The countdown is on! As farmers across the country navigate shifting climate patterns, soaring input costs, and evolving market demands, NAMPO Cape 2026 is stepping up to power the future of agriculture. Set to transform Bredasdorp Park from 9 to 12 September 2026, this premier trade show brings together producers, researchers, and agri-tech pioneers with a sharp, singular focus: practical innovation that boosts your bottom line.
“NAMPO Cape creates that crucial meeting point between everyday farming challenges and cutting-edge ideas,” says Dr. Dirk Strydom, Managing Director of NAMPO (Pty) Ltd. “Whether it’s high-tech water management or a clever solution welded together in a farm workshop, innovation only matters when it works on the ground.”
Tunnels, Tech, and the Future of Vegetables
A massive highlight for this year’s lineup is a high-powered, two-hour seminar titled “Protected agriculture as the future of the Western Cape vegetable industry,” hosted on Friday, 11 September.
Sponsored by Ikusasa and The Efficient Group, this session zeroes in on how controlled-environment agriculture—think state-of-the-art tunnel production, hydroponics, precision climate control, and smart water management—can safeguard crop yields and build climate resilience. Renowned economist Dawie Roodt will cap off the event, breaking down the financial case for technology-driven food production. Designed for commercial vegetable growers, emerging farmers, and agri-investors alike, it’s a must-attend roadmap for securing year-round market supply.
The Great ‘Boereplanne’ Showdown
Proof that brilliant ideas don’t always require millions in R&D, the popular Farmer’s Innovations (Boereplanne) competition is back! Sponsored by Omnia Nutriology®, this fan-favorite showcase highlights real-world inventions created by farmers, students, and tinkers to make daily tasks safer, faster, and cheaper.
Entries span eight exciting categories:
- New & Modified: Original or adapted machinery and software.
- Tools & Home: Electrical/non-electrical tools and household lifehacks.
- Open & Schools: Low-cost ideas under R5,000 alongside student inventions.
- Commercial & Video: Marketed products and remote digital entries.
Key submission deadlines are fast approaching! Commercial and video category entries close 20 August 2026, with all other categories closing 1 September 2026. Physical submissions must reach stand E8 by 14:00 on 8 September.
Judging kicks off Wednesday, 9 September, building up to an exciting prizegiving ceremony at 12:00 on Friday, 11 September. Besides cash prizes, the commercial winner snags a prime 10m × 10m exhibition stand at NAMPO Cape 2027! For Boereplanne entries and general enquiries, contact Wim Venter at [email protected] or 086 004 7246.
NAMPO Cape 2026: Bredasdorp to Host Winter Grain Region’s Premier Agricultural Event
Plan Your Visit
Don’t miss out on four days packed with live demonstrations, networking, and game-changing agri-tech. Visitors can view all Boereplanne entries at the stand next to Omnia throughout the expo.
- Show Hours: 08:00–17:00 (Wed–Fri) | 08:00–14:00 (Sat, 12 Sept)
- Tickets: R110 online via OpenTickets (valid any single day) | R120 at the gate (R60 for children; pre-schoolers enter free).
- Accommodation: Contact the Cape Agulhas Tourism Office at 028 424 2584 / 082 896 2225 or visit www.overberg-info.co.za. Tent accommodation is also available right on site at Bredasdorp Park ([email protected]).
Get your tickets early and see firsthand how practical ingenuity is shaping the next era of farming!