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This week’s agri events: 30 March – 03 April

Agricultural events coming up include livestock auctions in Fouriesburg and Swellendam, and save the date for the Nampo Harvest Day and the Organic & Natural Products Expo. Don't forget to book your ticket for the Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba

by Tiisetso Manoko
30th March 2026
Livestock auctions will be some of the events to look out for in the coming week. Photo: Zimbili Mfusi

Livestock auctions will be some of the events to look out for in the coming week. Photo: Zimbili Mfusi

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Greetings farmers

Food For Mzansi’s popular Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba is just around the corner on Wednesday and Thursday, 8 & 9 April. If you don’t have your tickets yet, don’t delay or you’ll miss out! Book your ticket here.

This year, we have a new venue: Choose Life Centre, 589 Rubenstein Drive, Moreleta Park, Pretoria East. It’s modern, spacious, and perfect for all the panels, masterclasses, and exhibitions we’ve got lined up.


Monday 30 March

Livestock Auction

The Fouriesburg monthly sale will take place on the 1 April from 11:00- 15:00. Farmers are urged to come through as there will be a variety of livestock on sale.

Where: Fouriesburg auction ground, Free State

For more information, contact Gerrie Britz on 082 828 2855 or Schalk Burger on 076 070 1411.

Tuesday 31 March

Livestock Auction

A livestock auction 31 March from 11:00-15:00, it will be held at Swellendam showgrounds. Different livestock will be on sale for farmers to purchase.

Where: Swellendam, Western Cape

For more information, contact Pieter Schutte on 082 496 5986.

Wednesday 01 April

Nampo Harvest Day

Africa’s largest agricultural expo brings innovation straight to the field. See machinery, technology, and inputs demonstrated live. A cornerstone event for serious farmers.

When: 12 – 15 May

Where: Bothaville, Free State

For more information, click here.

Thursday 02 April

Organic & Natural Products Expo

Designed as a hybrid event that caters to trade buyers, while at the same time allowing retail sales directly to consumers, the expo is set to showcase local and international manufacturers, suppliers, importers and exporters.

The Organic & Natural Products Expo is a member of the International Organic Trade Fair Alliance.

When: 17 – 19 April

Where: Cape Town International Convention Centre

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Friday 03 April

Royal Agri 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: 08 – 11 October

For more information, click here.

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Tiisetso Manoko

Tiisetso Manoko is a seasoned journalist with vast experience in community media. He possesses diploma in media studies majoring in journalism, certificate in civic leadership. He loves news from all angles with particular interest in local government, agriculture and politics. He is a staunch Mamelodi Sundowns Football club supporter.

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