NAMPO CAPE 2022

Infrastructure: opportunities amid the obstacles 

Session 1 will take place on Wednesday, 14 September, from 10:00 - 11:15. 

We pursue a proactive approach to overcoming challenges of infrastructure in the agricultural sector. Roads, rail and ports have hamstrung producers and agribusinesses for far too long, crippling productivity, market access and often profitability.  In many instances the answers have been found in take-charge private-public partnerships, and even community/producer -led “out of pocket” interventions. A panel discussion on achieving meaningful progress, and opportunities amid the obstacles.

Facilitator:
Theo Vorster
CEO: Galileo Capital

Panel Members:
Mariette Kotzé
Group Operations Manager: Hortgro
Heinie du Toit
Vice President: Agri Western Cape & Farmer: Remhoogte, Ceres
Dr Kandas Cloete
Senior Analyst: BFAP
Dr Pieter Taljaard
CEO: Grain SA
Glen Steyn
Project Manager: Port of Cape Town Logistics Chain

The fresh face of rural revival 

Session 2 will take place on Wednesday, 14 September, from 12:30 - 13:45. 

Rural communities are essential for the equitable growth of agriculture in South Africa. But dwindling job opportunities have reduced the economic base of these communities, resulting in disrepair and decay. To save these communities and ultimately bring them into the fold of production, we need to reduce urbanization, drawing people back to work and live in spaces they can be proud of, that speak of dynamic transformation and inclusive growth. A panel discussion on achieving a lived social compact for rural revival.

Facilitator:
Theo Vorster
CEO: Galileo Capital

Panel Members:
Barend la Grange
COO: Privilege Foundation
Dr Ivan Meyer
Minister of Agriculture: Western Cape
Jannie Strydom
CEO: Agri Western Cape
Lennox Plaatjies
SA PALS: National Liaison Officer, & Director of Bambisane Farming

Economic collision course: driver or driven?

Session 3 will take place on Thursday, 15 September, from 10:00 - 11:15. 

The impact of global markets on South Africa’s growth trajectory cannot be underestimated, but many role-players in the local agri sector are pushing for a more proactive approach to economic policy, rather than merely reacting to events and conditions beyond our control. This calls for a united goal, and a concerted, collective effort from agri organisations, agribusinesses and producers alike, to drive more favourable conditions. A panel discussion with industry experts looking at the challenges and opportunities

Facilitator:
Theo Vorster
CEO: Galileo Capital

Panel Members:
Madalet Sessions
Portfolio Manager: Denker Capital
Dawie Roodt
Chief Economist: Efficient Group
Dr Roelof Botha
Economic Advisor: Optimum Investment Group
Prof André Jooste
Professor, Agricultural Economics: Stellenbosch University

Winter grains: a boost for barley

Session 4 will take place on Thursday, 15 September, from 12:30 - 13:45. 

Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine places special significance on the Western Cape’s winter crop season of 2022/23, with opportunities arising to boost domestic production, especially of barley.  The focus is on ensuring that barley competes sustainably with other crops, that the supply chain works effectively and that risks are limited as far as possible while delivering good quality crops. While good rainfall during planting bodes well, increased input costs and variable weather conditions will play a major role in determining a good season amid international shortages. A panel discussion with leading experts to discuss challenges, evaluate opportunities and project market-related results.

Facilitator:
Theo Vorster
CEO: Galileo Capital

Panel Members:
Manfred Venter
Agricultural Manager, South Africa: ABInBev
Jose de Kock
Chairperson, Barley Specialist Working Group: Grain SA
Dr Dirk Strydom
NAMPO, Marketing and Research Coordination Lead: Grain SA
Johan Lusse
General Manager, Grain & Agri Services: Overberg Agri

Rural Safety: YOU are the difference, in collaboration with Agri Western Cape:

Session 5, will take place on Thursday, 15 September, from 14:30 - 15:45.

Farm attacks and violence in rural areas have a discernible impact on production and the sustainability of the sector, demanding urgent intervention. Achieving material rural safety will require a multi-pronged approach where solutions are found for community safety, farm safety and home safety. Lessons learned are shared in a panel discussion with the main purpose to prevent future incidents.

Facilitator:
Theo Vorster
CEO: Galileo Capital

Panel Members:
Derek Mathews
Chairperson: Grain SA, & Co-owner of Silverton Farming Enterprises
Uys van der Westhuijzen
Chairperson, Rural Safety Policy Committee: Agri Western Cape
Jan Visagie
Secretary: Cape Flats Agricultural Association

Youth: technology and strategies for the future

Session 6 will take place on Friday, 16 September, from 10:00 - 11:45. 

The future success of any sector in the digital age is determined largely by its adoption of technology and its strategy for adapting to everchanging variables. The same is true of the agriculture sector. So how are we integrating the youth into our strategies for production, research and policy? Who are the decision-makers, the change-makers, the fresh-thinkers and the action-takers? And how do we reimagine the whole sector for an often-uncertain tomorrow? A panel discussion to anchor tomorrow in positive change, today.

Facilitator:
Anlie Hattingh
News Anchor: eNCA

Panel Members:
Barend la Grange
Lead, Stellenbosch AgroInformatics Initiative: Stellenbosch University
Dr Ivan Meyer
Project Manager: Brand Republic
Jannie Strydom
Farmer: Soutvlei, Somerset East
Lennox Plaatjies
Farmer: Dasberg, Riviersonderend

Panel Members:
Dr Jan Greyling
Lead, Stellenbosch AgroInformatics Initiative: Stellenbosch University
Karla Hendriks
Project Manager: Brand Republic
Aviwe Gxotiwe
Farmer: Soutvlei, Somerset East
Gerswin Louw
Farmer: Dasberg, RiviersonderendPanel Members:
Heleen Viljoen
Junior Economist: Grain SA