This week’s agricultural events include the Food For Mzansi Climate Change Summit, beef cattle and dairy courses by Agri Skills Transfer, the John Taolo Gaetsewe Poultry Show in the Northern Cape, and a livestock auction in the Western Cape. To include your event on the Food For Mzansi calendar, please email info@foodformzansi.co.za.
Greetings Farmers
Important reminder: don’t forget to save the date and prepare to attend the Food For Mzansi’s Climate Summit. If you want to know how climate change is impacting your farm now or future implications and mitigation strategies, then do not miss the summit.
Agri Skills Transfer will have two expert-led short courses on cattle and dairy production before the end of the year. To learn more about the challenges and opportunities in the poultry industry, join the poultry show in Kuruman, Northern Cape. Lastly, we will close off the week with a livestock auction in Gouda, Western Cape.
Monday 10 November
AgriClimate Summit
From relentless droughts and devastating pests to unpredictable weather patterns, climate change is already reshaping farming across the nation – threatening crop yields, livestock health, and the livelihoods of thousands.
Top experts, including government leaders and leading climate scientists, will cut through uncertainty with evidence-based strategies. Attendees will engage with pioneering innovations in drought-resistant crops, water-saving irrigation, and sustainable pest management. Real-world success stories from farmers who have adapted against the odds will inspire practical approaches to scaling climate-smart agriculture.
- When: 15 November
- Where: University of Johannesburg, Soweto Campus
For more information, click here.
Tuesday 11 November
Agri Skills Transfer courses
Take the next step in your agri-career with our hands-on, expert-led short courses before the year ends! Whether you’re passionate about livestock, crops, or agri-technology, they have a course for you.
- Beef cattle course: 10–14 Nov and 1–5 Dec
- Poultry course: 26–28 Nov
For more information contact: 012 460 9585/ info@agriskills.net
Wednesday 12 November
Soul to Soil
This year’s theme, “In full bloom,” celebrates not only the achievements of women in the agri-food value chain but also their inner growth, resilience, and the unseen sacrifices that fuel their journey. The 2025 edition of Soul to Soil promises intimate and honest conversations on some of the most pressing issues facing women in agriculture today – from navigating mental health and burnout to unlocking funding and building intergenerational legacies.
- When: 12 November 2025
- Where: Kleinkaap Boutique Hotel, Centurion, Gauteng
For more information, click here.
Thursday 13 November
Poultry Show
Poultry farmers in the John Taolo Gaetsewe region in Kuruman in the Northern Cape will have an opportunity to engage about the challenges and opportunities in the poultry industry, and share insights on what works and what does not. The show will also celebrate those who have done well in the industry, and farmers will have time to network.
When: 28 November
Where: Moffat Mission, Kuruman
For more information, contact 083 728 5092.
Friday 14 November
Livestock Auction
The Gouda Livestock Auction will take place every Tuesday at 11:00 at the BKB Gouda auction premises.
For more information, contact Wilhelm van Niekerk (BKB Marketer Malmesbury) on 083 284 7100 or Carl Malherbe (BKB Auctioneer) on 082 496 3446.
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