AGRICULTURE NEWS - Nampo Cape 2024 that kicks off next week at Bredasdorp Park, provides the agricultural community of the Western Cape with a window on the latest technology and innovation in the agricultural industry.
It also offers everyone involved in agriculture the opportunity to network with input providers, organised agriculture and experts.
Whether you are a commercial farmer, a mega farmer, a smallholder farmer, a new era farmer, agricultural worker or a female farmer, at Nampo Cape you can talk, learn and grow together.
The expo will see 542 exhibitors showcasing diverse agricultural products, equipment services and solutions.
It also provides a platform where producers can engage in discussions on issues affecting agriculture.
Agri in Conversation
The topics discussed during the Agri in Conversation sessions in the Santam Auditorium are:
• Wednesday, 11 September
09:00 – 10:30 The Cost-price Squeeze;
11:00 - 12:30 Research and Growth;
• Thursday, 12 September
09:00 - 10:30 What works in the Western Cape;
11:00 –12:30. The Agricultural Landscape after the election;
• Friday, 13 September
09:00 – 10:30 How businesses build agriculture; and
11:00 – 12:30 Training in Agriculture
Food For Mzansi and Health For Mzansi
Food For Mzansi and Health For Mzansi brings an open discussion to Nampo Cape about the real challenges farmers face. Farmers play a critical role in maintaining our food supply, but their own well-being often remains overlooked.
The topics discussed in the sessions are:
• Wednesday, 11 September
0:30-11:30 Funding opportunities for black-owned wine and spirits brands
13:00-14:30 Essential skills for agricultural workers.
• Thursday, 12 September
10:30-11:30 Chartering tomorrow: Land Bank’s bold steps towards a resilient future.
13:00-14:30 Standing shoulder-to-shoulder: A circle of support for farmer health
• Friday, 13 September 2024
10:30-11:30 Vineyards, orchards & beyond: Future-proof your farm
13:00-14:30 Harnessing renewable energy for sustainable agriculture
• Saturday, September 14
From 8:00 - 14:00 Take charge of your health: Free health
The Food for Mzansi talks take place on Plot 204a.
See you there!
Admission tickets are available online at www.ticketpros.co.za. Prices are R80 for adults and R50 for school-aged children, if tickets are purchased online. At the gates it is R100 for adults and R50 for children. Preschoolers come in for free. The expo runs from 11 to 13 September from 08:00 to 17:00 and Saturday, 14 September from 08:00 to 14:00.
For more information about Nampo Cape 2024 visit www.expo.org.za.
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