The loveliest day of the year is here and as usual, there’s lots to add to your calendar this week. This week’s agriculture events include a parliamentary discussion, internship opportunities, a global congress and even a state land lease opportunity. E-mail info@foodformzansi.co.za to have your event added to our weekly calendar.
Hello Mzansi! This week there’s a couple of important dates and deadlines you need to take note of. First up is a high-level discussion on the status of waste management in Mzansi and an opportunity to lease State land. While those in the Western Cape can apply for internship program with the department of agriculture, all of Mzansi can sit in on an interactive discussion on agricultural finance and investment.
14 February
Want to lease land in the Eastern Cape?
Be sure to submit your lease application to the department of agriculture, land reform, and rural development, which has announced a call for lease applications in Lady Grey, Eastern Cape. Six plots of land are available for up-and-coming farmers around the province.
But hurry, the application deadline is 18 February 2022.
Click here for more information and here to download application form.
15 February
Waste management discussion with environment, forestry and fisheries committee
The national portfolio committee on environment, forestry and fisheries, will discuss the status of waste management in South Africa. On the agenda are the currently existing waste streams in the country. Members will also be discussing respective waste stream generation and management.
The virtual sitting is scheduled to take place between 09:30 and 13:00.
Watch the high-level discussion here.
16 February
Interactive discussion on agricultural finance and investment
Are you an aspirant farmer looking for more information on how to get into the agricultural sector? Join us this Wednesday at 18:00 for an interactive discussion on agricultural finance and investment.
Follow us on Twitter at @FoodforMzansi to participate!
17 February
Agri internship opportunities galore at Western Cape department of agriculture
Calling on all unemployed youth in rural areas of the Garden Route, Cape Winelands, Overberg, West Coast and Karoo regions to gain experience and exposure in agriculture. Preference will be given to children of agricultural workers. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Successful candidates will be assigned as interns for a period of 24 months, during which they will get on-the-job development training in technical, professional, public service, business, and life skills that are essential and necessary for them to enter the official labour market.
The application deadline is 18 February 2022.
Click here for more information and here to download the application for employment.
18 February
Expo to connect you with Africa and the world
Registration lines to the virtual Africa Agri Expo are officially open. The annual event gathers African and worldwide agriculture experts to investigate the industry, showcase their products, build new connections, and form long-term relationships.
This presentation will also establish dynamic ties between governments, private enterprises, and institutions in order to accomplish objectives in a timely, effective, and successful manner.
If you want to build channel partners in Africa or enhance your business by marketing your brand in the area, Africa Agri Expo is a must-attend event happening on 13 and 14 April 2022.
