This week’s agricultural events include the Bastille Festival in Franschhoek, saving a date for the Soybean Symposium and Nampo Cape, a wine masterclass, and a livestock auction. To include your event on the Food For Mzansi calendar, please email info@foodformzansi.co.za.
Greetings farmers
It has been an eventful week with the weather, but it will not derail all the agricultural activities. This weekend Bastille Festival is taking place in the Western Cape. Save the date for the Soybean Symposium in Pretoria, the much-anticipated Nampo Cape, and there will also be a masterclass on wine making.
As we close the week, there will be a livestock auction for those farmers looking to buy livestock.
Monday 07 July
Bastille Festival
Get ready for the return of the much-loved Franschhoek Iconic Bastille Festival on 12 and 13 July 2025. With a brand-new location in the heart of the village, this festival brings wine tastings, gourmet delights, live entertainment, and festive flair.
Step into the excitement at the entrance of the Iconic Bastille Festival, located along the Church Street walkway, just beyond the bustling food fair and vibrant Celebration Square.
For more information, click here.
Tuesday 08 July
Soybean Symposium
Join the Soybean Symposium for insightful presentations, focusing on the Brazilian soybean industry, the future of the SA soybean industry, Sclerotinia management, Rhizobia and seed treatments, and a panel discussion regarding new cultivars and technology.
When: 29 July 2025, at the CSIR Convention Centre, Pretoria and 31 July 2025, at Nampo Park in Bothaville.
For more information, contact Yvette Papadimitropoulos at admin@proteinresearch.net.
Wednesday 09 July
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 10 July
Siwela Wine Masterclass
A wine entrepreneurship masterclass for those interested in starting their own wine brand or getting into the wine industry will be presented by Siwela Wine. Learns the dos and don’ts of the wine industry.
When: 12 July 2025
Where: Siwela Wines, Hartebeesfontein, North West
Friday 11 July
Livestock Auction
A livestock auction called Fancy Face Edition will be held in the Fire and Wine Arena, Zwavelpoort in Pretoria. There will also be online and floor bidding.
For more information, contact Corne du Plessis at 076 101 9996 or Jim Makgae at 073 735 9195.
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