A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME

THE

GRAIN AND OILSEED INDUSTRY

OF SOUTH AFRICA – A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME

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• An economic impact study that was done in 2008 by the University of the Free

State showed that visitors to Bothaville spent approximately R7 million during the

Harvest Day, while exhibitors’ spending amounted to R3,5 million.

• A renovation project of front part of the cattle complex started in 2011 and was

completed in 2015.

• A ploughing competition, which served as qualifier for the World Ploughing

Competition, was presented during the Harvest Day between 2013 and 2015 by

Grain SA in collaboration with Tubestone.

• Since 2015 an auctioneers’ competition has been held in the auction complex in

collaboration with the magazine

Veeplaas

and Toyota.

• The first phase of the 8 000m

extension of the exhibiting spaces on the old south-

ern parking area, as well as the building of a new parking area at the southern

end of the grounds, was put commissioned during the Harvest Day of 2013.

• The popular Nation in Conversation discussion forum, in which Grain SA, Senwes

and other companies are partners, has involved thinking leaders from various

affiliations, political backgrounds and the business sector since 2013 to carry on a

dialogue during the Harvest Day on agricultural matters of national interest and to

find solutions to ensure the future and viability of the agricultural industry.

• After the attendance of the ladies’ programme declined over time, the SAMPI Hall

has since 2015 made room for a wider variety of exhibitors focusing on the ladies.

• Various seed companies take part in seed plots that were installed on the newpart

of the grounds in 2015. This addition gives Harvest Day goers the opportunity

to view and compare suppliers’ cultivars in practical production conditions.

NAMPO’s animal shows are representa-

tive of most of the breed societies in the

country.

A free tractor-and-trailer transport system was introduced for individuals who are less

mobile…and for tired NAMPO feet.

Special provision is made for members of the local and overseas media at the Grain SA

media centre.