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Top Shiraz Wines Recognized at 2024 Shiraz SA Challenge in Paarl

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Top Shiraz Wines Recognized at 2024 Shiraz SA Challenge in Paarl

Shiraz SA has once again highlighted the excellence of South African Shiraz with the announcement of the 12th annual Shiraz SA Challenge winners. The prestigious event, held on Thursday, 15 August 2024, at Simonsvlei Wine Cellar in Paarl, saw six vintages from various regions being celebrated for their outstanding quality. The event, which gathered wine industry luminaries and finalists, was sponsored by Vinventions, a long-time partner of Shiraz SA.

The competition’s 2024 edition honored a total of sixteen wines across three categories: Top 12 Shiraz, Shiraz blends, and Shiraz Rosé. Zandvliet Wine Estate stood out with two wines featured in the Top 12 Shiraz, underscoring the estate’s dedication to producing exceptional wines.

Sixteen Winners Announced Across Three Categories

The highlight of the event was the announcement of the Top 12 Shiraz for 2024. These wines were:

  • Bon Courage The Pepper Tree Shiraz 2022
  • De Morgenzon Reserve Syrah 2019
  • Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Syrah 2020
  • Leeuwenkuil Shiraz 2023
  • Lomond Single Vineyard Conebush Shiraz 2021
  • Nederburg The Winemasters Shiraz 2022
  • Survivor Wines Syrah 2022
  • Saronsberg Provenance Shiraz 2022
  • Spier Seaward Shiraz 2022
  • Stellenbosch Reserve Kruithuis Syrah 2022
  • Zandvliet Kalkveld Shiraz 2020
  • Zandvliet Hill of Enon Shiraz 2021

In the Shiraz blend category, three wines were recognized: Benguela Cove Lighthouse Collection Moody Lagoon 2021, Eagle’s Cliff Wines Arendskloof Shiraz Tannat 2020, and KWV Roodeberg Dr Charles Niehaus 2020. The 2024 Shiraz Rosé winner was Eerste Hoop Shiraz Rosé 2024.

Judges Impressed by the Quality of Entries

The judging panel, led by De Grendel’s cellar master Charles Hopkins, was impressed by the quality and diversity of the entries. The judging process took place from 16 to 19 July at Nederburg, with entries spanning both newer and older vintages. “The winners are all great wines that can confidently carry the flag of Shiraz in South Africa,” remarked Hopkins. He emphasized the impressive range of Shiraz styles presented, from bold and complex to modern, more delicate wines with lower alcohol content and a peppery character.

The judging was supported by Wine MS, with auditing by Exceed Group. Crystal Direct provided glasses, and Lebone Paarl Labels supplied the bottle seals for the winning wines. Unused wines were donated to the Pebbles Project, underscoring the event’s commitment to social responsibility.

Jordan Wine Estate Wins Prestigious Shiraz Trophy

In addition to the Shiraz SA Challenge winners, Jordan Wine Estate was honored with the third annual Bellingham Bernard Podlashuk Shiraz Trophy. This accolade, named after the “Father of South African Shiraz,” Bernard Podlashuk, is awarded to estates that exemplify sustainability, excellence, innovation, creativity, and social responsibility. Jordan’s exceptional performance secured them the trophy, along with a R30,000 cash prize sponsored by Bellingham.

Shiraz SA encourages all enthusiasts to join in celebrating National Shiraz Day on 21 August, with special pairing experiences available throughout the week. For more details, visit www.ShirazSA.co.za and join the conversation on social media using #ShirazSAAwards.

SA Terroir Wine Awards 2024 Celebrate Excellence Across Diverse Wine Terrains

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SA Terroir Wine Awards 2024 Celebrate Excellence Across Diverse Wine Terrains

The 19th annual SA Terroir Wine Awards recently celebrated South Africa’s finest wines, highlighting the importance of terroir in wine production. Held at the prestigious Lanzerac Hotel and Spa on 14 August, the event showcased top-quality wines from diverse wine terrains, with accolades awarded to exceptional producers from across the country.

This year’s top honor, the SA Terroir Trophy for the Top Wine overall, was awarded to Springfontein Estate for their Springfontein Single Vineyard Jonathan’s Ridge Pinotage 2018. This remarkable wine hails from the Springfontein Rim Ward near Stanford, demonstrating the unique qualities of its terroir. The victory also coincides with the upcoming centenary of the Pinotage cultivar, a true South African grape variety.

Lourensford Estate in Somerset West emerged as a dominant force, securing both the SA Terroir Trophy for the Top Estate and the Top Terroir Producer. Their national-winning entries for Cap Classique, Merlot, and Petit Sirah played a crucial role in their success, underscoring the estate’s excellence in wine production.

Single-vineyard wines, which originate from a single vineyard, were also a focal point of the awards. The La Vierge Apogée Pinot Noir 2022, produced by La Vierge in the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Ward near Hermanus, clinched the SA Terroir Trophy for Top Single-vineyard Wine, exemplifying the distinctiveness of its origin.

Theewater Ward in the Overberg district was recognized as the Top Area, with Eerste Hoop Wine Cellar near Villiersdorp leading the charge. Their Chardonnay and Red Blend entries, along with five other top-performing wines, contributed to this accolade.

Newly recognized wards also made their mark, including the Agter-Paarl Ward, which produced the national Chenin Blanc winner, Windmeul Chenin Blanc Reserve 2022. Additionally, Bellingham’s The Bernard Series Single Vineyard Albariño 2023 was noted as a standout in the competition, showcasing the potential of the rare Spanish Albariño grape.

The Heritage Vineyards category, for vineyards over 35 years old, highlighted three winners, with the 2022 Koelenhof Stellenbosch 1679 Bushvine Chenin Blanc and the 2023 Piekenierskloof Carel van Zyl Old Vine Grenache Noir taking top honors. For the first time, an old-vineyard noble late harvest wine, Neethlingshof Short Story Collection Maria NLH 2024, was recognized as a winner.

The SA Terroir Wine Awards, in collaboration with sponsors SA Litho and WinField United SA, continue to honor the exceptional quality and uniqueness of South African wines, setting the stage for next year’s 20th anniversary.

Botswana and Namibia’s Import Bans Strain SA Ties, Prompting Diplomatic Talks

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Botswana and Namibia’s Import Bans Strain SA Ties, Prompting Diplomatic Talks

The recent bans on South African fruit and vegetable imports by Botswana and Namibia have sparked concerns over trade relations and economic cooperation in the Southern African region.

Botswana’s recent decision to temporarily ban the import of South African fruit and vegetables has raised concerns over its impact on trade relations and broader economic ties between the two nations. This measure, which came into effect on 17 June 2024 and is set to last until 31 August 2024, has sparked a warning from the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) regarding the potential strain on political and economic connections.

According to the Botswana government, the ban is part of a broader strategy aimed at bolstering local agriculture and achieving food self-sufficiency. Additionally, Botswana has extended restrictions on various fresh produce imports, with some measures in place until 2025. While these measures are intended to support local farmers, they also pose significant challenges for South African exporters and consumers who may face higher food prices as a result.

Theo Boshoff of Agbiz highlighted the delicate balance that needs to be struck between supporting local agriculture and ensuring affordable food prices for consumers. He noted that while it is essential to consider the interests of both Botswana’s farmers and South African exporters, the impact on consumers cannot be overlooked. “With vegetables like potatoes, onions, and tomatoes, demand can fluctuate throughout the year. These measures help retailers plan, but clarity from government to government is necessary to avoid consumers bearing the brunt of high food prices,” Boshoff said.

South Africa Seeks Diplomatic Resolution

In response to the growing tension, South Africa’s Agriculture Minister, John Steenhuisen, announced on 14 August  that he plans to engage with his counterparts in Botswana and Namibia to discuss the citrus import bans and seek a resolution. Namibia’s restriction, in place from 2021 to 2025, along with Botswana’s temporary ban, both aim to promote local agricultural development. However, Steenhuisen emphasized the importance of dialogue to prevent escalating trade tensions and to uphold the principles of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) agreement, which advocates for open borders and industry cooperation.

Speaking at the Agri Limpopo congress in Modimolle, Limpopo, Steenhuisen expressed optimism about finding a mutual agreement. He stated, “We believe we can find an amicable solution. Blocking each other’s products is not helpful to either country. I hope we can sit down with our Botswana and Namibia counterparts and reach a compromise, as per our SACU agreement, to avoid a trade war.”

The ongoing discussions will be crucial in determining the future of trade relations between South Africa and its neighbours, with the potential for broader implications across the Southern African region.

Extreme Weather in Western Cape: July 2024 Sets Record Rainfall

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Extreme Weather in Western Cape: July 2024 Sets Record Rainfall

The Western Cape experienced an extraordinary weather event in July 2024, with record-breaking rainfall that exceeded all historical records for the region. This extreme weather, marked by relentless cold fronts and intense downpours, has become a focal point for discussions about climate change and its impacts on weather patterns.

Record-Breaking Rainfall Shatters Historical Averages

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) reported that several weather stations in Cape Town and surrounding areas recorded rainfall amounts far exceeding their historical averages. Notably, the Cape Town City station in Oranjezicht registered 317.6 mm of rain, shattering the long-term average of 128.0 mm for July. This total is the highest monthly rainfall recorded for July since records began in 1960.

Similarly, the Cape Town International Airport station recorded the highest rainfall since the station’s inception in July 1956, with totals exceeding three times the average for the month. This highlights the intensity and impact of the weather systems that dominated the region throughout July.

Other areas in the Western Cape also reported record-breaking rainfall. The Newlands station at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens received over 500 mm of rain, making it the wettest month on record for this station since 1999. Stations in Franschhoek, Kenilworth, and Villiersdorp also set new records, surpassing the totals recorded during the severe storm of September 2023.

The Cape Winelands, including Paarl, Worcester, and Jonkershoek, experienced substantial rainfall, with long-term records being broken. The heavy rains caused widespread damage, including flooding, burst riverbanks, and infrastructure damage, leading to the displacement of people in various parts of the province.

Climate Change and the Rise of Extreme Weather Events

Climate researchers have noted that the intensity and frequency of such extreme weather events are becoming more common, likely influenced by global climate change. The director of the Alliance for Collaboration on Climate & Earth Systems Science (ACCESS), Dr. Neville Sweijd, emphasized that the recent extreme weather is part of a broader trend of increasingly severe weather patterns.

While it is still too early to definitively attribute this specific event to climate change, the correlation between rising global temperatures and more frequent extreme weather events is becoming clearer. The increased evaporation from warmer oceans may be contributing to the heavier rainfall experienced in the Western Cape.

As the region recovers from this record-breaking rainfall, the importance of preparedness and resilience in the face of extreme weather cannot be overstated. The July 2024 rainfall serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of weather patterns and the need for communities to be vigilant and adaptable in an era of changing climates.

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Vyfde Verjaarsdag van NAMPO Kaap: ’n Landbouhoogtepunt wat Ekonomiese Groei en Samewerking Bevorder

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Vyfde Verjaarsdag van NAMPO Kaap: ’n Landbouhoogtepunt wat Ekonomiese Groei en Samewerking Bevorder

NAMPO Kaap, wat vanjaar sy vyfde verjaarsdag vier, word van 11 tot 14 September 2024 in Bredasdorp aangebied deur SA Graan. Hierdie ekspo, wat as een van die hoogtepunte in die landboukalender beskou word, bring die hele landbou-waardeketting bymekaar op ‘n kragtige platform.

Die belangrikheid van NAMPO Kaap kan nie oorbeklemtoon word nie. Volgens Philip Morkel, ondervoorsitter van NAMPO Kaap, is landbou die fondasie van alle bedrywe in Suid-Afrika, en NAMPO Kaap speel ‘n onmisbare rol in die ondersteuning daarvan. Hy beklemtoon die groot impak van die ekspo op Bredasdorp en die omliggende gebiede, en noem dit van onskatbare waarde.

Henk Aggenbach, voorsitter van NAMPO Kaap, sluit by hierdie sentiment aan en wys op die ekonomiese inspuiting wat die ekspo jaarliks in die omgewing bring. Hy verduidelik dat die terugvoer van uitstallers daarop dui dat NAMPO Kaap ‘n terugploeg van tussen R10 miljoen en R12 miljoen vir die Overberg verseker, terwyl die Overberg-distriksmunisipaliteit se opnames toon dat dit kan wissel tussen R15 miljoen en R25 miljoen.

Geskiedenis

Uit ‘n nederige meganisasiedag wat 30 jaar gelede begin het, en met net tien uitstallers, ’n tent en ’n braaidrom – ’n regte plattelandse boeredag – het ‘n passie en entoesiasme gegroei tot die suksesvolle NAMPO Kaap Ekspo in 2023 met 34 635 besoekers en 516 uitstallers.

Die verhaal van NAMPO Kaap begin 30 jaar gelede in Februarie 1994 met ‘n beskeie meganisasiedag in Bredasdorp. Wat begin het met net tien uitstallers en ‘n handjievol besoekers, het ontwikkel tot ‘n toonaangewende landbou-ekspo met meer as 500 uitstallers en duisende besoekers elke jaar. Die inisiatief was die breinkind van die Bredasdorp Landbougenootskap wat ‘n platform wou skep waar boere en die breër landbousektor nuwe tegnologie en praktyke kon verken.

In 1994 het tegnologie so vinnig begin verander dat boere ‘n behoefte gehad het om die Wes-Kaapse eie soortige meganika op eie bodem te kon besigtig. ‘n Groep jongboere onder leiding van Niel Gilomee het die bul by die horings gepak en ‘n steil bult begin klim. Die visie was ‘n samekoms waar jy kon sien, leer, ervaar, kennis uitruil, en daardeur ‘n netwerk stig. “Die unieke samestelling van die Wes-Kaapse landbou moes weerspieël word, van graan, wingerd, sitrus, fynbos tot vee, met ons eie unieke ingesteldheid.”

Ondersteuning en Volgehoue Sukses

Henk Aggenbach verduidelik verder dat die volgehoue sukses van die ekspo te danke is aan die sterk ondersteuning van georganiseerde landbou. “Lede van boereverenigings, Graan SA en Agri Wes-Kaap het vanaf die begin saamgewerk om hierdie geleentheid te verseker,” het hy gesê. Die ekspo is steeds nie in privaat besit nie, en die meeste bestuurslede verdien nie salarisse nie. “Dit is ‘n liefdeswerk,” het Aggenbach beklemtoon.

Wat ons te wagte kan wees by NAMPO Kaap 2024?

NAMPO Kaap 2024 belowe om ‘n indrukwekkende reeks vertonings en aktiwiteite te bied. Die buitelugterrein is vergroot met 28 nuwe uitstalruimtes, terwyl die binnenshuise areas reeds vol bespreek is in 2023 vir 2024.

Een van die opwindende nuwe toevoegings is die Greenworks Demonstrasie Baan, waar battery-aangedrewe voertuie getoets en gedemonstreer sal word. Besoekers kan ook uitsien na die SA kampioenskap vir skaaphonde en hul hanteerders in aksie in die BKB-veesentrum. Die grasieuse Lipizzaner perde sal weer besoekers betower met hul passies in die Western Cape Lubricants Arena.

Die vroueprogram en die fynbos-ekspo sal verseker dat daar iets is vir almal. Bekende landskapargitek Jan Hagen en fynboskenner Marojolijn Malan sal deel wees van die program, saam met skoonheidsterapie-werkswinkels deur Jenna de Wet. Dit sal verseker dat die vroue wat NAMPO Kaap bywoon, hul mans vra om nog ‘n bietjie langer te bly!

NAMPO Kaap bied ook ‘n unieke geleentheid vir skole om betrokke te raak. Leerders kan die jongste landboutegnologie en -bestuur in aksie sien, en leer hoe dit wat hulle in die klaskamer leer, in die praktyk toegepas word. Verder sal daar ‘n veeras-uitstalling wees met sewe beesrasse en tien klein veerasse.
Met sowat 530 maatskappye wat uitstal, bied NAMPO Kaap ‘n breë spektrum van die nuutste landboutegnologie. Dit sluit ook stalletjies in wat op die jonger geslag en stedelike besoekers gemik is. Daar sal voldoende eetplekke oor die 25 hektaar area versprei wees, en die opbrengs hiervan sal gedeel word met gemeenskapsprojekte wat die platteland ondersteun.

NAMPO Kaap 2024 is dus meer as net ‘n ekspo; dit is ‘n viering van die landboubedryf en ‘n toonbeeld van wat deur passie en samewerking bereik kan word.

Sien jou by Nampo Kaap, 11 – 14 September 2024

Toegangskaartjies is aanlyn beskikbaar by www.ticketpros.co.za, met afslag op toegangsfooie vir aanlynaankope, teen R80 vir volwassenes en R50 vir skoolgaande kinders. Kaartjies by die hekke sal te koop wees teen R100 vir volwassenes en R50 vir kinders. Voorskoolse-kinders kom gratis in. NAMPO Kaap duur van Woensdag, 11 tot Vrydag, 13 September van 08:00 tot 17:00 en Saterdag, 14 September van 08:00 – 14:00. Besoekers kan die Kaap Agulhas Toerismekantoor kontak vir verblyf by 028 424 2584 / 082 896 2225 of www.overberg-info.co.za

 

Climate Crisis threatens SA Agriculture and Food Security

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Climate Crisis threatens SA Agriculture and Food Security

The recent scientific synthesis led by the University of Cape Town highlights the dire impact of climate change on South Africa’s agriculture, posing severe threats to the country’s food security, economic stability, and employment rates within the sector.

Agricultural Vulnerability to Climate Extremes

South Africa’s agricultural sector, which employs about 21% of the total workforce, is highly susceptible to climate variability. The report indicates a drastic reduction in crop yields and livestock productivity due to increased temperatures and altered rainfall patterns. With the majority of farming in South Africa being rain-fed, the frequency and intensity of droughts have led to significant water shortages, directly impacting crop and livestock production. For instance, the severe drought between 2015 and 2017 drastically reduced water availability in the Cape Town area, stressing the agricultural outputs and escalating food prices.

Shifts in Rainfall and Temperature Patterns

The synthesis predicts that even with a global warming cap at 2°C, South Africa will experience hotter and more frequent heatwaves, further exacerbating the risk of heat stress both to humans and animals. On the other hand, regions like Western Cape and Eastern Cape might see increased rainfall, heightening the risk of flooding, which can destroy crops and erode valuable topsoil. This presents a dual challenge for farmers, who must adapt to both extremes of drought and flood.

Economic Impacts and Food Security

Agriculture contributes significantly to South Africa’s GDP and export earnings, with critical exports including fruits, wine, and vegetables. Climate change threatens this economic backbone by jeopardizing the production of these high-value crops, thus potentially leading to a decrease in export earnings and increased unemployment. The potential reduction in agricultural productivity due to climate change also threatens national food security, exacerbating existing issues of malnutrition and undernutrition in vulnerable populations.

Adaptation and Resilience Building

The report emphasizes the urgent need for adaptation strategies that include the development of drought-resistant crop varieties, improved water management techniques, and sustainable farming practices that enhance soil health and water retention. Furthermore, the implementation of more robust agricultural policies to support farmers, especially smallholders who are disproportionately affected, is crucial.

The Climate Change Act offers a framework for mitigating these impacts through national adaptation strategies that must be robust and inclusive. As the situation evolves, ongoing research, policy adjustment, and international cooperation will be essential to safeguard South Africa’s agricultural future against the advancing threats of climate change. This approach will not only protect the livelihoods of millions who depend on agriculture, but also secure the economic stability of the nation in the face of environmental change.

 

 

Power Demand Solutions Leading the Way in Sustainable Energy Integration

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Power Demand Solutions Leading the Way in Sustainable Energy Integration

In today’s world, the need for sustainable energy solutions is more critical than ever. Power Demand Solutions is a leader in providing innovative energy solutions for both businesses and homes. With a focus on reducing reliance on traditional power grids and enhancing environmental sustainability, they offer a range of services, from solar energy systems to advanced power management solutions.

Transformative Projects

Power Demand Solutions has successfully completed several high-impact projects, demonstrating their expertise and commitment to sustainability. At Langebaan Manor, they installed a number of state-of-the-art solar energy systems, thereby reducing the estate’s energy costs and carbon footprint. In Malmesbury, at the new Toyota showroom at De Zwartland Werf, they implemented a robust solar setup that caters to the facility’s extensive energy needs, highlighting their ability to deliver versatile and effective solutions across various sectors. Another noteworthy project was at South Beach Hotel in Camps Bay where Power Demand Solutions provided a seamless solar energy system that not only supports the hotel’s operational needs but also underscores their dedication to sustainability and reducing environmental impact.

Power Purchase Agreements: A Smart Energy Solution

A key offering from Power Demand Solutions is their Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). This innovative power supply model allows businesses and homeowners to benefit from green energy without the need for significant upfront capital investment. Under a PPA, Power Demand Solutions installs and maintains the solar power system, and the client pays for the electricity at a fixed annual rate, often lower than traditional energy costs. After a 15-year period, ownership of the power plant transfers to the client at no additional cost, providing long-term savings and energy security.

To learn more about how Power Demand Solutions can transform your energy use, visit www.powerds.co.za.

Highlights from IFPA Southern Africa 2024: Weather, Markets, and Logistics

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Highlights from IFPA Southern Africa 2024: Weather, Markets, and Logistics

The International Fresh Produce Association’s annual Southern Africa Conference, held from 5-6 August at Century City Conference Centre, brought together key stakeholders from the region’s fresh produce industry. This year’s conference was particularly significant, as it was the first since South Africa’s historic 2024 elections, which ushered in the first government of national unity in nearly a century. The event served as a critical meeting point for industry professionals to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the sector in this new political landscape.

Transnet CEO Addresses Industry Concerns

A key highlight of the event was the much-anticipated presentation by Ms Michelle Phillips, Group CEO of Transnet. Her address resonated deeply with the attendees, particularly those concerned with the logistical challenges that have been plaguing the industry. Ms Phillips, accompanied by several of her Transnet colleagues, candidly discussed the daily hurdles faced by the organization, particularly the declining number of shipping services to Cape Town. As one exporter poignantly noted, the lack of shipping options in Cape Town, a city once favored by global shipping lines, represents a significant obstacle in the industry’s path to recovery.

Weather Woes: Unpredictability Strains the Industry

Weather unpredictability was another recurring theme throughout the conference. Delegates exchanged concerns about the severe impact of recent climatic events on farm planning and produce availability. The town of Citrusdal in the Western Cape, for instance, has been hit hard by flooding, with its main bridge washed away for the second time in as many years. The Western Cape, including areas like Ceres and Grabouw, has experienced an exceptionally wet winter, securing the region’s water supply but also bringing challenges for farmers.

Citrus Exports Hit Hard by Frost and Juice Prices

In Limpopo Province, a severe frost last month devastated citrus harvests, leading to significant losses. Exporters are currently grappling with a shortage of oranges for export, as many producers are tempted by the high juice prices, which offer lower risk compared to exporting. However, this shift towards juicing could result in a loss of market share, particularly with the influx of Egyptian oranges in markets like India. While citrus prices in China are currently high, the lack of volume suggests that this trend may not last long.

Vegetable Prices Soar Amid Market Volatility

The erratic weather has also had a profound effect on vegetable prices, with green peppers being a prime example. The price of a 5kg box of green peppers skyrocketed from R40 to R220 within two weeks due to frost damage. This surge in prices has led to reduced orders from customers, as noted by a South African fresh produce distributor. The distributor expressed concern over the increasing difficulty in supplying local retailers with reasonably priced products, as more produce is being exported at higher prices, leaving less available for the domestic market.

Skaaphonde Maak Hul Debuut by Bredasdorp Park vir Nampo Kaap 2024

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Skaaphonde Maak Hul Debuut by Bredasdorp Park vir Nampo Kaap 2024

Die Nampo Kaap-skou wat van 11 tot 14 September 2024 by Bredasdorp Park plaasvind, beloof om ‘n opwindende geleentheid te wees vir alle besoekers, veral dié wat belangstel in die demonstrasies van skaaphonde. Hierdie skaaphonde sal vir die eerste keer hul indrukwekkende vaardighede op die skou ten toon stel, en die publiek sal op Woensdag, 11 September, Donderdag, 12 September, en Vrydag, 13 September, die geleentheid hê om hierdie talentvolle diere in aksie te sien.

Skaaphonde, wat bekend is vir hul intelligensie en vermoë om met skaapboere saam te werk, speel ‘n onmisbare rol in die bestuur van troppe skape. By Nampo Kaap sal besoekers nie net in staat wees om die honde in aksie te sien nie, maar ook om eerstehands te leer hoe hulle opgelei word en watter tegnieke boere gebruik om hul werk te vergemaklik. Hierdie demonstrasies bied waardevolle insig in die daaglikse lewe van ‘n skaapboer en wys hoe skaaphonde nie net werksdiere is nie, maar ook lojale metgeselle vir die boere.

Programbesonderhede

Die demonstrasies begin daagliks om 9:00, met ‘n uur lange vertoning en verduideliking oor hoe om ‘n skaaphond op te lei om skape te hanteer. Op Woensdag en Donderdag sal daar ook Yard-trial kompetisies wees, waar plaaswerkers en boere hul vaardighede met skaaphonde kan toets. Die Yard-trial kompetisies sal Woensdag tussen 11:00 en 13:00, en weer van 15:00 tot 17:00 plaasvind, met ‘n finale ronde en prysuitdeling aan die einde van elke dag. Deelname is gratis, en inskrywings kan by SASDA gedoen word.

Vrydag sal daar ‘n spesiale Brace demonstrasie plaasvind, waar twee honde gelyktydig gewerk sal word. Hierdie demonstrasie sal ook ‘n vraag-en-antwoord sessie insluit, waar besoekers die kans sal kry om hul vrae te stel en verdere demonstrasies te sien indien moontlik.

Verskeidenheid Demonstrasies

Die demonstrasies sal aangebied word deur ervare afrigters, met ondersteuning van die Suid-Afrikaanse Skaaphondvereniging (SASDA). SASDA speel ‘n sleutelrol in die bevordering van die gebruik van skaaphonde in Suid-Afrika en verseker dat die hoogste standaarde gehandhaaf word in die opleiding en gebruik van hierdie diere. Hulle sal ook beskikbaar wees om vrae te beantwoord en raad te gee aan enige iemand wat meer wil leer oor die opleiding en instandhouding van ‘n skaaphond.

Besoekers kan uitsien na ‘n reeks demonstrasies wat wissel van basiese opdragte tot meer gevorderde take soos die hergroepering van troppe, oor uitdagende terrein.

Hoogtepunte

  • Daaglikse demonstrasies deur gesoute afrigters in samewerking met SASDA.
  • Interaktiewe sessies waar besoekers met die skaaphonde, hul afrigters, en verteenwoordigers van SASDA kan gesels.
  • Besoekers kan leer oor die verskillende rasse skaaphonde en watter tipe die beste geskik is vir spesifieke boerderye.

Vir meer inligting oor hierdie opwindende nuwe toevoeging tot Nampo Kaap 2024, besoek gerus die amptelike webwerf of kontak Pippa Philip, nasionale sekretaresse by SASDA, by 078 439 0327 of [email protected].

Bredasdorp Park is gereed om weer die hartklop van die landbousektor te wees, en hierdie jaar se skaaphond-demonstrasies sal beslis ‘n hoogtepunt wees wat besoekers nog lank sal bybly.

George Landbouskou: ‘n Fees van Landbou en Vermaak

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George Landbouskou: ‘n Fees van Landbou en Vermaak

Die George Landbouskou, wat van 29 Augustus tot 1 September 2024 plaasvind, beloof ‘n fees van landbou- en vermaakaktiwiteite. Dr. Ivan Meyer, Minister van Landbou, Ekonomiese Ontwikkeling en Toerisme, sal die skou open, wat tradisioneel ‘n verskeidenheid diere-uitstallings lok, insluitend beeste, perde, skape, bokke, en pluimvee, asook ‘n perdeskou.

Kom kyk gerus na die pluimvee-afdeling waar ‘n groot verskeidenheid hoenders, sowel as sierduiwe en posduiwe, vanjaar ook ten toon gestel sal word. Die Boran Telersgenootskap van Suid-Afrika sal ook ‘n tegniese praatjie aanbied en hul beeste tentoonstel.

Saterdagoggend bied die skou ‘n Agility hondeskou aan, gevolg deur ‘n hondekompetisie die Sondag. Verskeie industriële uitstallers sal alles van trekkers en plaasimplemente tot “wood chippers”, vurkhysers, en watertanks ten toon stel. ‘n Nuwe toevoeging vanjaar is ‘n uitstalling deur Mohair SA.

Die Kaas en Wyn Saal sal produkte van bekende handelsmerke uitstal, en vir die eerste keer sal Scania hul groot trokke vertoon. Vir vermaak, is daar ‘n kinderarea met ‘n meganiese bul en die pretpark van FUN4U, sowel as sportaktiwiteite soos boks, “kickboxing”, skaak en “fencing”.

Kunstenaars soos Armand Hofmeyr en Riaan Benadé sal optree, en die program sluit ook ‘n sakeontbyt met gasspreker Christo van der Rheede in, sowel as ‘n kuiersessie met bekende akteur en aanbieder Hannes van Wyk.

Die Outeniqua Skougenootskap, reeds 163 jaar oud, verbind steeds die gemeenskap met landbou, wat ‘n belangrike rol speel in die Suid-Kaap se kultuur en ekonomie. Hierdie jaarlikse skou bly ‘n belangrike samekoms vir die gemeenskap en vier die ryk landbouerfenis van die Suid-Kaap.

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