Tuesday , 25th June
Join us for an interesting programme of field visits that will demonstrate the environmental, social and economic practicalities of building climate change resilience through regenerative agriculture.
Option 1:
Sugarcane Farming with Illovo Sugar
Join Illovo Sugar for an exploration into sugarcane farming in Kwazulu Natal with a visit to the Jobs Fund Project, Ashbrook Farm and the South African Sugarcane Research Institute
Option 2:
Diversified Farming with Illovo Sugar
Join Illovo Sugar for a deep dive into the importance of diversification in building resilience with a visit to Donovale Farming Company and the South African Sugarcane Research Institute
Option 3:
Organic Dairy Farming with WWF South Africa
Join WWF South Africa for an engaging insight into what it takes to transition from conventional to organic dairy farming with a visit to Colbourne Organic Dairy Farm.
Friday, 28th June
Join us for further field visits in in Cape Town or George as we delve deeper into the specific challenges and opportunities for building climate change resilience through regenerative agriculture in South Africa.
Option 1:
Regenerative Agriculture with Yara International
Join Yara International in the Western Cape for a regenerative agriculture focused visit to De Hoek Estate and Boland Landbou School followed by wine tasting at Fairview Cellar
Option 2:
Low Carbon Livestock with Nestlé
Join Nestle for a deep dive into the innovative low carbon dairy research taking place in George with a visit to Skimmelkrans Dairy Farm and Outeniqua Research Farm