This week’s agri calendar is worth a happy dance. It starts off with a wine and food event, followed by an online discussion on biofilms in the dairy industry, and another on cutting fertiliser costs. There’s also a livestock auction to look out for and an online event about soil. Include your event to the calendar by emailing info@foodformzansi.com
Hey Mzansi! Clear your diary because this week features a few noteworthy events. On Monday it is all about shiraz and venison at a Paarl wine farm. Tuesday offers an online dairy industry event on biofilms, and Wednesday another on cutting fertiliser costs in Mzansi.
Heading over to Thursday, the Farmers For Agricultural Research in Africa is inviting you to talk soil with them, while Friday will see farmers flock to an auction house in Mpumalanga.
Monday, 15 August
Shiraz and venison
Perdeberg Wines is hosting a shiraz day in their Paarl cellar. Pull through, and sip and eat your way through four distinctive venison treats paired with a Perdeberg shiraz wine.
The pairing will be happening throughout the month of August, from Monday to Friday, starting at 9:00 to 16:00. Bookings are advisable. Book at tasting@perdeberg.co.za
Click here for more information.
Tuesday, 16 August
Biofilms in dairy industry
Biofilms in the dairy processing industry are a big concern, since they threaten the quality and safety of dairy products. The growth of bacterial biofilms is the primary reason for microbial contamination of milk and other dairy products, and the effective monitoring for biofilms remains an ongoing challenge.
Food-focus is inviting you to an information packed discussion on biofilms. Make sure you register for this webinar.
Click here for more information.
Wednesday, 17 August
Mark your calendar for #GatherToGrow
The price of fertiliser is a pain for farmers across Mzansi. But how can you cut costs while still keeping quality? Join our next #GatherToGrow on Twitter, where experts will share their tips.
Bookmark your calendar and gather around on Wednesday at 18:00 for Food For Mzansi #GatherToGrow session. Host Dawn Noemdoe is joined by a number of experts to further unpack this.
Follow us at @FoodforMzansi to participate!
Thursday, 18 August
Time to talk African soil
Getting soil information to the farmers does not have to seem or feel like mission impossible. Farmers For Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) is hosting an online session to discus this subject matter.
Click here to secure your seat.
Friday, 19 August
Livestock sale in Mpumalanga
Don’t pass up the chance to get your hands on livestock. On Friday, 19 August BKB is hosting another livestock auction in the commercial and agricultural town of Standerton, Mpumalanga. The sale takes place at the Highveld Auction House at 10:00. Cattle, sheep, and goats will all be on sale at the auction.
Click here for more information.
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