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.
Plan your route to Nampo 2025 with these updates
Preparations are in full swing for this year’s Nampo Harvest Day, taking place at Nampo Park just outside Bothaville, Free State, from 13 to 16 May. Organisers have released a...
Going to Nampo? Read this first
If this year marks your first agricultural pilgrimage to Nampo Harvest Day, read the following tips to ensure that you have an enjoyable experience.
R650 000 Limousin heifer sold at Leading Lady Auction
The Limousin Breed’s 50th Anniversary Leading Lady Auction was held during the Bloem Show at the Bloemfontein Showgrounds on 30 April. The leading lady auction is a female animal-only sale.
SA Stud Book awards top achievers for 2025
Breeders, stud herds and stud animals were celebrated at SA Stud Book’s annual National Elite Awards in Bloemfontein, Free State on Monday.
‘R1 billion in stock’ soon to make its way to Nampo 2025
An estimated R1 billion in stock will be making its way to Nampo Park outside Bothaville in the Free State over the next two weeks as exhibitors start setting up...
KZN smallholder farmer programme aims to empower 100 farmers
The Jozini Smallholder Farmer Programme aims to empower 100 smallholder farmers in the production of herbs and spices.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana scraps VAT increase
The National Treasury announced on Thursday that the VAT rate will not be increased by 0,5% as proposed in the budget in March, but rather kept at 15%.
Armyworm suspected in death of 100 cattle in EC
Around 100 cattle were recently found dead in a camp on a farm in the Grahamstown area in the Eastern Cape, according to Agri Eastern Cape (Agri EC).
Better prices, good weather see wool farmers breathe sigh of relief
Better prices and favourable climatic conditions bode well for wool producers. Wool producers have been under growing financial pressure since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
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