‘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...

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.

Nampo Cape organisers boost biosecurity to keep FMD at bay

Nampo Cape 2025 organisers are on high alert to protect animal health amid ongoing foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks in other parts of South Africa.

‘Four seasons in one week’ expected at Nampo Cape

All eyes are on the sky for an indication of what the weather will bring for the organisers, exhibitors, and visitors to Nampo Cape, taking place from 10 to 13...

South Africa and Australia set for tentpegging test at Nampo Cape

South Africa’s tentpegging riders will take on Australia in a three-day international test at Nampo Cape, taking place from 10 to 13 September in Bredasdorp, Western Cape, bringing one of...

Bredasdorp gears up for a bigger Nampo Cape 2025

From 10 to 13 September 2025, Nampo Cape returns to Bredasdorp in the Western Cape, offering visitors a mix of farming innovation, livestock, and grain production.

Nampo Cape 2025 set to shine the spotlight on smart farming innovation

As global agriculture navigates rising climate challenges, food insecurity, and population growth, Nampo Cape 2025 will once again bring together the country’s top minds and machinery to tackle the future...

Sowing laughter: the prank tradition at Nampo’s Boerepatente

If you visited the Boerepatente (farmers’ patents) competition at Nampo, you might have been one of many people who fell for a practical joke there.

Nampo 2025 sets new record with over 87 000 visitors

A record-breaking 87 191 visitors attended the 57th annual Nampo Harvest Day at Nampo Park near Bothaville, Free State from 13 to 16 May, Grain SA announced on Monday.