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This week’s agri events: 13 – 17 May

by Sinenhlanhla Mncwango
13th May 2024
Agricultural enthusiasts are set to gather at Nampo Cape to explore the latest innovations in farming and celebrate the rich diversity of the Western Cape’s farming community. Photo: Supplied/Grain SA

Nampo Cape 2025 will focus on smart technology and effective resource management. Photo: Grain SA

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This week’s events include an agribusiness sales programme, a blended finance blueprint talk, Forging a new future: Minister Thoko Didiza and Land Bank CEO unveil strategic vision discussions, Ensuring agricultural Resilience: Exploring the vital role of Land Bank Insurance Company conversation, and a livestock auction. To include your event in the calendar, please email info@foodformzansi.co.za.


Hello Mzansi!

This week is all things Nampo Harvest 2024, the coolest harvest show happening in Bothaville, Free State.

We’ll start with an agribusiness sales programme in Bothaville, Free State. This is followed by Food For Mzansi and  Land Bank lunch conversations this week.

The first one is the blended finance blueprint conversation on Tuesday, followed by the Forging a new future: Minister Thoko Didiza and Land Bank CEO unveil strategic vision discussions on Wednesday, and we close off Nampo with the Ensuring Agricultural Resilience: Exploring the vital role of Land Bank Insurance Company conversation on Thursday.

We will close off the week with a livestock auction in North West.

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 Monday, 13 May

Agribusiness Sales Programme

Join the U.S. Commercial Service Agribusiness Sales Programme to South Africa at Nampo, the largest agricultural machinery trade show in the southern hemisphere. Showcase the latest farming and livestock industry innovations and meet potential partners in South Africa and neighbouring countries.

Venue: Nampo Park, Bothaville,

Time: 09:00 am

Click here for more information.

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Tuesday, 14 May

Land Bank’s blended finance blueprint for the next crop of farmers

Join the Food for Mzansi and Land Bank teams at this year’s edition of Nampo Harvest day where blended finance will be discussed. All crop farmers are encouraged to engage with industry experts and rub shoulders with other farmers.

Time: 13:00

Venue: Villa Sering guest house at 48 Sering Street, Bothaville

Click here for more information

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Wednesday, 15 May

Minister Thoko Didiza and Land Bank CEO unveil strategic vision

Get ready for informative discussions with minister Thoko Didiza and Land Bank chief executive officer Themba Rikhotso exploring different strategies to improve and better the agri-sector for the future. Attendees will learn how to shape agriculture’s future with industry leaders’ insights.

Time: 14:20

Venue: RMIS Nampo Cinema, Livestock Auction Building at Nampo Park

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Thursday, 16 May

Exploring the vital role of Land Bank Insurance Company

If you’re a farmer needing to secure funding, this one is just for you. Join us to explore the important role of Land Bank and have a chance to engage representatives face-to-face. Discussions will delve into ways of protecting your farming endeavors with insights into agricultural resilience strategies.

Time: 13:00

Venue: Villa Sering guest house at 48 Sering Street, Bothaville

Click here for more information.

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Friday, 17 May

Potchefstroom Livestock Sale

All types of livestock are welcome!

Conditions of sale:

  • Only card, cash, or immediate electronic payments day of the sale
  • 1% Handling fee on cash payments.
  • Electronic transfer facilities.
  • Fica documentation with the registration process. All goods will be sold at a reserve price and the right exists to bid by or on behalf of the owner or auctioneer.

Time: 10:00

Venue: Auction Grounds in Potchefstroom, North West

Click here for more information.

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Sinenhlanhla Mncwango

Sinenhlanhla Mncwango is from a small town in KZN. She is a Journalism Honours graduate from the University of Johannesburg and has experience in online news, sports journalism and radio. She enjoys a good game of cricket and hockey and is interested in learning different languages.

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