The NAMPO Boereplanne competition once again drew lots of interest at NAMPO Cape 2026, held in Bredasdorp from 9 to 12 September. Farmers, high-school learners and other innovators presented practical inventions in seven categories, designed to solve everyday problems on farms and at home.
By Marise Schoonraad, journalist at Landbouweekblad and African Farming
Cornel Uys took first place in the Modified Machinery, Implements and Agricultural Equipment category with his Bobcat Tracks. Attie du Toit (aka Boer JA!) was the runner-up with his Boer JA! mixing tank. He says the design helps to keep chemicals separate, making it easier to use the tank for livestock later.
In the Tools category, Michris Janse van Rensburg won first place with his Monster Pump. The powerful portable water pump consists of an attachment powered by a cordless drill. JP Rossouw placed second with his Spoel tot Spoel system.
Stian Thompson won the Home and Garden category with a ride-on lawnmower. The 20-year-old entered the mini tractor in last year’s competition, but has since modified it by fitting a mower deck underneath, allowing the operator to mow while seated.
JP Rossouw earned another second-place finish with an extendable roof rack.
In the Open category, Niel du Toit won with a hunting box, and Pieter du Toit placed second with a cartridge-case tumbler.
School entries
The schools division consisted of several categories, with one winner selected in each.
Anton Joubert of Drostdy Technical High School won the Welding and Metalwork category with a tool box.
Fellow Drostdy learner Ninke Olivier took first place in the Fitting and Machining category with a corner cabinet.
Christopher du Toit, also from Drostdy, won the Construction category with a wooden rack.
Luaan van Rensburg of Drostdy won the Woodwork category with a cross-peen hammer.
In the Agricultural Engineering category, Adam Fourie of Oakdale Agricultural School took first place with a cattle neck clamp.
Jacques Smit received a special prize for his Turbostraw.
In the Commercial category, Richard Botes received the Grain SA prize for his KanJan prop wrench.
Organisers and judges
- Donald Brink – Omnia
- Wilken Fourie – Omnia
- Dirk Strydom – Grain SA
- Chris Burgess – Landbouweekblad
- Andries Theron (convenor) Tom van Rooyen, Rossouw Swart, Frans Roodman and Dirk Uys – judges
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