This week is full of exciting events, including the introduction of the Landbank IAR and finance scheme, a livestock auction, two virtual sessions on snail farming and Mzansi’s poultry master, and a wine festival. Get your event on Food For Mzansi’s calendar by sending an email to info@foodformzansi.com
Awe, Mzansi! Buckle up because it’s a big week in agriculture events. This morning, the Land Bank will release its annual financial results followed by the unveiling of a new blended finance scheme later today.
Tuesday offers a livestock auction in the Free State. Wednesday’s #GatherToGrow on Twitter Spaces is all about snail farming. This is followed by a virtual discussion about the poultry master plan hosted by Fairplay while the week closes off with the Wine-X fest in Jozi.
Monday, 24 October
Land Bank releases financial results and unveils new scheme
The Land Bank’s annual financial results and Integrated Annual Report (IAR) for the current financial year will be released. The bank is also scheduled to unveil its new blended finance scheme in partnership with the department of agriculture, land reform and rural development. Stay tuned to Food For Mzansi for live coverage of both developments.
Tuesday, 25 October
Livestock auction in Free State
BKB invites local farmers to their next livestock auction at the Verkykerskop auction field in Verkykerskop, about 40km outside Harrismith in the Free State. Livestock on the auction table will include cattle, goats, sheep, piglets and more.
Click here for more information.
Wednesday, 26 October
Learn more about snail farming
Bookmark your calendar and get ready to gather and learn from experts live on Twitter Spaces. Today, Food For Mzansi discusses the basics of maize cultivation and pest management. Join Farmer’s Inside Track podcast host Dawn Noemdoe and several experts for top tips.
Follow @foodforMzansi on Twitter to participate.
Thursday, 27 October
Update on Mzansi’s poultry master plan
Fairplay invites you to a virtual discussion on the poultry sector master plan. Industry experts will be unpacking serious industry concerns and discussions will centre on where the industry is three years after adopting the plan.
Click here to join the Fairplay webinar.
Friday, 28 October
Have fun at WineX in Sandton
There is no better place to enjoy wine than at South Africa’s premier wine festival. Wine lovers of all stripes are cordially invited to this year’s edition of the WineX festival happening at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.
Click here for more information.
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