Bien Donné Agri Cape Week in Paarl

"Agriculture for the Consumer" is the theme of the exciting Bien Donné Agri Cape Week 2013 on the historical ARC Bien Donné Research Farm. This prime expo will be packed with consumers, exhibitors, activities, key role players in agriculture, agri-business, commodity representatives and government decision makers.

In 2013 the focus will be on fruit, vegetables, wine and red meat in the complete value chain.

“Some of the most interesting activities include a daily livestock introduction parade, a livestock tent; a production show for smallholder farmers and a forklift competition. Wednesday, 17 April will kick off with a Red Met Agricultural Consumer Debate; a workshop for the bee industry; an animal husbandry training programme and a workshop for the wine industry..

Thursday will see a farm worker programme, the Bemlab soil analysis presentation, transformation in Western Cape Agriculture and a “Workshop for Alternative Fruit”..

A unique Agriculture Youth Leaders’ Conference, informative ladies’ programmes, steak braai competition with Jan Braai, Potjekos Competition, the Mega Farmyard for Children, an Angus braai and taste and the 1st Agrispin, Snake and Eagle Encounters, Mega Rodeo, a Dirtopia Trial Run and Walk and the Sweet Voices from Solms Delta are on the schedule.

Time: Thursday and Friday from 09h00 to 18h00 and Saturday from 09h00 to 14h00.
Venue: Bien Donné Agricultural Farm, between Paarl and Franschhoek
Contact: Reinette Basson on +27 (0)21 863-0397

Please Note: Dates for this event to be confirmed.