an agri-advocacy session, which is followed by a webinar about E. coli for livestock farmers. After that, Food for Mzansi meets with experts on Twitter spaces. On Thursday, we have an international webinar about table grapes, and the week ends with a total dispersal auction by PC Dreyer and Co-Sellers. Get your event on the calendar by emailing info@foodformzansi.com
Sanibonani Mzansi, you don’t want to miss out on these thrilling events. Monday kicks off with an agri-advocacy session hosted by the Western Cape department of employment’s labour inspection and enforcement services.
There will also be a webinar on E. coli presented by FoodFocus, followed by a Gather To Grow session on Twitter spaces hosted by Food for Mzansi. The International Fresh Produce Association will provide a webinar on table grapes on Thursday. On Friday, BKB will host a farm equipment auction at Goedeverwagting Farm in Malmesbury.
Monday, 10 October
Agri sector employers to an advocacy session
The department of employment and labour’s inspection and enforcement services (IES) in the Western Cape is inviting employers and stakeholders in Beaufort West and surrounding areas to an advocacy session.
The purpose of the event is to disseminate information about the IES Agriculture Project that will be launched in Beaufort West from October 10 and 14.
Click here for more information.
Tuesday, 11 October
E. coli webinar for livestock farmers
FoodFocus gladly invites you to attend their webinar on Escherichia coli (E. coli) from an only one health perspective.
The webinar will focus on some of the most important aspects of E. coli microbiology, epidemiology, and host-pathogen interactions in animals from a One Health perspective. It will be addressing animal and environmental reservoirs and proposing interventions targeted at transmission pathways to optimise effective prevention and control measures.
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Wednesday, 12 October
#Gather To Grow
Bookmark your calendar and get ready to gather and learn from experts all you need to know about maize cultivation and pest management. On Wednesday at 18:00host Dawn Noemdoe is joined by several experts to share with you some guides on tips.
Follow us @foodforMzansi to participate.
Thursday, 13 October
Table grapes webinar
The International Fresh Produce Association cordially invites you to attend a webinar on table grapes. During this two-hour session you will receive global and local information, market trends, and can engage in discussions about common worldwide concerns.
Ozan, who attended the webinar, will acquire a competitive advantage by studying production and trends in other marketplaces.
Participate in international and linked organisations.
Connect with similar businesses in Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, and South Africa.
Click here for more information.
Friday, 14 October
PC Dreyer and Co-sellers total dispersal auction
BKB will host a total dispersal auction on behalf on behalf of PC Dreyer & Co-sellers, which will take place on 14 October 2022 from 11:00 on Goedeverwagting Farm, Malmesbury. Withdrawals and additions may take place and catalogue will be available on the day of the auction.
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