This week’s events include organic and compost producing training, an online indaba, a Gather To Grow session, a conference on energy storage systems, and the 2022 conference on drones and unmanned aviation. To add your event on the calendar by emailing info@foodformzansi.com
Mzansi, this week you can look forward to fascinating events! The week begins with organic and compost producing training hosted by Blue Sky Organic Farms, followed by the Beer Indaba hosted by South African Breweries and the SA Beer Association on Facebook Live.
Every Wednesday, Food For Mzansi hosts a Gather To Grow session on Twitter Spaces. Don’t pass up the chance on Thursday to learn more about energy systems at the CTICC in Cape Town. We end the week with the Drones and Unmanned Aviation Conference 2022 at the Emperors Palace Convention Centre in Johannesburg.
Monday, 21 November
Organic and compost making
This three-day workshop offered by Blue Sky Organics, aims to teach you theoretical and practical ideas. Activities at the organic training workshop on the farm will include observing the creation of a compost heap over the course of three days; creating bokashi, which is a rich source of nutrients for plants and trees; and learning about various irrigation systems. Examples of each and their advantages or disadvantages include planting trees, which involves a practical lesson on how to plant trees, compost and mulch them to ensure their healthy existence, among many other farming skills.
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Tuesday, 22 November
The Beer Indaba
Join the CEOs of Heineken South Africa, South African Breweries, and the Beer Association of South Africa as they unpack the economic impact of the beer industry on South Africa.
Did you know that 1 in every 66 local jobs is associated with beer-related activity?
Find out more on Tuesday, 22 November, from 13:00.
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Wednesday, 23 November
#Gather To Grow: Cover crops 101
Every Wednesday, Food For Mzansi holds a Gather To Grow session in the Twitter Spaces. You don’t want to miss this important event, where agriculture leaders in the field share top tips and advice on how to succeed in this highly competitive industry. This week it’s all about cover crops 101: types, uses, and benefits!
Follow @foodformzansi and tune in on Wednesday at 18H:00
Thursday, 24 November
Conference on energy storage systems
This conference will be hosted by MILLASA at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) and will focus on the development of energy storage systems in the region. The conference will bring together chemical engineers and researchers in the fields of energy storage and conversion technologies to identify, disseminate, and investigate the most recent technological advances.
Participate in a debate about the future of energy storage, including supply chain, investment, and capacity challenges.
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Friday, 25 November
Drones and Unmanned Aviation Conference 2022
Forestry in South Africa is hosting this conference, which will be held at the Emperors Palace Convention Centre in Johannesburg.
This conference seeks to comprehend the economic difficulties and opportunities presented by drone and UAV technologies. The event will also shine a spotlight on the global key research and application areas of UAVs and innovation in safety supervision, host robust discussions on the pace of local drone innovations in comparison to the rest of the world and investigate the profound impact UAVs will have on future social development.
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