Big Dutchman Southern Africa is proud to have exhibited at the 2026 NAMPO Harvest Day, which wraps up today, 15 May, at NAMPO Park in Bothaville, Free State. Organised by Grain SA, NAMPO is one of the largest privately-owned agricultural exhibitions in the Southern Hemisphere, and this year’s edition, themed around Resilience through Innovation, proved to be one of the most energetic and well-attended in recent memory.
For Big Dutchman, NAMPO 2026 was more than a trade show. It was an opportunity to bring our full range of pig, poultry, and egg farming solutions to life in a purpose-built exhibition space, and to connect with thousands of producers, agribusiness professionals, and industry partners over four packed days.
“NAMPO is where South African agriculture comes together. Being here with a stand that truly reflects who we are and what we offer was something our whole team is proud of. The conversations, the connections, and the energy this year were exceptional.”, Big Dutchman Southern Africa team
A stand built to impress
This year’s Big Dutchman stand was a step up in every sense. Housed in a fully fitted custom building branded with our iconic logo and “Taking Action For Future Generations” tagline, the space was designed to give visitors a genuine feel for what Big Dutchman equipment looks like in a real production environment.
Left: the iconic Big Dutchman branding on the exterior wall. Right: our distinctive galvanised silo reception desk, a centrepiece that drew visitors in from across the showground.
At the heart of the stand was a striking galvanised silo-style reception desk: a creative nod to agricultural roots that became one of the talking points of the show. Beyond the aesthetics, the stand was stocked with working equipment displays, product demonstrations, and informational panels covering our full range of solutions for broilers, layers, and pig production.
Equipment on show
Visitors had the chance to get up close with a full multi-tier layer cage system, seeing first-hand how Big Dutchman designs for productivity, bird welfare, and ease of management. Alongside the cage display, our controllers and climate management systems were demonstrated live, giving producers a clear view of how data-driven farm management can reduce costs and improve performance.
Left: a fully assembled layer cage system demonstrating Big Dutchman’s egg production solutions. Right: the ViperTouch climate and production controller system, mounted on an orange control panel.
Our ventilation equipment , including a large tunnel fan fitted with its signature orange cover , was also on display outside the building, giving a tangible sense of the scale and build quality of our climate control offering.
Big Dutchman’s tunnel ventilation fan: a practical demonstration of the climate control equipment that helps farmers maintain optimal house conditions year-round.
NAMPO Harvest Day 2026 , at a glance
- Dates: 12–15 May 2026 , the final day is today
- Venue: NAMPO Park, Bothaville, Free State, South Africa
- Organised by Grain SA , one of the largest agricultural shows in the Southern Hemisphere
- Theme: Resilience through Innovation
- Over 900 exhibitors and an expected 87,000+ visitors in 2026
- Covering machinery, livestock, technology, inputs and agri-services
The team behind the stand
None of this would be possible without the people who make it happen. Our team was on the ground for all four days: set-up, breakdown, and everything in between, engaging with visitors, answering technical questions, and representing Big Dutchman with the passion and professionalism the brand deserves.
The Big Dutchman Southern Africa team at NAMPO 2026. A huge thank you to every team member who made this stand a success.
A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by, asked questions, shared a conversation, or simply came to see what Big Dutchman is all about. Your interest and enthusiasm remind us why we do what we do, and why NAMPO remains one of the most important dates in our calendar year after year.
We look forward to seeing you at the next one. In the meantime, keep an eye on our website and social media channels for project updates, product news, and upcoming events across Southern Africa.
