This week’s agricultural events include a livestock auction, saving the date for the North West Agri Show, Nampo Cape, an animal health seminar, and an Agri Skills Transfer open day. To include your event on the Food For Mzansi calendar, please email info@foodformzansi.co.za.
Hello farmers!
We start our week with some important dates to save, because you don’t want to miss out! Looking to September, make a note of the North West Agricultural Show as well as Nampo Cape in the Western Cape.
With animal diseases threatening the livestock industry, join the livestock healthcare seminar and keep your herd safe. Agri Skills Transfer will also have its open day.
Monday 18 August
Livestock auction
The FEM Dohnes Production Sale will take place on Wednesday, 20 August 2025, from 15:00 at Sewefontein, Burgersdorp.
On Offer: 40 Dohne Merino rams
For more information, contact Andries Marx at 083 451 0969/ Gideon Hayward at 083 454 3778.
Tuesday 19 August
North West Agricultural Show
From 18 to 21 September 2025, Vryburg Showgrounds will host the province’s premier agri-event, uniting farmers, innovators, and industry leaders in a celebration of excellence, opportunity, and agro-tourism.
Four days of farming excellence, innovation, and agro-tourism uniting farmers, youth and industry leaders. Don’t miss the province’s biggest agricultural celebration.
For more information, visit www.nwpgdard.co.za.
Wednesday 20 August
Nampo Cape
Nampo Cape 2025 is set to return to Bredasdorp Park from 10 to 13 September with a host of new and exciting features that promise to make this year’s expo the most dynamic yet. From sporting spectacles to new livestock showcases, aerial views to culinary delights, visitors can look forward to a jam-packed programme that celebrates innovation, agriculture, and community.
For more information, click here.
Thursday 21 August
Livestock Healthcare Seminar
Asante Veterinary Consultants will host the first annual livestock primary animal healthcare seminar. The seminar aims to bring together key industry players in the livestock and veterinary services into one room to discuss, empower and connect aspiring or established livestock farmers.
When: 29 – 30 November
Where: Mannah guest lodge, 39 Pomona road, Kempton Park, Gauteng.
For more information, contact 079 652 0264.
Friday 22 August
Agri Skills Transfer Open Day
Ever wondered what real agriculture training looks like? Come see it, feel it, and experience it first-hand. Why you need to be there: Tour their working farm.
Explore live production units in action. Meet the expert staff + passionate students. Discover how you can build your future in agri. Whether you’re curious, career-hunting, or ready to start your agri journey, this is your moment.
When: Saturday, 30 August 2025
For more information, contact 012 460 9585 or admin@agriskills.net.
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