Nampo Cancelled. Nampo Virtual 2020: what participants can expect Read this exciting story from Farmer's Weekly August 14, 2020. An announcement regarding the continuation of these two events would be made on 24 July.Should government regulations relating to the pandemic allow, and should the postponement of these two events be possible, the dates that were being considered were 24 to 26 September for NAMPO Cape, and 29 to 31 October for NAMPO Alfa Livestock, Hunting and Outdoor. It allows agricultural suppliers and buyers the opportunity to get together, to learn from each other, and to do business on a large scale. Visitors will be able to connect through their preferred device, whether it is a phone, tablet or computer, and an internet browser.NAMPO Harvest Day will revamp its digital presence with a virtual event that will feature most of what attendees would have experienced at the physical Harvest Day.Thanks to innovative technology the event will offer interviewing capabilities, conference stages, virtual branded booths and more. The tour includes farm visits to two commercial producers, and presents delegates with the perfect opportunity to network with other like-minded business and farming role players. Both events would not take place as originally advertised. Lees dit in Afrikaans Grain SA''s NAMPO Harvest Day is one of the largest agricultural exhibitions under private ownership in the Southern Hemisphere and it takes place annually. The eighth episode of Tech Terrain deliberates over the role research plays in agriculture and how it can increase productivity to meet the food demand of the world. We unashamedly share success stories and good news from the farms and agri-businesses who feed South Africa. For the first time, Grain SA will be presenting NAMPO as a virtual event.
Grain SA has taken a very courageous decision to not continue with the Nampo Harvest Day event in 2020, according to Dr Kobus Laubscher, an independent agricultural economist in Bloemfontein.He said although it was a “sad decision” that would have a significant impact on the broader South African agricultural industry, it was a responsible choice to make in light of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.The event, which would have taken place in May, was initially postponed to August when the national lockdown to contain the pandemic was implemented.“During the pandemic, which is expected to peak in September, we cannot responsibly go ahead with a show that attracts more than 20 000 visitors a day,” said Jannie de Villiers, CEO of Grain SA.“Despite months of planning, considering the state of the pandemic carefully throughout, and an initial extension to the original Nampo Harvest Day date, cancelling the event is the only logical cause of action.”It is expected that this decision would have a significant impact on the economies of the surrounding towns in the Free State and North West, Laubscher added.Bothaville, in particular, would be severely affected. For the first time, Grain SA will be presenting NAMPO as a virtual event.We invite you to join us on this journey from 9 – 12 September 2020.Connect, share knowledge, and learn about the latest industry developments as we explore contemporary developments and topics within the theme – We are confident that our comprehensive virtual programme will deliver the knowledge-rich experience that has supported learning and development in our industry.As always, NAMPO demonstrates our strong connection with the agricultural community, from the producers through to value chain partners and industry organisations.