Various agricultural events are scheduled between October 12th and October 16th, featuring activities ranging from farmer gatherings to major conferences and auctions.
On Friday, October 30th, Food For Mzansi will host the Western Cape Farmers’ Day at Pine Haven Farms in Stellenbosch. Farmer Sydney Claassen will be the host for this day, which promises practical knowledge, industry networking, demonstrations, and opportunities to learn about agricultural innovations. Further details can be obtained by emailing info@foodformzansi.co.za.
Looking ahead, the 31st Commonwealth Agricultural Conference is slated for November 1–5, 2026, in Cape Town, South Africa. Agri-Expo is organizing this event, bringing together agricultural leaders, innovators, and change-makers from across the Commonwealth to discuss the future of sustainable farming. Attendees are also invited to participate in the exclusive Pre-Conference Tour from October 29th to October 31st, 2026, to experience South Africa's agricultural strengths prior to the main conference.
Tuesday, October 13th, hosts the Free State Women Imbizo, organized by the Free State department of agriculture and rural development. This two-day event focuses on women in agriculture under the theme, “The breadbasket in her hands: Safe on the land, resourced to produce, skilled to lead.” The goal of the imbizo is to facilitate idea exchange, share challenges such as market access, funding, and networking, and disseminate best practices among over 350 women from the Free State. The event will take place at City Hall, Bloemfontein, from 09:00 to 16:00 on October 13th and 14th.
On Wednesday, October 14th, there is a Farm Auction offering a substantial Karoo farm for sale. This property, located about 10 kilometers from Murraysburg in the Central Karoo, features classic Great Karoo scenery, including wide sweetveld plains, flat-topped koppies, mountain slopes, and escarpment ridges with expansive views. The registered property spans approximately 4,093.87 hectares and is zoned and rated for agricultural use. The auction will be held at Profcon Resort, Graaff-Reinet, on October 30th from 11:00 to 13:00.
Thursday, October 15th, features the Laingsburg Cattle Auction, which will occur on October 30, 2026, starting at 11:00 at the Laingsburg Sport Complex in the Western Cape. Interested parties can contact Corne de Vos (BKB) at 084 556 1733 for more information.
Finally, the South African Agricultural Awards are scheduled for Friday, October 16, 2026, at 16:00 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. This event is anticipated to be a high-profile celebration of agricultural excellence, expecting up to 3,000 attendees. Tickets can be secured via the provided link on Quicket.