The 57th NAMPO Harvest Day, proudly presented by Grain SA and held from 13 - 16 May 2025 at NAMPO Park, concluded on a high note last week, reaffirming its position as the Southern Africa’s largest and most influential grain-focused agricultural trade exhibition. With a record attendance of 87 191 visitors over four days and hosting more than 900 exhibitors, NAMPO 2025 once again proved to be the significant convergence point for the grain sector, the broader agri-value chain, and a critical engagement platform to explore solutions and discussions for the agricultural industry. Various exhibitors use the NAMPO Harvest Day as a platform to launch new products and innovations to the agricultural industry. With air traffic totalling 377 aeroplanes and 69 helicopters predominantly form the business sector, the sky above NAMPO was as busy as the ground below – a clear symbol of the reach, relevance, and reputation this event has built over decades.

“Despite the current harvesting pressures facing producers where wet conditions during harvest delayed harvest time, the show was a resounding success. The general mood among farmers was upbeat, and exhibitors have expressed satisfaction with the quality of business done. The strong presence of young people also reinforces that agriculture in South Africa has a future,” said Danie Minnaar, Chairperson of Grain SA’s Harvest Day Committee.

While visitor numbers are a key performance indicator, the business conducted during NAMPO is an even more important measure of success. “There’s no doubt that last week’s expo enabled meaningful business engagements across the value chain,” Dr Dirk Strydom, Managing Director of NAMPO (Pty) Ltd, said.

Strydom also noted the increased presence of mainstream media, in addition to the dedicated agricultural press, which helped broaden the narrative around the role and realities of the agricultural sector.

“NAMPO is not just Grain SA’s flagship event – it is proudly owned by our members – 7 670 commercial and 6 073 developing producers – and driven by Grain SA’s commitment to farmer profitability and food security. It’s a space for practical engagement, driven by the needs of producers,” said Richard Krige, Chairperson of Grain SA. “NAMPO’s purpose remains clear: it’s a neutral, apolitical platform that promotes knowledge sharing, innovation and critical dialogue to advance the entire sector - from soil to silo.”

We would like to thank each and every one of our customers and visitors who attended the event and joined us. We hope to see you next year.