Founded in 2020, the African Farming brand (print, online, and television) strives to promote black commercial farming in South Africa by providing informative and inspiring content, and creating platforms to help farmers develop and grow.
Our first annual Agri-Development Imbizo will take place from 8-9 February at the Birchwood Hotel in Johannesburg.
VISION
The African Farming Agri-Development Imbizo 2024 will INSPIRE, EMPOWER and INFORM agriculture leaders – young and old – TODAY to find game-changing solutions for a food-secure South Africa TOMORROW.
MISSION
Create an action-driven platform for agriculture development that combines public and private interests, finance institutions focusing on development, agribusiness investors, and other key players.
THEME
Create a better future through inclusive growth and shared success.
OPPORTUNITY
The two-day event will facilitate interactions, linkages, and collaborative efforts within the industry. The Imbizo will provide an unparalleled opportunity to connect with and empower the next generation of agricultural change-makers. During the Imbizo, more than 250 farmers, entrepreneurs and industry leaders will meet to network, discuss, and find solutions and strategies to overcome barriers related to finance, markets, skills and training, and project development. This platform will connect willing investors with potentially profit-making agricultural ventures, and highlight available opportunities.
Speakers
DAY 1
Exploring the impact of commercial farmers on the development
of new generation farmers: reflections, takeaways, current efforts, and
future direction
JEROME TOPLEY
Managing director: Sernick Group
VITO RUGANI
CEO and Founder of Greenway Farms & Rugani Juice
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DUNCAN SERAPELWANE
Moalosi Bonsmaras
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DR OBAKENG MFIKWE
KMF Farms
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DAY 1
Innovative strategies to scale up a farming operation
VITO RUGANI
CEO and Founder of Greenway Farms & Rugani Juice
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AMOS NJORO
Ya Rona Temo
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JOHN DEVONPORT
Devlan Limousins
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DR OBAKENG MFIKWE
KMF Farms
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DAY 1
The future of farming: Leveraging technology and innovation
for increased productivity and profitability
ZABION DE WEE
John Deere
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NTUTHUKO SHEZI
Livestock Wealth
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DR LERATO MATSAUNYANE
Farmer Support, Commercialisation and Enterprise Development, ARC
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STEHAN CLOETE
AFGRI Equipment
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DAY 1
Creating a conducive market environment for developing farmers to flourish and accelerate growth.
MOKGETHI TSHABALALA
Thebe Investments and GrowFresh market agents
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LEEKO MAKOENE-MOTSUENYANE
Farmer and Founder of Made with Rural
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MPUMI MAESELA
HE Holdings (Tiger Brands aggregator)
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DIALE TILO
Kgodiso Development Fund/PepsiCO
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DAY 1
Championing transformation and driving inclusive growth in
South Africa’s farming industry
AUBREY RATJOMANE
Commercial Potato Farmer
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LENNOX PLAATJIES
Partners in Agri Land Solutions (Pals)
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LEONA ARCHARY
CEO, Agricultural Development Agency (AGDA)
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MOOKETSA RAMASODI
Director General, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Reform
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TOBIAS DOYER
CEO: GRAIN SA
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DAY 2
Overcoming difficulties and creating a long-lasting
farming venture
NHLANHLA MAUKU
Karan Beef
EMMANUEL MUDAU
Mathuba Genetics
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MATOME CYNTHIA MOKGOBU
Mosibudi Farms
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NKOSANA MTAMBO
Mtambo Boerdery
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HLOBISILE YENDE
The Yende and Partners
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KALLIE SCHOEMAN
Schoeman Group
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9 February 2024
Transforming South African agriculture value chains
with cutting-edge financial solutions
THEMBA RIKHOTSO
CEO, Land Bank
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CALVIN MOJAPELO
Agribusiness: Standard Bank Group
NKOSANA MTAMBO
Mtambo Boerdery
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KGAMPI BAPELA
Head of Agro-Processing & Agriculture, IDC
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KOBELA MOKGOHLOA
Korema Farms
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ARON KOLE
Managing Director, FarmSol Holdings
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PRAVEEN DWARIKA
AFGRI
9 February 2024
Strategising for risk management and improved
profitability in farming
PASCAL SIPHUGU
Managing director, Land Bank Insurance
GENE LIKHANYA
Madimbo Farming
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DANIEL STEVENS
Head of Department: Santam Agriculture
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KOBELA MOKGOHLOA
Korema Farms
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THEO POTGIETER
AFGRI Insurance Solutions
9 February 2024
Regenerative Farming: Paving the way towards sustainable
food and agricultural systems for a brighter tomorrow
ANDERSON MUTASA
Farmer of Radium, Limpopo
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DANIE SLABBERT
Farmer of Reitz, Free State
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9 February 2024
From small wins to big victories: Examining the capabilities
of South Africa's developing farmers
WILLIE JACOBS
CEO: Potatoes SA
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AUBREY RATJOMANE
Commercial Potato Farmer/Solly’s Boerdery
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DIDINTLE MOHOSH
Feedlot manager: Obaro
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CALVIN MOJAPELO
Agribusiness Standard Bank Group
PRAVEEN DWARIKA
AFGRI
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