The heart of South Africa’s agricultural landscape is beating strong this week as Deputy President Paul Mashatile gears up to engage with the sector at the 56th Nampo Harvest Day — the country’s largest and most influential agricultural exhibition.
The highly anticipated event, hosted by GrainSA, kicked off today at Nampo Park in Bothaville, Free State, and will run until Friday, 16 May. Deputy President Mashatile is scheduled to attend on Thursday, 15 May 2025, where he is expected to meet with farmers, stakeholders, and agri-leaders to discuss the future of the sector in a changing economic and climate landscape.
His visit underscores the national government’s recognition of agriculture as a pillar of economic growth, food security, and rural development. It also comes at a time when the industry faces both exciting innovation opportunities and persistent challenges — from climate resilience to land reform and access to markets.
Nampo Harvest Day is known for drawing tens of thousands of attendees and showcasing cutting-edge technology, machinery, and services from across the agri-value chain. This year’s edition promises dynamic discussions, live demonstrations, and exhibits ranging from smart farming to sustainable solutions.
Mashatile’s engagement is seen as a key opportunity to strengthen ties between government and the farming community, and to reassure stakeholders of continued support for the sector’s development and transformation.
With boots on the ground and eyes on the future, South Africa’s agricultural community is ready for critical dialogue — and Deputy President Mashatile’s visit is set to be a highlight of the 2025 Nampo Harvest Day.
