Heading to Nampo Harvest Day in Bothaville next week? Food For Mzansi is back at stand H9e (outside) with its popular lunch-time conversation series, and it is bringing the kind of farm talk that actually matters.
These are free sessions, open to everyone, with RSVP encouraged but walk-ins absolutely welcome. Come curious, leave informed, and maybe even a bit fired up about what is possible in agriculture.
Kicking things off is a dedicated Land Bank series from Tuesday to Thursday, featuring practical, no-nonsense conversations on blended finance, agro-energy solutions, de-risking agriculture, leadership, and insurance in farming. Expect real farmer stories, real questions, and real tools you can use.
Agda and Anchor Capital also join the broader programme, adding their perspectives to a packed week of insight, energy, and opportunity right in the heart of Nampo. The Agda session is a must for farmers and agri-leaders who want to understand how to unlock real growth and scale in today’s tough but opportunity-rich agricultural economy.
Tuesday, 12 May 2026 | 13:00 – 14:00 | Location: Stand H9e (outside)
Unlocking financial growth: Blended finance & Agro-Energy solutions
This session breaks down how blended finance and agro-energy solutions can unlock real funding opportunities for farmers. It focuses on practical access, how applications work, and what support is available. Farmers share real experiences, including successes and challenges, to give a grounded view of what it takes to secure and use these tools effectively. The aim is simple: to drive understanding and boost uptake of Land Bank financial solutions.
Click here to RSVP to attend this talk.
Wednesday, 13 May 2026 | 10:30 – 13:00 | Location: Stand H9e (outside)
De-risking agriculture: Financing and scaling the next generation of SA farmers
Access to finance and reliable markets remains two of the biggest challenges facing farmers, particularly those looking to grow and scale their operations. While opportunities exist, many farming businesses are still seen as high-risk, making it difficult to attract the investment needed to unlock their full potential.
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Wednesday, 13 May 2026 | 13:00 – 14:00 | Location: Stand H9e (outside)
Unlocking the future: Strategic leadership & farmer success
A high-level conversation on the future of South African agriculture and the role of finance in shaping it. Sector leaders explore strategy, collaboration, and the pathways that enable farmer success in a changing landscape. The focus is on building confidence in the sector and positioning agriculture for long-term growth through stronger partnerships between public and private stakeholders
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Thursday, 14 May 2026 | 13:00 – 14:00 | Location: Stand H9e (outside)
Protecting agriculture: Insurance, risk & resilience
We explore how farmers can better protect their operations against rising risks like climate shocks and disease. It unpacks available insurance solutions, how claims work, and the role of brokers in the process. Real farmer experiences bring it to life, with a focus on making agricultural insurance more accessible, understandable, and actionable.
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