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NEWS SENWES ONCE AGAIN PART OF NAMPO HARVEST DAY The much anticipated Nampo Harvest Day takes place from 14 – 17 May at Nampo Park near Bothaville again this year and, as from day one of the event, as was the case 53 years ago, Senwes will be part of the action. Grain SA, organisers of the premier event on the country's agri-calendar, are hoping to exceed last year’s record attendance of 82 817!  By Senwes Scenario Team S enwes Grainlink will be flying the Senwes group flag at their stall, which last year received a silver award for innovative and unique layout. Visitors can again look forward to receiving expert advice on the procurement, handling and storage of grain. Be sure to visit the stall to not miss out. The Nampo Harvest Day administration manager, Wim Venter, says they are preparing for about 770 exhibitors. “We’re hoping for good weather and that all our exhibitors will enjoy good business sales throughout the 4 days.” Visitors can look forward to some new additions this year, 8 SENWES SCENARIO | AUTUMN 2019 such as a new gate 4 at the northern parking area near the Santam Agri Hall, the installation of new turnstile gates, a new JCB building on the grounds, as well as upgrades to the John Deere exhibit. NATION IN CONVERSATION The Senwes-initiated agricultural talk show, Nation in Conversation, will again be broadcast live from the Nampo Harvest Day with at least two recordings a day over the 4-day period. The show, which has taken the agri-discussion mainstream with media partners like the Mail and Guardian, News24, eNCA, RSG, 702 Talk Radio, City Press and Business Day, as well as the traditional agri-press, will again focus on topical issues such as transformation, communal land, agriculture after the election, the deterioration of the platteland, successful financial models in unstable times and the future of agriculture. As in the past, the discussion panels will reflect agriculture’s foremost thought leaders on the different topics. For the full schedule of topics, hosts and panel members, please visit www.nationinconversation.co.za. RETAIL Senwes' retail partner, Hinterland, will host its very popular store on site selling outdoor, camping and arms and ammunition merchandise to mention but a few. Also make sure that you engage with the Hinterland experts on animal, irrigation and fuel solutions. Senwes looks forward to seeing you at Harvest Day 2019!