NAMPO 2026: South African Farmers Embrace Innovation for Long-Term Resilience
South Africa's agricultural sector is undergoing a transformation, focusing on resilience through innovation as highlighted at the upcoming NAMPO Harvest Day in Bothaville. The event, scheduled from May 12 to 15, 2026, emphasizes the shift from short-term survival strategies to long-term profitability and sustainability. Brendan Jacobs, Head of Agribusiness at Standard Bank South Africa, notes that resilience in agriculture now involves using innovation and better information to make smarter decisions, manage risk, and build profitable farming businesses. The sector is responding to rising cost pressures by prioritizing planning, adaptation, and commercial discipline over defensive measures. Innovation is being applied across the agricultural value chain to improve operational efficiency, financial planning, and market access, with a focus on solutions that deliver tangible value and support commercial sustainability. 
