Greetings, farmers
One of the week’s highlights comes this weekend, when a regenerative farm in the eastern Free State will host the launch of a memorial forest honouring Riky Rick and Anton Chaka, demonstrating how agriculture can nurture not only the land, but also community, remembrance and healing.
Monday, 13 July 2026
Beef cattle production short course
The South African beef industry continues to play a vital role in food security and agricultural growth. Whether you’re an aspiring farmer, emerging producer, farm manager, agricultural employee or simply looking to diversify your farming enterprise, practical knowledge of beef cattle production is one of the best investments you can make.
Includes two full days of practical farm training.
- When: 13 to 17 July 2026
- Where: Agri Skills Transfer
For more information: 012 002 3723 or send an email to admin@agriskills.net
Tuesday, 14 July 2026
Royal Agricultural Show
A premier showcase of South African agriculture, the Royal Agricultural Show features livestock exhibitions, crop displays, farm machinery, and live demonstrations. Farmers, agribusinesses, and the public can explore innovations, attend educational workshops, and celebrate the country’s farming heritage. Networking opportunities connect producers, suppliers, and policymakers across the agricultural sector.
- Where: Howick, KwaZulu-Natal
- When: 8 to 11 October
For more information, click here.
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
Climate-smart farming training comes to Soweto
Women, young people and aspiring agripreneurs in Soweto, Gauteng, will take part in a three-day Climate-Smart Agribusiness Training Programme from Wednesday, 15 to Friday, 17 July.
Hosted by Dipono Visions in partnership with Michigan State University through the U.S. Professional Fellows Programme Alumni Engagement initiative, the programme combines classroom learning, practical farm visits and networking with government, industry and academic partners to build skills in climate-smart agriculture, entrepreneurship and local food systems.
For more information, email diponovisions@gmail.com.
Thursday, 16 July 2026
Agri Eastern Cape Congress
Agri Eastern Cape hosts an annual congress, the principal event on its calendar. Held over two days on 6 and 7 August, the congress brings together leaders of organised agriculture, delegates from affiliated agricultural associations, corporate members, and speakers from the farming, agribusiness, finance, and related sectors.
For more information, click here.
Friday, 17 July 2026
Afasa takes farmers’ roadshow to Sedibeng
Emerging farmers from across the Sedibeng region will gather at Pooritjie VEB Feedlot on Friday, 17 July for the Gauteng Afasa Farmers’ Roadshow. The event aims to empower youth and women farmers through discussions on inclusion, market access, innovation and opportunities to strengthen agricultural enterprises. Participants will also have the opportunity to connect with fellow producers and organisations working to support the growth of Gauteng’s farming sector.
For more information, email katlegolefifi266@gmail.com or call 071 084 2862.
Saturday, 18 July 2026
Walk through Constantia’s farming heritage
Visitors can step back in time on Saturday, 18 July during a guided heritage walk at Jaftha’s Flower Farm in Constantia, Western Cape. Local historian Charles Jaftha will trace the area’s flower farming history dating back to the 1800s. The two-hour experience explores the living heritage of one of Cape Town’s oldest farming landscapes with proceeds supporting the Constantia Heritage Fund.
No RSVP is required, and walk-ins are welcome, weather permitting.
Saturday, 18 July 2026
Living memorial for Riky Rick opens on regenerative farm
On Saturday, 18 July and Sunday, 19 July, two well-loved South Africans, musician Riky Rick and Anton Chaka, will be memorialised in an unconventional way at Rustlers Valley regenerative farm in Naledi village in the eastern Free State.
Rather than unveiling a statue or plaque, the Riky Rick Foundation for the Promotion of Artivism, together with community partners, will launch a memorial forest in their honour, where trees will be planted as a living tribute to their lives and legacies.
For agriculture, the significance lies in the setting: a regenerative farm where ecological restoration, community healing and sustainable land stewardship come together, highlighting how working landscapes can play a role beyond food production.
For more information, click here.
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