African Farming Farmers' Day – Rustenburg

African Farming, a proud print, digital and TV brand extension of the agricultural magazine Landbouweekblad, will host a farmers’ day in Rustenburg on the 13th of April 2023 to empower farmers – be they emerging or seasoned commercial operations – to build more profitable businesses together. Experts and farmers will give insight and advice on a range of topics and explain how small changes to farming operations can have a big impact on a farmer’s bottom line. Attendees also get to share a meal and learn from one another. 

SPEAKERS INCLUDE

Obakeng Mfikwe (Simbra, Simmentaler and Angus stud breeder and broiler producer), Barco van Niekerk (Karan Beef Feedlot), Dr Faffa Malan (the nation's vet), Duncan Serapelwane (Bonsmara stud breeder), Willem Kleyn (Elanco Animal Health) and representatives of Royal Bafokeng Enterprise Development and Royal Bafokeng Administration. 

Tickets: R120 (includes lunch)

 Buy your ticket on Computicket or at your nearest Shoprite/Checkers or contact Apollo Bomvana on 067 217 0190.

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PROGRAMME:

08:00 Arrival / Registration / Tea / Coffee

09:00 Welcoming – Tumisang Njikelane, agriculture specialist, Royal Bafokeng Administration

09:15 Breeding objectives and selection – Obakeng Mfikwe, Simbra and Simmentaler stud breeder and broiler producer

09:45 Essentials of farm accounting – Brian Mahumani, Standard Bank

10:15 Redefining the weaner market in South Africa – Barco van Niekerk, Karan Beef Feedlot

10:45 Tea/Coffee

11:15 Improve your herd with good genetics – Duncan Serapelwane, Bonsmara stud breeder

11:45 Animal health and husbandry practices – Willem Kleyn, Elanco Animal Health

12:15 Overview of Royal Bafokeng Enterprise Development (RBED) – Andile Silika, RBED

12:45 Biosecurity and the prevention of diseases – Dr Faffa Malan, veterinarian, and Khomotso Mashiloane, RMI TED

13:15 Overview of agriculture on Bafokeng land – Modisaotsile Mokate, Royal Bafokeng Administration

13:15 Closing – Peter Mashala, editor of African Farming Magazine

Lunch