There is nothing like an inspiring agricultural related event to help revive your passion for the sector while learning a host of new things. As usual, there’s lots to add to your calendar this week. From celebrations around the International Day of Forests , to gender equality discussion in agriculture, a dialogue on rural transformation through food, a workshop on animal and dairy packaging, and another on sustainable water management. E-mail info@foodformzansi.co.za to have your event added to our weekly calendar.
Hello Mzansi! On Monday, there will be a global discussion on sustaining forests for a greener future, followed by a virtual event on Tuesday to commemorate International Women’s Month.
Two events worth attending on Wednesday are Food For Mzansi’s weekly edition of its #GatherToGrow on Twitter Spaces, and an event transforming rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa through food. On Thursday and Friday, workshops on South Africa’s dairy industry and sustainable water management in agriculture will take place.
Monday, 21 March
International Day of Forests
On March 21st, the United Nations forum on forests and the Food and Agriculture Organisation will host an online event to discuss how forest-based innovations and products, resource efficiency and ecosystem services can contribute to a sustainable lifestyle and accelerate a shift towards more sustainable consumption and production.
The theme of the discussion on the occasion of the 2022 celebration of the International Day of Forests is “Sustaining forests for our greener future”.
The 2022 celebration aims to raise awareness of how sustainable production and consumption of forest resources helps to restore balance in how we use natural resources. It is about increasing efficiency, reducing environmental degradation, and creating sustainable lifestyles for current and future generations.
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Tuesday, 22 March
Gender equality for sustainable agriculture in Africa
Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition is organising a virtual event to commemorate International Women’s Month.
The event, themed “Gender Equality for Sustainable Agriculture in Africa”, will bring together industry experts to participate in a panel discussion on barriers that are currently limiting women’s participation in agriculture, as well as ensure equitable access to women farmers and promote pro-women policies.
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Wednesday, 23 March
Join us for Food For Mzansi #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 then, every Wednesday at 18:00 for Food For Mzansi #GatherToGrow. This week, we discuss the ins and outs of intercropping.
Follow us at @FoodforMzansi to participate.
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Rural transformation in sub-Saharan Africa through food
Agricultural Policy Research in Africa will host a zoom dialogue to draw ideas and insights on pathways for bringing greater equity and inclusivity to how food is produced and consumed.
Foresight thinking will be used to explore the impact of different scenarios of food system transformation in a variety of contexts worldwide.
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Thursday, 24 March
Animal and dairy packaging workshop
The South African Society of Dairy Technology will host a workshop in Cape Town. The focus will be on opportunities to future-proof the dairy industry as well as animal-based food sectors and extended producer responsibility regarding packaging.
A strong line-up of local and international presenters will explain the essence of responsible production, processing and messaging for the dairy sector.
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Friday, 25 March
Sustainable water management workshop
The growing demand for agricultural commodities has translated into increasing pressure on global freshwater resources.
Join this insightful event to exchange ideas about sustainable water management in agriculture.
In this online event, experts will give possible solutions for sustainable water management in agriculture. Attendees will get a chance to exchange knowledge on sustainable water management and how to implement technology to increase the sector’s sustainability and resilience.
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