Agritech Expo 2014 by tim phillips

Planting the seeds for the future of Zambian agriculture

Expo & Conference Guide

expo ZAMBIA

Your comprehensive guide to Zambiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only outdoor agricultural trade expo

Professional Consultation

Agrochemicals

Irrigation

Financial Services

Machinery

Crop Trials

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Zambia is a nation on the rise, with an economy projected to be one of the ten fastest growing in the world between now and 2015. At the heart of this growth is Zambia’s booming agriculture sector, accounting for 35% of the nation’s GDP which equates to around $4.5billon in real money. The expansion of small scale farming and the development of emerging and commercial farms are the key contributors to growth of the agriculture sector in Zambia. Now, as a result, international companies are heading to Zambia to take advantage & contribute to the wealth and opportunity of Africa’s new agricultural hub. Large scale business-to-business events servicing the needs of the modern agricultural professional are non-existent in Zambia. Agricultural “trade-fairs” have been common place for many years, but their public nature has detracted from the business aspects of the event, and both exhibitors and professional visitors are beginning to lose interest. With the launch of Agritech Expo in 2014 the way the Zambian agricultural community views trade events will change forever…

WHY ATTEND AGRITECH EXPO 2014? • Grow your business and increase profits • Meet new suppliers and network with industry professionals • See the latest in agricultural technologies and solutions • Test machinery and equipment • Compare crop yields and agrochemicals on live crop trials • Enhance your skills and knowledge

Find it all in one location. Only at Agritech Expo 2014.

CONTENTS Event Map................................................................ 4 & 5 Event Sectors.......................................................... 6 & 7 USAID at Agritech Expo....................................... 8 & 9 Conference Programme................................. 10 & 11

KEY PARTNERS ZNFU

GART

Zambian National Farmers Union is the apex farmers association in Zambia, promoting the interest of over 600,000 farmers across Zambia. Over 550 commercial and over 1000 emerging farm members, 100 agribusiness and large corporate companies, and over 30 associate members and financial institutions will all have access to Agritech Expo and the Agribusiness Congress.

Golden Valley Agricultural Research Trust (GART) is an autonomous and self-sustaining Public Private Partnership. Formed in 1993 in a joint venture by the Government of Zambia and the Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) Golden Valley Research Farm is a total exceeding 1300 hectares. Agritech Expo will be sited on prime agriculture land. The site is situated along the Great North Road, approximately 50km from Lusaka CBD.

Musika

USAID’s Southern African Trade Hub

Musika is a Zambian non-profit company that works to stimulate private sector investment in the smallholder market. Musika works with all stakeholders in the agricultural market system, with an emphasis on private sector entities that are committed to working with the rural poor as their suppliers, consumers, clients or employees. Musika invests in building ‘value added’ commercial relationships between companies and farmers in any region and in any sector.

The USAID Southern Africa Trade Hub is a four-year U.S. government-funded program designed to increase international competitiveness, intra-regional trade and food security in Southern Africa. The Trade Hub’s agricultural activities are driven by USAID’s Feed the Future Strategy and focus on intra-regional trade in the targeted value chains of maize, soybeans and groundnuts. Primary support is directed to the Feed the Future focal countries within the region (Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia) with special emphasis on encouraging investment and technology transfer from South African organizations in line with USAID’s Strategic Partnership with South Africa.

What is Agritech 2014? Working in partnership with the Zambian National Farmers Union, we are proud to present Agritech Expo, Zambiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first and only outdoor agriculture event servicing the needs of the entire agricultural value-chain. Designed using the European model for agricultural exhibitions, Agritech Expo will draw together some of the industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading suppliers, manufactures, retailers, agents and service providers into one location to showcase the latest in agricultural technologies and farming solutions, as well as provide an open forum to discuss regional plans for development and sustained growth in the agricultural sector. Agritech is simply the number one destination for agricultural professionals with ambitions to grow and develop their operations, and take advantage of the latest advances in the industry. We invite you to take part in the monumental and unique agricultural event, and be part of the development of Zambian agriculture.

70 exhibiting companies, one 24 hectare expo

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PLANTING THE SEEDS FOR THE FUTURE OF ZAMBIAN AGRICULTURE

Set on a 24 hectare site at the GART Research Centre, Agritech Expo will bring together some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading agricultural exhibitors and provide platforms for them to showcase their products and services to you.

EXPO TENT

From live crops trails and machinery demonstrations to professional consultation and vendor networking, Agritech 2014 is the most all-encompassing agricultural ever presented in Zambia.

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EXHIBITOR TYPES Machinery Suppliers Seed Producers Agrochemicals Financial Services Grain Handling Agricultural Commodities Irrigation Livestock

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MACHINERY DEMONSTRATIONS

“Agritech Expo puts Zambia on the map. It is our first businessto-business international farming exhibition and positions Zambia at the same level as our regional partners”

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Mr Ndambo Ndambo, Executive Director of the Zambian National Farmers Union

PLANTING THE SEEDS FOR THE FUTURE OF ZAMBIAN AGRICULTURE

Agritech event sectors LIVE CROP TRIALS

One of the greatest challenges facing farmers across Africa is maximising the potential of their arable land by increasing crop yields. Average crop yields across Zambia are 1.5-2 metric tonnes per hectare where there is genetic potential to achieve 8-10 metric tonnes per hectare in some maize varieties. Agritech crop trials will give you a first-hand opportunity to see the effects and benefits of fertilisers and pesticides produced by exhibitors including BASF, Seed-Co, Zamseed, Klein Karoo and DuPont.

MACHINERY DEMONSTRATIONS Agricultural machinery is a staple of every farm in every corner of the world. Whether you need tractors, combine harvesters, bakkies or quads you will find them at Agritech. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more, you can try before you buy. Observe and test-drive the latest agricultural machinery in one of our 11 Working Demonstration Areas from companies including ActionAuto, John Deere SARO & Tractorzam.

IRRIGATION ZONE

Irrigation is one of the greatest challenges facing small scale farmers as they look to expand their operations and increase their crop yields. Effective water management on farms of all scales is a key component to reducing costs and increasing profitability. Unique to Agritech 2014, the Irrigation Zone will allow you to directly compare irrigation solutions from the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading suppliers including Lindsay, Irritech, Agriplas, Copperbelt Irrigation & Green2000.

The outdoor display areas at Agritech will showcase over 80 company’s products and farming solutions. Navigate the event with ease and find all of your farming and agribusiness needs in one locations. Companies displaying at Agritech include Yielding Tree, Simply Red Industrials, HarvestPlus & Green Belt.

EXPO TENT

Agritech Expo Tent is your destination for service and solution providers to compliment your business activities. From financial services, to professional insurance and professional consultations, the Expo Tent at Agritech is a one-stop-shop to find all services needed to effectively manage an agricultural business. Meet with over 20 providers including Stanbic Bank, ROFF, EFE & Bessemer.

“Musika is very excited to be associated with Agritech Expo 2014 and strongly believes that this ‘first-of-its-kind’ event and those that follow it will be important milestones on Zambia’s road towards a modern, competitive and productive agricultural economy”

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Rob Munro, Musika, Zambia

PLANTING THE SEEDS FOR THE FUTURE OF ZAMBIAN AGRICULTURE

USAID’S SOUTHERN AFRICA TRADE HUB AT AGRITECH EXPO 2014

ambia is a leader in the SADC region in developing commercial agriculture, and the growing interest in the country in developing improved mechanization, inputs, storage and services can serve as a resource and example for Zambia’s neighbors. USAID’s Southern Africa Trade Hub is supporting AgriTech expo to expand its reach and focus in order to serve a broader, regional audience by introducing needed technology and agricultural services to improve food security. The Trade Hub is also sponsoring technical workshop programs at AgriTech Expo that will offer case studies, business tips and best practices for soil quality, mechanization, increased yields and sustainability. USAID is assisting this inaugural AgriTech Expo to reach the greatest number of stakeholders possible in an effective and compelling way, helping the Expo exhibit the latest technology and techniques available to increase on-farm success and secure farmer incomes. The USAID Southern Africa Trade Hub is a four-year U.S. governmentfunded program designed to increase international competitiveness, intra-

regional trade and food security in Southern Africa. The Trade Hub’s agricultural activities are driven by USAID’s Feed the Future Strategy and focus on intra-regional trade in the targeted value chains of maize, soybeans and groundnuts. Primary support is directed to the Feed the Future focal countries within the region (Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia) with special emphasis on encouraging investment and technology transfer from South African organizations in line with USAID’s Strategic Partnership with South Africa. The Trade Hub also supports the African Competitiveness and Trade Expansion (ACTE) initiative. With a team of regional and international experts based in Gaborone, Botswana, the Trade Hub provides targeted technical assistance to governments, the private sector and civil society organizations to advance

regional trade within Southern Africa. As a regional program the Trade Hub works to strengthen the competitiveness of the grain, soy and groundnut value chains by reducing post-harvest losses, introducing better seeds and technologies, strengthening regional agricultural institutions and supporting trade and investment links.

As part of the Agritech Expo, USAID will be running a regional S.M.E vendor subsidiary programme. The programme is designed to financially support the participation of small to medium enterprises from within the SADC region at Agritech Expo, giving them an opportunity to attend the Trade Exhibition and benefit from direct exposure and business networking within the regional farming community. If you would like to apply, or recommend an enterprise, for the USAID programme at Agritech Expo 2014 contact our Event Sales Manager, Liam Beckett now as spaces are limited on +27 27 700 3552 or liam.beckett@spintelligent. com.

FREE technical workshop programme SPONSORED BY

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TENT 1 - DAY 1 & DAY 2

TENT 2 - DAY 1 & DAY 2

YIELD

SUSTAINABILITY

How to increase output while decreasing inputs Proper input management can see your yield increase without increasing costs

10:30 General plant propagation and production Learn the correct techniques to save you time and money 11:00

Beat your bottom line through co-operative farming How working with a co-op can save you costs in the long run

12:00 How to successfully diversify crops How to introduce new crops and what crops work well together 12:30

How I became a profitable farmer Learn how it was successfully done

10:00 Evaluating soil quality and soil maps Learn how to choose the best soil to maximize your produce 10:30

Conservation farming for the future The farming technique that saves you time and money and generates revenue

11:00 Composting, an affordable alternative to fertilizer Learn how to use leaves, kitchen scrap, garden and yard trimmings 12:00

How to identify common symptoms and administer treatments to livestock Veterinarian knowledge share

12:30

How changing my techniques changed my farm Learn how it was successfully done

BUSINESS

MECHANISATION