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Farmer's WeeklyNampo Alfa staged its most successful livestock programme in a decade despite the continuing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) challenge, according to Albert Loubser, livestock coordinator for Nampo Alfa 2026. Organisers are now planning an Africa Livestock Conference as part of a broader African focus…
Farmer's WeeklySouth Africa’s red meat industry needs sufficient funding, changes in state animal health management, and stronger farmer participation if it is to achieve its growth ambitions. This was according to speakers at the Road to Recovery event at Nampo Alfa on 2 October.
Farmer's WeeklySavanna ram Demolisher from Maize Valley Savanna Goat Stud lived up to his name at this year’s Nampo Alfa, defeating strong competition to claim the overall interbreed title at the inaugural BKB Super 10 Goat Show on 2 October.
Farmer's WeeklyA Brahman bull and a Simmentaler cow claimed top honours at the 2026 Old Mutual Wealth National Interbreed Championships at Nampo Alfa on Saturday, 3 October.
Farmer's WeeklyLivestock competitions, outdoor demonstrations and youth skills development drew visitors to the opening day of Nampo Alfa, but discussions around the future of South Africa's livestock industry and the need for greater unity dominated many of the conversations.
Farmer's WeeklyStringent biosecurity measures and widespread vaccination compliance have enabled Nampo Alfa to host one of its largest livestock exhibitions yet despite the ongoing challenge posed by foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), according to Albert Loubser, livestock coordinator for Nampo Alfa.