This week’s agricultural events include a poultry workshop in the Northern Cape, a winter wine festival, an Agri Skills Transfer open day, and livestock auctions in the Western Cape and Free State. To include your event on the Food For Mzansi calendar, please email info@foodformzansi.co.za.
Hello farmers
The week starts with a poultry workshop, followed by livestock auctions in the Western Cape and Free State.
If you’re looking to keep yourself warm, there are a variety of wines on offer at the wine festival in Pretoria, or visit the Cape Winelands. Agri Skills Transfer is also hosting an open day in August for those interested in studying agriculture, so save the date!
Monday 30 June
Poultry Workshop
A poultry workshop will be held for those interested in the poultry industry. The workshop will be used to connect farmers, expose them to market opportunities, and receive expert advice.
Where: Dithakong village, Kuruman, Northern Cape
For more information, contact 083 728 5092.
Tuesday 01 July
Livestock Auction
The Swellendam livestock auction takes place every first Tuesday of the month, from 11:00 at the Swellendam Showgrounds in the Western Cape.
For more information, contact Jan Erasmus (manager, Humansdorp office) at 082 924 6096 or Len Bornman (auctioneer) at 082 551 6839.
Wednesday 02 July
Agri Skills Open Day
Save the date for the Agri Skills Transfer Open Day on Saturday, 30 August 2025. Thinking about a future in agriculture? Come and chat to their team and students on the farm and explore your options.
What to expect: Tour our working agri enterprises, Learn about their learning options: distance learning, Groenkloof campus and face-to-face training at their practical farm in Cullinan. Meet their experienced facilitators. Discover why they’re SA’s trusted training provider with 22 years of experience. AgriSETA & QCTO accredited | national diplomas & 11 Short Courses.
For more information, contact 012 460 9585.
Thursday 03 July
Livestock Auction
The 14th production sale of Mandy Farming will take place on Thursday, 3 July 2025, from 11:00 on the farm Welgegund, Harrismith. Auction on terrain and digital.
On offer:
- 30 Bovelder bulls
- 30 Heifers in calf
- 30 Open heifers
For more information, contact Jacques van der Merwe at 082 325 0036or auctioneer Jan Mostert at 083 306 8408.
Friday 04 July
Wine Festival
Wine tasting and exploring wines from top wine farms in the country will be the order of the day. Various stalls selling arts and crafts, handmade and homemade goods, as well as great food and live entertainment, will be available too.
When: 05 July
Where: Makers village, 103 Oak ave, Cullinan, Pretoria.
For more information, contact 082 926 4326.
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