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academics, partners and stakeholders gathered at NAMPO Park to discuss the theme Responsibil-
ity in Change. On top of the presence of the delegates and guests at NAMPO Park, Grain SA made
a live Congress broadcast available on YouTube for those interested – with the first day already
having 469 visitors.
NAMPO Cape
The third hosting of NAMPO Cape, and the
biggest yet, happened at Bredasdorp Park
from 14–17 September 2022. A record of
32 640 visitors enjoyed the four-day show
and its more than 500 exhibitors. The
popular Nation in Conversation platform
addressed several relevant topics: Infra-
structure: opportunities amid the obsta-
cles; Rural revival: new energy; Economic
bumper car: driver or passenger?; Winter
grains: a boost for barley; Rural Safety:
YOU are the difference, in collaboration
with Agri Western Cape; and Youth: tech-
nology and strategies for the future.
NAMPO Harvest Day
The long-awaited and highly talked about NAMPO
Harvest Day exceeded expectations with a solid
attendance of 73 000. The week was characterised
by an energetic atmosphere that prevailed among
exhibitors, producers and visitors – which confirms
that NAMPO was missed as a shopping, socialising
and networking event during the past two years.
The Harvest Day week started with a visit by
Thoko Didiza, Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform
and Rural Development. With nearly 150 of the
800 exhibitors new, the Harvest Day catered to
every visitor’s need. Over the course of the week,
no fewer than 335 planes and 70 helicopters land-
ed on the runway, resulting in 925 visitors passing
through the airspace. The discussion topics of the
Nation in Conversation Forum focused on the state
of the economy, the responsible use of chemicals,
infrastructure and logistics, the regeneration of
rural communities, diversification and integration
of livestock, data in agriculture and the future
of agriculture.
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