Boer goat ram sells for world record price of R2,3 million
The Boer goat ram Next Level set a new world record when he was sold for R2,3 million to the VEA Stud. The Boer goat ram Next Level (762-22-1427) achieved...
Attending Nampo as a farmer: Walking in President Ramaphosa’s shoes
President Cyril Ramaphosa was spotted attending the first day of Nampo in Bothaville today. On his feet, he wore shoes he's had for 20 years.
Watch: Our 2 favourite Nampo Boerepatente entries
While competitors are awaiting the results of Nampo’s Boerepatente (farmers’ patents) competition, the Farmer’s Weekly team has picked some of its favourites.
Nampo 2025: ‘Conservation agriculture becoming more bankable’
Through trial and error, farmers and bankers have gained a better understanding of what it takes to implement conservation agriculture practices.
China bans meat imports from SA as new FMD cases are confirmed
Two new cases of foot-and-mouth disease have been confirmed in Mpumalanga and Gauteng, which has led to China banning meat imports from South Africa.
Botswana’s father-and-daughters trio dominates Nampo’s Boerepatente competition
A cattle farmer from Botswana and his daughters are dominating entries in the Nampo Boerepatente (farmers’ patents) competition.
Nampo 2025 sees traffic backed up for kilometres
As Nampo Harvest Day 2025 kicks off, traffic to enter Nampo Park just outside Bothaville, is backed up for kilometres.
Machinery and tractor brands finalise mega displays at Nampo
Machinery and tractor exhibits that had been in the planning for nearly a year were getting their final spit and polish this week as mega exhibitors prepared for the gates...
Livestock breeds undergo strict biosecurity protocols ahead of Nampo
The livestock component at Nampo Harvest Day has, over the years, become one of the highlights at the show, with 27 cattle breeds and 16 sheep, pig and goat breeds...
Sunny and cool weather expected to welcome Nampo visitors
Farmers, visitors and vendors alike can breathe a sigh of relief as perfect weather conditions are predicted for Nampo, taking place in Bothaville, Free State, from 13 to 16 May.
More than 200 aircraft expected to land at Nampo airfield
With Nampo Harvest Day being the biggest agricultural show in the Southern Hemisphere, traffic jams are inevitable as over 80 000 people descend on the narrow country roads around Bothaville...
Over 350 000 chickens culled as state-owned farm faces financial crisis
Financial woes at a state-funded, black-owned farm have resulted in the starvation and culling of thousands of broilers.
