This week’s agriculture events calendar features an agriculture and food technology session, followed by another on agribusiness profitability strategy. There’s also an online event on innovative technology, a grain growers’ day and a livestock auction. Add your event to the calendar by emailing info@foodformzansi.com.
The last week of May promises to be another exciting one in agriculture. On Monday, Food Pack Lab2 and the European Union Chamber of Business and Industry in Southern Africa host an agricultural and food technology session. On Tuesday there is an agriculture business profit strategy event by AI-powered satellite imagery analytics, followed by an online event on innovative technologies on Wednesday.
Thursday it’s grain growers’ day in the Free State, hosted by the Southern African Grain Farmers Association in collaboration with the agricultural department in the province. Finally on Friday, farmers are invited to a livestock auction in Limpopo.
Monday, 23 May
Agriculture and food technology
Precision agriculture will be the focus of the Food Pack Lab2 consortium and the EU [European Union] Chamber of Business and Industry in Southern Africa.
There will be a wide range of topics covered at this conference, including smart farming, food processing, environmentally friendly packaging, and monitoring of food safety and quality.
In the afternoon, you’ll also get a chance to learn about food processing.
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Tuesday, 24 May
An agribusiness profitability strategy
EOS Data Analytics, a global provider of AI-powered satellite imagery analytics, is hosting a webinar on how various agriculture-engaged businesses may boost profitability while preserving sustainability on this day.
They will explore the advantages of satellite-driven technology for precision agriculture, which may aid farmers in coping with natural disasters like droughts and floods.
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Wednesday, 25 May
Innovative technology
Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) has organised an incredible event for you.
It will showcase ten innovative technologies created and tested by scientists that are ready for adoption and deployment by agricultural firms. These ten technologies were chosen for their capacity to provide a fair return on investment for the private sector.
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Farming for new farmers #GatherToGrow
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 every Wednesday at 18:00 for Food For Mzansi #GatherToGrow, where we discuss anything and everything related to agriculture. This week we discuss livestock farming and what to farm in which province.
Follow us at @FoodforMzansi to participate!
Thursday, 26 May
Grain growers gather in Free State
The Southern African Grain Farmers Association, in collaboration with the Free State department of agriculture and rural development, is hosting a grain growers’ day and you’re invited.
The event is set to take place at Slaghbets Farm, located between Fourisburg and Bethlehem.
Hundreds of farmers are expected to gather under one roof to discuss their experiences, difficulties, and solutions for succeeding in this difficult profession.
For information, contact Nteboheng Moloi at 078 769 9889 or Samuel Mampane at 060 525 6180, or send an email to ntebowahao@gmail.com.
Friday, 27 May
Livestock auction
Limpopo farmers, do you want to get your hands on simmentaler cattle? Andre Kock will be holding a simmentaler auction in the province.
On auction will be a total of 20 bulls and 35 female animals up for bid. The auction is in accordance with the guidelines established by the Simmentaler Association. A total of 30 Simbra female animals are also available for purchase.
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