AGCO Partners with Agritech Expo in Zambia with Exclusive Diamond Sponsorship
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There is also a serious lack of investment in modern seed and fertiliser, while few farms employ the latest agronomic advice or mechanisation.He continues: “AGCO plans to introduce up to 15 new products for African farmers including planters, harvesters and storage units.Agriculture remains the main source of income and employment for the majority of Zambians; and Zambia has not realized its maximum agriculture potential due to limited investments not only in the production stage, but also in high value agro-processing.” The Zambian National Farmers Union (ZNFU) is also a key partner in Agritech Expo which is expected to draw more than 6500 small, medium and large scale farmers, suppliers, manufacturers, retails, agents and service providers in April.Chisamba, Zambia, February 23, 2014 --( PR.com )-- “Agriculture holds the key to transforming the prosperity of many African countries, where agriculture and farming drives the local economy,” says Nuradin Osman, Director of Operations at AGCO Africa and Middle East.Agriculture remains the main source of income and employment for the majority of Zambians; and Zambia has not realized its maximum agriculture potential due to limited investments not only in the production stage, but also in high value agro-processing.”The Zambian National Farmers Union (ZNFU) is also a key partner in Agritech Expo which is expected to draw more than 6500 small, medium and large scale farmers, suppliers, manufacturers, retails, agents and service providers in April.Event dates and location:Expo: 4-5 April 2014Conference: 4 April 2014Location: GART Research Centre, Chisamba, ZambiaAgritech Expo is organised by leading Cape Town-based trade exhibition and conference organiser, Spintelligent Pty.