Agricultural activities scheduled for this week, from September 7 to 11, include a series of conferences, courses, and meetings aimed at developing the agricultural sector.
Food For Mzansi, in collaboration with Overberg Suid-Kaap, will host days for farm workers to provide them with knowledge and skills to improve professional competencies. These events will take place on September 22 at Bredasdorp Park and on September 23 in Oudtshoorn.
Food For Mzansi is organizing a Conference on the Future of South African Food. This is the first event of its kind in the country that encompasses the entire spectrum of the agricultural and food economy—from the farm to the boardroom, from the research laboratory to the supermarket shelf. Key industry leaders' presentations and panel discussions shaping national food policy and innovation will be featured at the conference. Notably, this event is scheduled for September 30 and will be held at The Centurion Hotel.
For those wishing to understand the principles of successful livestock farm management, a short course on livestock farm skills is available from Agri Skills Transfer. This course is designed for anyone seeking to gain practical knowledge and strengthen their skills in modern livestock farm management practices. The program covers topics ranging from animal handling and nutrition to production and management. The course runs from September 7 to 11 at Agri Skills Transfer.
Food For Mzansi, in partnership with Land Bank, is resuming popular lunch discussions at Nampo Cape, utilizing a new central venue. Leading agricultural experts and decision-makers are expected to attend these meetings. Commercial farmers, next-generation farmers, agribusiness specialists, and supporters of South African agriculture are invited. Daily from 13:00 to 14:00, the discussions will take place in the Santam Auditorium at Bredasdorp Park. On Wednesday, the topic will be 'Finance Meets Farming: The Role of Land Bank in SA Development'; on Thursday, 'Western Cape Development: Finance, Wine, and Winter Crops'; and on Friday, 'Protecting the Essentials: Assets and Livestock for Sustainable Farming' (from 12:30 to 14:00). Additionally, a special fireside chat with Land Bank CEO Jabu Mfanbo and Minister of Agriculture Willie Aucamp is planned.
Food For Mzansi is hosting a Farmer's Day for the Western Cape. The next provincial event will take place in the Western Cape. Farmers are invited to join the event on Friday, October 30, at Pine Haven Farms in Stellenbosch. The host of the event is farmer Sydney Claassen, who will present a day filled with practical advice, networking opportunities, demonstrations, and chances to see agricultural innovations.
A livestock auction will take place on Friday. The tenth production sale of the Bosiu Boran breed is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, starting at 11:00 at Klein Thaba Bosigo (between Fauresburg and Clarens, Free State). The auction will feature 20 SP bulls and 45 SP heifers. For further information, please contact Joni Boshoff at 082 490 7481.
