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Agri-Expo. is an agricultural and related organisation that is committed to promoting the image of agriculture in the Western Cape.

The Cape of Good Hope Agricultural Society was established in 1831 and presented agricultural shows in Rosebank and Goodwood. Since 1996, the society's shows, training, expos and sponsorships carry the Agri-Expo logo.

The Society commemorated its 175th anniversary in 2006. This was a festive year with exiting projects – one of which was a new expo celebrating Mother Earth as the source of sustainable life that took place in the CTICC in the middle of October. At the gala dinner, The Minister of Agriculture in the Western Cape, Cobus Dowry congratulated Agri-Expo at the event on From the Earth’s success and their continued efforts to promote the image of agriculture in the Western Cape. He also said that Agri-Expo has become the anchor of the province’s economy and way of life.

 

FROM THE EARTH 2009
By popular demand the From the Earth Expo of 2006 was repeated this year, however on a much larger scale and with the focus on bringing the country into town. During the weekend of 16-18 October, Cape Towners were treated to a different scene in the CTICC when the country came to town in full force. From the Earth 2009 lured young and old to experience all that is natural and close to the earth.

The more than 120 animals and almost 90 feathered friends, including robust cattle, adorable piglets, sheep, and the more exotic alpacas and emus, drew the kids like magnets, while mums and dads could fill their baskets with sumptuous homemade products and prepare to 'go green' with a wide range of do-it-yourself starter packs for fynbos and vegetable gardens and other gardening goodies.
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COMMONWEALTH AGRICULTURAL CONFERENCE
In November 2008, Breyton Milford, Agri-Expo's Project Co-ordinator, was invited to attend the 23rd Commonwealth Agricultural Conference in New Zealand as one of the Next Generation delegates. This was a wonderful experience for Breyton and he also had the honour to meet Princess Ann of England. For Breyton's "Thoughts on the Conference", read more.

AGRI-EXPO Equestrian Show 2010
26-29 March 2010
The Agri-Expo team is once again preparing for the 2010 Equestrian Show. The dates are the 26, 27, 28 and 29 of March 2010. Luckily we have managed to coincide with the School holidays so entries should be good. The closing date for Entries is the 3rd March 2010. Schedules will be sent out middle of January 2010.
BUT, we intend to present the most amazing WOW show in 2010!

 

 

GRANDWEST YEARLING SALE 2009
Agri-Expo once again staged the GrandWest Yearling Sales for Bloodstock SA at the GrandWest Casino. 390 Stables were built on the Car park and the enormous task of bringing in all the sand for the walking ring, housing all the grooms and setting up the Yard Restaurant was done in 5 days!

The horses are viewed in the stable yard the week before the sale and on Sale day they are taken into the auction ring that is set up in the GRAND ARENA.

THE aggregate of R 12 million recorded at Sunday's GrandWest Yearling Sale in Cape Town was down 9% on last year's R 13 217 million, but Bloodstock SA's Chief Executive Jan Naudé was pleased considering the prevailing economic climate.

Naudé analysed the sales figures and commented: “We've seen the turnovers of bloodstock sales elsewhere in the world decline by up to 50% recently which means that we can be proud of what was achieved at GrandWest. It is important also to keep in mind that this was a smaller auction, 27,8% smaller than last year yet the lots sold was only down by 16,8% on last year. 'It was encouraging too that breeders were willing to let their yearlings go more readily. Our pass-out rate of 84% was 4% up on last year and the average price per foal of R 78 341 was 9,2% up on last year's R 71 834.'

 

2009 SA DAIRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
It is judging time again. Beloved household dairy products such as butter, cottage cheese, ice cream, cheese and yoghurt from manufacturers all over the country will once again be judged by a panel of local and international judges on 2 April.

The winners will be announced at the Danisco Qualité Awards Dinner in Stellenbosch on 22 April, two days prior to the SA Cheese Festival. Visitors to the Festival will be able to taste the newly awarded 2009 dairy products for the first time. Read more

 

SA CHEESE FESTIVAL
Do you love cheese? Then the 2009 SA Cheese Festival is the place for you to taste, enjoy and purchase over 400 different kinds of cheese. Top quality South African Cheeses from large and boutique cheese makers will be at the festival, as well as wine and other food products complimenting cheese. This day out in the country promises entertainment for young and old. So, to prevent disappointment, remember to purchase your tickets in time, as NO tickets will be sold at the gates this year. Read more