‘An attack on a farmer is an attack on the economy’ – Dr Ivan Meyer
At Nampo Cape 2025, Dr Ivan Meyer, DA representative and Western Cape provincial minister of agriculture, spoke to Farmer’s Weekly about farm attacks, rural crime and safety, tariffs, the African...
‘Beef industry resilience hinges on animal health, biosecurity’ – Absa
Protecting South Africa’s livestock industry from transboundary animal diseases will require stronger biosecurity systems, effective disease surveillance, and coordinated response plans.
Scientists discuss wheat diseases, soil health at Nampo Cape
At this year’s Nampo Cape, Syngenta Seedcare brought together three agricultural science luminaries, with a combined 117 years of expertise, to address the key challenges facing small grain farmers in...
A celebration of floral art and farming at Nampo Cape
The flower arranging exhibition at this year’s Nampo Cape dazzled visitors with striking arrangement themed around farming life, focusing on the elements of nature – earth, air, fire, and water...
Smart genetics and savvy management key to dairy profitability
Experts at the SA Stud Book-Milk Producers’ Organisation (MPO) Dairy Trailblazer event at Nampo Cape in Bredasdorp urged farmers to diversify income streams, tighten financial management, and embrace genomic tools...
Better harvests drive tractor and combine harvester sales
Current predictions are that tractor sales for 2025 will be between 10% and 15%% higher than in 2024, while combine harvester sales are also forecast to increase.
Nampo Cape 2025 provides hope amid tough times for Western Cape farmers
Nampo Cape 2025 kicked off on Wednesday in Bredasdorp, Western Cape, providing a platform for farmers to instil hope amid a challenging year.
Visually impaired learners showcase their inventions at Nampo Cape
Michael Bredenkamp, headmaster of Pioneer School for the Visually Impaired in Worcester, Western Cape, was pleasantly surprised when he discovered his learners had entered three inventions in the Farmer Patent...
Tug of war over milk levies erupts at Nampo Cape
A storm is brewing in the dairy industry over statutory levies paid by dairy farmers, with producers seeking to collect their own levy to support critical projects.
Nampo Cape school programme showcases agri opportunities for learners
At a recent school programme hosted by the Western Cape Department of Agriculture at Nampo Cape in Bredasdorp, learners were told about the opportunities awaiting them in the sector.
Crumbling Mkhondo agri-hub ‘an accident waiting to happen’, says DA
The agri-hub in Mkhondo Local Municipality, Mpumalanga, has a planning and engineering history that reads like a comedy of errors. Despite swallowing R142 million in public funds, it has yet...
Seed purity testing vital for agriculture, but skills shortage looms
Seed purity testing is crucial for sustainable agriculture and global food security, yet its importance is often underestimated. The field also faces a growing shortage of skilled analysts, according to...
