Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Time: 13:00 to 14:00
Stand 186, Bredasdorp Park, Bredasdorp
LUNCH-TIME CONVERSATION:
Finance meets farming: Land Bank’s role in growing South Africa
Nampo Cape opens with a powerful conversation spotlighting Land Bank — the financial backbone on which every corner of South African agriculture relies. This isn’t about products or red tape, it’s about a development bank built to serve every farmer and drive the sector forward.
Where is Land Bank now? What does the agricultural sector need? What do farmers need to survive and thrive? How is the bank reshaping finance to grow agriculture from the ground up? These are the tough questions explored by senior figures from Land Bank, influential voices across the agricultural sector, and the Western Cape Department of Agriculture. They will be probing how the bank is charting a bold new course for South African agriculture.
Development farmers. Commercial producers. Entire value chains. Land Bank is positioning itself as the partner that fuels growth for all. This is where vision meets action — and where South African agriculture gains a financial ally ready to lead.
- Mr Themba Rikhotso, CEO of Land Bank
- Mr Jannie Strydom, CEO of Agri Western Cape
- Dr Ilse Trautman, Deputy Director General at the Western Cape Department of Agriculture
- Mr Chris Burgess, Editor-in-Chief of Landbouweekblad
Thursday, 11 September 2025
Time: 10:00 to 12:00
Stand 186, Bredasdorp Park, Bredasdorp
FREE MASTERCLASS:
Unlocking wheat, barley, canola and oats
As global markets shift and climate pressures intensify, wheat, barley, canola, and oats are becoming the backbone of resilient farming in the Western Cape. This free workshop, hosted by Land Bank, connects farmers directly with leading crop specialists to tackle every stage of production — from seed selection and soil preparation to yield optimisation and market readiness.
Crucially, the session also unpacks how Land Bank financing can power your next winter crop cycle — giving you the capital to expand, invest in technology, or weather a tough season. If you’re serious about scaling up or boosting profitability, this is a workshop you can’t afford to miss.
Thursday, 11 September 2025
Time: 13:00 to 14:00
Stand 186, Bredasdorp Park, Bredasdorp
LUNCH-TIME CONVERSATION:
Unlock growth with Land Bank at Nampo Cape
Join Land Bank for a power-packed lunch-time conversation at Nampo Cape. Discover how blended finance solutions, the Agro Energy Fund, and other innovative service offerings are helping farmers unlock growth and resilience. Even better, Land Bank bankers will be in the room, ready to engage with you directly and help chart your journey toward commercialisation and expansion. Whether you’re scaling up production, investing in renewable energy, or seeking smarter funding options, this session will give you practical insights and direct access to decision-makers shaping the future of agricultural finance. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and position your agribusiness for success.
Friday, 12 September 2025
Time: 13:00 to 14:00
Stand 186, Bredasdorp Park, Bredasdorp
LUNCH-TIME CONVERSATION:
Securing the future: Farming with confidence
In this high-impact lunchtime conversation, Land Bank and Food For Mzansi tackle one of agriculture’s defining challenges — building farms that can withstand climate shocks while staying profitable. Extreme weather, shifting markets, and rising input costs are forcing farmers to rethink how they operate. How do you insure not just your crops, but your entire business against a changing climate?
Join senior Land Bank decision-makers, top sustainability thinkers, and leading insurance experts as they share practical strategies to manage risk, secure financing, and meet growing market pressure for climate-smart production. This isn’t talk. It’s a survival guide for creating resilient, future-ready farms that thrive in an era of uncertainty.