Events

NAMPO Harvest Day 2026, hosted by Grain SA, ranks among Africa’s top agricultural trade shows and stands as one of the largest privately run farming exhibitions in the Southern Hemisphere. It takes place 12–15 May 2026 at NAMPO Park on the R30, Bothaville 9660, Free State, South Africa.

The event is essential for farmers, agribusinesses, equipment makers, input suppliers, tech providers, livestock role-players and service firms. By combining static displays with live demos, NAMPO lets visitors see, compare and test the newest solutions in one venue, helping producers make smarter investment choices.

What sets NAMPO apart is its wide sector coverage. Exhibits span tractors and machinery, planting and harvesting equipment, irrigation, crop inputs, grain storage and handling, livestock-related products, finance and insurance, research organisations and rural support services. With more than 750 exhibitors, it offers a high-impact commercial platform for product launches and live demonstrations.

Beyond trade, NAMPO functions as a knowledge and networking hub. Visitors can attend expert panels and debates on efficiency, sustainability, rural safety, market access and policy, gaining practical insights alongside new technology.

NAMPO’s roots go back to 1967 near Bloemfontein, when just 200 producers gathered. Today it draws over 87,000 visitors annually, making it the leading meeting place for Africa’s farming community to connect and explore innovations.

For 2026, strict biosecurity applies due to foot-and-mouth disease. No cloven-hoofed animals will be allowed, while horses, dogs and poultry may attend under controlled conditions, a measure aimed at protecting the industry while preserving the show experience.

In short, NAMPO Harvest Day 2026 is a key destination for anyone in agriculture, offering access to leading machinery, crop technologies, inputs, services and emerging trends, and remaining central to networking, business and innovation in South African and regional farming.