Agritech Expos ZNFU: Zero Rate Agriculture Needed to Make Zambia Breadbasket
Summary
This year even more small-scale, emerging and commercial farmers are expected to descend on the GART research centre where the latest farming products and services will be showcased.As in previous years, Agritech Expo enjoys extensive support from the agri industry with well-known suppliers AFGRI and John Deere returning as platinum sponsors again.And we are looking at the issue of mechanisation, getting away from the old traditional way of doing our work.”The full interview with Mr Zimba is available on the event website.In the heart of Zambia’s agri-hubAgritech Expo at GART in Chisamba will once again offer free, interactive workshops offering practical advice as well as live demonstrations to help farmers combat challenges such as the armyworm, explore new technologies such as aquaculture as well as learn from experts on improving efficiency of operations and yields on their farms.Last year, the event drew a record-breaking attendance of 17 605 visitors.This year even more small-scale, emerging and commercial farmers are expected to descend on the GART research centre where the latest farming products and services will be showcased.Confirmed gold sponsors are Action Auto, Agricon, BHBW, Case Construction, Case Agriculture, Gourock and SARO.Multi-award winning Agritech ExpoAgritech Expo Zambia recently won two coveted awards at the AAXO ROAR Organiser and Exhibitor Awards in Johannesburg which honour excellence in the exhibition and events industry on the continent.