NAMPO wraps up after a week of agri-innovation
NAMPO, one of the largest agricultural exhibitions in Africa has drawn thousands of farmers and industry leaders to the area.
According to Leon Kotze of Standard Bank, their presence in several nations allows for a warm handshake and trade solutions across borders.
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