Agri-Expo has been recognised with a top Industry Innovation Award at the 2026 Western Cape Economy Innovation Awards, organised by the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), held on Monday 1 June at Cape Town City Hall.

At a panel discussion hosted by Nedbank at this year’s NAMPO Harvest Day, one message emerged clearly from farmers, scientists, financiers and technology providers: the future resilience of agriculture will depend on how quickly the sector restores soil health, improves the intelligence of its data systems, and transitions toward more regenerative farming systems.

The prime-location facility, complete with a fully equipped in-house workshop, marks a significant milestone in Tata Africa’s mission to bring world-class agricultural and construction solutions closer to Senegalese farmers and operators.

Nissan South Africa is driving its support of the local agricultural and mining industries with the announcement of three new brand ambassadors who all have roots firmly planted in these vital economic activities.

Bridgestone, a global leader in tyres and sustainable mobility solutions, will take centre stage at Grain SA’s NAMPO Harvest Day, one of the largest agricultural exhibitions in the Southern Hemisphere, from 12 to 15 May 2026, with a robust exhibit designed to help South African farmers unlock greater productivity, reliability, and operational efficiency.

“Genetics need to deliver when conditions are favourable, but they also need to perform when the season becomes more challenging,” says Gerrie Ludick, Technical Marketing Specialist and row crop expert at InteliGro, who will attend his 46th NAMPO this year.

The Sustainability Institute (SI) partnered with African agritech innovator MyBitSecure to pilot smart agriculture technology at the SI’s community garden in Lynedoch.

South African farmers are being asked – by consumers, financiers, and the environment itself – to fundamentally rethink how they produce food.

From climate challenges to rising costs, the organisers say this year’s Nampo Harvest Day showcases the technologies, ideas and partnerships farmers need to adapt, stay profitable and secure the future of farming in South Africa

Tiger Brands’ local agriculture development programme, Hulisani, has welcomed 17 emerging farmers from Musina in Limpopo as its second cohort.