Lusaka, Zambia – Zambia’s premier agricultural showcase, the Mazabuka AgriExpo, is strategically relocating to Lusaka this year, a move designed to broaden access to cutting-edge farming technology and expertise for both established commercial and emerging farmers.
The event, which has traditionally been a cornerstone for the country’s sugar belt community, will be held on October 10 and 11. This shift aims to bridge the accessibility gap that has long prevented many rural farmers from engaging with crucial innovations due to constraints like weak infrastructure and mobility issues.
Agriculture in Zambia, a vital engine of economic growth, is at a pivotal juncture where technological adoption is key to overcoming challenges such as climate pressures and rising input costs. The AgriExpo serves as a practical platform where knowledge meets opportunity, focusing on solutions that directly enhance farm productivity and profitability.
Bridging the Innovation Gap
While the sector has steadily benefited from exposure to international technology, the reality is that many farmers remain excluded from this progress. The decision to host the event in Lusaka’s farming hub is a direct response to this disparity, ensuring that the latest in mechanisation, irrigation efficiency, precision farming, and crop management is accessible to a wider network of producers.
“Every step forward in mechanisation… has the potential to secure food security while strengthening the bottom line of Zambian farmers,” organizers noted.
Solutions for the Planting Season
The AgriExpo, supported by partners including Professional Insurance and Sasol, will transform the Mazabuka Turf Club into a hub for agricultural activity. Farmers from Choma, Monze, Kalomo, and beyond can expect an impressive line-up of practical solutions just in time for the new planting season.
Key features of the exhibition include:
- Tractor and implement demonstrations
- Advanced pump and irrigation technology
- Displays of new seed and fertiliser for higher yields
- Green energy innovations to tackle electricity constraints
- Access to leasing and financing options to facilitate investment
Agricultural expos play a vital role in shaping the future of farming by providing an essential networking platform. By facilitating connections between farmers, suppliers, agribusiness experts, and financiers, the Mazabuka AgriExpo is positioned as a critical catalyst to empower local farmers and ensure sustainable regional growth.
