87 Despite challenging harvest conditions, the general sentiment among producers and exhibitors remained positive and future-oriented. NAMPO once again offered a platform for meaningful business, exchange of knowledge and the launch of innovations that support sustainable production. High-level visits by President Cyril Ramaphosa, Deputy President Paul Mashatile and various ministers further reinforced the discussions on rural safety, infrastructure and food security during the week. With the theme of ‘Global agriculture, locally!’ NAMPO highlighted the synergy between international technology and local expertise. Like Dr Tobias Doyer, CEO of Grain SA, puts it: ‘NAMPO remains the heartbeat of South African agriculture – a neutral platform where producers, innovation and future-oriented discussions come together.’ NAMPO Cape 2025: Record growth and a future-oriented vision of agriculture The sixth NAMPO Cape expo, presented at Bredasdorp Park from 10 to 13 September 2025, attracted a record number of 49 326 visitors and confirmed its position as the leading agricultural event in the Western Cape. Since the first expo in 2018, NAMPO Cape has shown sustained growth and it serves as a strategic platform where producers, businesses and policymakers collaborate to find solutions to sustainable growth. Under the theme of ‘Smart technology for effective resource management’ innovative solutions were exhibited – from autonomous tractors and drones to precision irrigation and renewable energy. These demonstrations offered producers insight into technology that promotes sustainability and efficacy. Deputy President Paul Mashatile visited the expo and emphasised collaboration in the value chain, while industry leaders like Grain SA, RPO and other commodity organisations led various strategic discussions on barley production, infrastructure and food security. ‘NAMPO Cape remains a source of inspiration – a place where challenges are turned into solutions, and where the future of agriculture gains new momentum every year,’ says Dr Tobias Doyer. NAMPO (PTY) LTD NAMPO once again offered a platform for meaningful business, exchange of knowledge and the launch of innovations that support sustainable production.
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