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Livestock farmers, breeders, agricultural producers and role players in the agricultural sector can look forward to the return of livestock at NAMPO ALFA 2026, which will take place on 2 and 3 October 2026 at NAMPO Park.
This announcement is important for breeders and exhibitors, as the preparation of show animals requires months of preparation. NAMPO ALFA will be the first event in 2026 to announce that livestock will be exhibited at the event. Producers, breeders and farmers can therefore look forward to seeing animals at this event and participating in the various projects presented at NAMPO ALFA.
NAMPO ALFA, South Africa’s leading platform for livestock, hunting, outdoor living and agricultural skills, has, like many other agricultural events, been affected in recent years by the impact of Covid-19 and foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks. As a result, the exhibition of cloven-hoofed animals at agricultural events has been severely restricted.
The organisers of NAMPO ALFA 2026 are pleased to announce that plans are in place to once again accommodate livestock at this year’s event, subject to the applicable biosecurity measures and the protocol that will apply to the event.
According to Dr Danie Odendaal, who drafted the first biosecurity protocol for livestock events in 2018, improved access to vaccines and the progress made with vaccinations make it possible to move forward responsibly.
“The principle remains that only animals that comply with the applicable health and biosecurity requirements will be allowed at the event. The aim is to make participation possible, while still prioritising the safety of animals and the broader industry,” says Odendaal.
Dr Dirk Strydom, Managing Director of NAMPO, emphasises that the decision is being taken with great responsibility.
“The safety of animals, exhibitors and visitors remains a priority for us. NAMPO ALFA is an important platform for the livestock industry, but it must be presented in a responsible manner. For this reason, normal biosecurity measures will continue to be strictly applied, and further details on the protocol will be shared with participants as it is finalised,” says Strydom.
According to Lizette Vermaak, co-organiser of the livestock programme at NAMPO ALFA, the announcement means that societies and breeders can now start planning with greater certainty.
“This announcement gives breeders the opportunity to prepare their animals in time and gives societies the opportunity to fully utilise their exhibition spaces. It is an important step for the livestock industry and for everyone looking forward to seeing animals at NAMPO ALFA again,” says Vermaak.
Albert Loubser adds that visitors can look forward to a comprehensive livestock programme with several highlights.
The programme will include, among others, the Old Mutual National Interbreed Championships, the National Interbreed Association’s programme, the Voermol Mega Ox, as well as the livestock section of the Farm Skills National Agricultural Schools Programme. An exciting small stock and large stock programme is also being planned, including breed introductions for farmers and judges, as well as a herd evaluation by Pikkie Uys.
In addition to the livestock programme, NAMPO ALFA 2026 will also offer a broader family and agricultural programme, including an Afrikaans music festival, Afrikaans @ NAMPO ALFA, camping opportunities for visitors, and Landbouweekblad’s “Vir die Boer” programme. A day of prayer and gospel festival is also planned on the grounds on the Sunday after NAMPO ALFA.
The full programme and further details will soon be available at www.nampoalfa.co.za.
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Issued by: Grain SA & ALFA
Further enquiries:
Alzena Gomes, Media - 082 463 4356
Bennie Zaayman, Grain SA NAMPO for expo & exhibition space - 081 414 8099
Albert Loubser, ALFA for livestock programme - 082 562 2188
Lizette Vermaak, ALFA for livestock programme - 082 412 2868