Agri Mega Day draws over 700 visitors to Kalkfeld

More than 700 visitors and over 100 exhibitors gathered near Kalkfeld on Saturday for the 11th Agri Mega Day, an annual agricultural event aimed at connecting businesses, livestock producers and farming communities.

Organised by the Kalkfeld Farmers Association, the event featured livestock exhibitions, a small-stock auction, agricultural exhibitors and 4x4 activities. Participants travelled from across the country to attend the event at Farm Ekundi Klein Otjikango-Ost near Kalkfeld.

Speaking to Network Media Hub (NMH), association member Volker Kreft said the event had grown steadily since its inception and had become an important platform for business development and community fundraising.

"We had our 11th Agri Mega Day, with more than 100 exhibitors and over 700 visitors attending the event. It has become a fixture on the agricultural calendar and will continue as an annual event," he said.

Kreft said organisers were encouraged by the strong turnout and participation from exhibitors and livestock producers.

"We were very pleased with the cattle and livestock exhibitions, the 4x4 activities, the exhibitors and the auction. There was excellent participation across all aspects of the event," he said.

Creating opportunities

According to Kreft, the primary aim of Agri Mega Day is to create opportunities for businesses and farmers to connect directly.

"The purpose of the exposition is to bring people together to do business. It connects buyers and sellers and creates opportunities for everyone to benefit," he said.

Over the years, Agri Mega Day has developed into one of central Namibia's larger agricultural networking events, attracting agribusinesses, equipment suppliers, livestock breeders and rural entrepreneurs.

Beyond its commercial focus, the event also serves as a fundraising initiative for rural safety and community support projects in the area.

"The funds raised support the work of the Kalkfeld Farmers Association, particularly initiatives aimed at improving community safety through cameras, radio communication systems and other security measures," Kreft said.

Rural safety remains a significant concern for many farming communities across Namibia, particularly in remote areas where communication and rapid response capabilities can be limited.

Kreft said organisers expected the event to continue expanding as more businesses and agricultural stakeholders become involved.

He added that last year's event generated an estimated turnover of N$480 000, although final figures for this year's event were not yet available.