This week’s agricultural events include Food For Mzansi’s lunchtime conversations with Land Bank, Nampo Harvest Day, Nedbank’s media lunch, and RegenAg SA’s grazing tour. To include your event on the Food For Mzansi calendar, please email info@foodformzansi.co.za.
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This week in agriculture promises a dynamic mix of innovation, learning, and community as industry players gather for key events across South Africa. Farmers and agri-professionals will converge at Nampo Harvest Day in Bothaville, one of the continent’s largest showcases of farming technology and equipment.
Meanwhile, those passionate about sustainability will embark on a three-day regenerative grazing tour through the Eastern Cape, gaining practical insights into soil health and livestock management.
From cutting-edge machinery to eco-friendly practices, the week offers something for everyone committed to growing a resilient and thriving agricultural sector.
Monday 12 May
Get ready for this year’s Nampo Harvest Day, the 57th presentation of the flagship event from 13 – 16 May 2025, which embraces the theme: “Global Agriculture, Locally”.
Held annually at Nampo Park, Bothaville in the Free State, Nampo 2025 is geared to showcase the latest global agricultural innovations, adapted for local conditions, in a uniquely South African context. It remains the one-stop platform for producers, agribusinesses, and service providers to connect, collaborate, and trade.
Tuesday 13 May
Land Bank’s Blended Finance and Agro-Energy Solutions
Don’t miss Land Bank and Food For Mzansi’s lunchtime talk at Nampo 2025. On Tuesday, they explore Land Bank’s groundbreaking strategy for supporting new-era farmers. This discussion will delve into Land Bank’s innovative blended finance and Agro-Energy Fund product tailored to small- and medium-scale producers aligned with the Agriculture and Agro-processing Master Plan. The conversation will also focus on the Agro-Energy Fund product.
Location: Stand H9e
Wednesday 14 May
Unlocking the Future of Agriculture: Strategic Pathways to Inclusion, Innovation & Risk Protection
Don’t miss Land Bank and Food For Mzansi’s lunchtime talk at Nampo 2025. Discover how Land Bank is repositioning itself to deliver on its development finance mandate through a bold, strategy-led approach. This conversation unpacks the Bank’s FY26 strategic priorities, with a focus on creating an inclusive, competitive, and resilient agricultural sector.
Location: Stand H9e
Nedbank Agriculture is delighted to invite you to a media lunch at Nampo 2025
The engagement will expand on the Nation in Conversation panel discussion “Global trade relations: where to from here“, offering an interactive Q&A session that delves deeper into issues raised in the panel discussion. Media will have the opportunity to engage directly with the panel members as part of the Q&A session or in one-on-one interviews afterwards.
We will also officially announce our collaboration with a leading innovator in the South African agriculture sector.
- Date: Wednesday, 14 May
- Time: 12:30
- Venue: The Nedbank Stand
RSVP: Via return email to gillian@percheron.co.za before 2 pm on Tuesday, 13 May 2025.
Thursday 15 May
Boost your farm’s potential with growth support and protection with Land Bank and Land Bank Insurance
Don’t miss Land Bank and Food For Mzansi’s lunchtime talk at Nampo 2025.
Explore how Land Bank Insurance Company (LBIC) is supporting farmers to build resilience and protect their livelihoods through innovative, sector-specific risk solutions. As agriculture faces increasing climate and market-related shocks, insurance becomes a critical pillar of sustainability and long-term viability.
Location: Stand H9e
Friday 16 May
Regenerative Grazing Farm Tour
From 15 to 17 May 2025, RegenAg SA will host a three-day regenerative grazing farm tour across the Eastern Cape, offering farmers a unique opportunity to explore sustainable farming methods.
The tour kicks off at James Brodie’s farm in Graaff-Reinet, moves to Paul Collett’s farm in Cradock on 16 May, and concludes at Rowan Stretton’s farm in Molteno on 17 May.
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