Tuesday - 12 May 2026
SESSION 1: 10:00
To farm or not to farm: the economic reality
Wednesday - 13 May 2026
SESSION 2: 10:00
FMD: one outbreak, many consequences


SESSION 3: 13:00
Water: competing for every drop


SPECIAL: 15:00
Biofuels: fuelling the future
Thursday - 14 May 2026
SESSION 4: 10:00
Driving agriculture's narrative into action
Friday - 15 May 2026
SESSION 5: 10:00
Trade wars, tariffs & opportunities

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Why overregulation is killing off our farmers - and South Africa’s SMEs | Opinion piece

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Understanding the implications of South Africa’s Expropriation Act on agriculture

Understanding the implications of South Africa’s Expropriation Act on agriculture

Nation in Conversation, Session Six – Nampo 2025 In this highly anticipated discussion marked by tension and a need for clarity, panel members unpacked South Africa’s recently enacted Expropriation Act and its implications for agriculture, land ownership, and property rights. While there was broad agreement that the outdated 1975 legislation needed replacing, views diverged sharply over whether the new Act offers a clear path forward or deepens uncertainty, especially for farmers and agricultural investors.

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Adopting advanced technologies for increased efficiency and yield

Adopting advanced technologies for increased efficiency and yield

Nation in Conversation, Session Five – Nampo 2025 As water and other resources become increasingly scarce, particularly on dryland farms, emerging technologies such as precision farming and artificial intelligence are transforming commercial agriculture. In this session, facilitator Anlie Hattingh led a practical discussion on how these tools can help farmers boost productivity, use resources more efficiently, and lessen their environmental footprint while remaining financially viable.

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