- The expo will provide a forum where new innovations, from seed varieties to the most advanced version of agrochemicals, are unveiled by researchers and product developers.
- Participants will be accorded an opportunity to interact with current technologies seeking to make farming efficient from seed to market.
- The 2024 Agitech Expo will bring together a wide range of participants, including Yara East Africa and Agitech Seedlings.
Mwea is set to host the highly anticipated 2024 Agitech Expo from October 11 to 12, 2024 billed as the primary agricultural powerhouse of Kirinyaga County.
The inaugural event will bring together players in the entire agricultural value chain, from industry leaders, researchers, and farmers to innovators.
To be officially opened by Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Andrew Karanja, the expo aims at showcasing the latest technological advancements designed to transform Kenya’s agricultural sector.
Themed “The Use of Smart Technologies in Scaling up Agricultural Value Chains from Seed to Market,” the event shall zero in on how emerging technologies can revolutionise farming practices, from production through distribution.
It should provide participants with the opportunity to experience the various innovations that can help in increasing efficiency, boosting yields, and enhancing the profitability of farmers while solving some of the chronic problems of the industry.
The Agitech Expo is thus expected to attract farmers, agri-professionals, exhibitors, and technology providers in several thousands to make it one of the most impactful agricultural events this year.
Hence, the 2024 Agitech Expo will bring together a wide range of participants, including Yara East Africa and Agitech Seedlings.
Agitech Seedlings: The independent seedling propagation unit, located in central Kenya, specialised in vegetable, herb, fruit, and tree seedlings.
Serving farmers of various cadres-from large-scale producers to farmers maintaining kitchen garden, the company also supplies agro-inputs and technical expertise to help farmers make informed decisions that increase productivity levels.
Yara East Africa: Being one of the key exhibitors at the expo with over 30 years of continuous experience in agricultural development in Kenya and Uganda, Yara is committed to sustainable farming development.
It is a leading player in crop nutrition through high-quality products that enhance crop quality and yields and profitability. This participation highlights commitment to local farmers through knowledge and access to high-quality inputs for the success of sustainable farming.
With its highly intensive agricultural activities, Kirinyaga County is a perfect venue for the Agitech Expo. Mwea presents a perfect setting for an event whose sole purpose is sharing knowledge, technologies, and ideas capable of changing the face of farming due to the widespread rice and horticultural production.
Besides, the presence of key players such as Yara East Africa and Agitech Seedlings further underlines the fact that the region is critical in Kenya’s agricultural value chain, with a particular focus on scaled-up innovations for small- and large-scale farmers.
The Agitech Expo 2024 will be graced with interactive sessions for learning, collaborating, and sharing knowledge.
Furthermore, its feature includes:
Exhibition Stands and Demonstration Plots: Participants will be accorded an opportunity to interact with current technologies seeking to make farming efficient from seed to market.
It will showcase exhibits on precision agriculture, irrigation systems, pest control, and post-harvest handling equipment among many others. Farmers will participate in practical hands-on training on those.
New Product Launches and Expert Views: The expo will provide a forum where new innovations, from seed varieties to the most advanced version of agrochemicals, are unveiled by researchers and product developers. Experts will explain how they should be used; this is very important in ensuring that farmers understand the full potential in improving their productivity.
Knowledge sharing and networking: This exposition is likely to act like a networking point, since many participants are expected, farmers and technology providers will interact and share knowledge amongst themselves, culminating into effective partnership building that enhances sustainable agriculture in Kenya.
The success of both the 2022 and 2023 expos means Agitech Expo 2024 will have more impactful sessions, increased participation, and even more advanced technological solutions catering to Kenya’s agricultural sector.
This year it shall be about driving innovation and collaboration, actually making sure that participants leave with what they need to navigate the ever-changing agricultural landscape with success.
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A must-attend event for farmers, professionals in the agribusiness world, and stakeholders of the sector, AgiTech Expo 2024 is a great opportunity to discover the most recent developments in agricultural technology that will shape the future of farming beyond the borders of Kenya.
The expo goes beyond learning to build resilience in Kenya’s agricultural sector, where farmers acquire knowledge and the tools necessary to deal with the challenges thrown up by climate change and food security.
With this expo, participants will leave in a better position to implement innovative farming for increased productivity, sustainability, and the economic potential that exists along the agriculture value chain – a means of ensuring a prosperous future in agriculture for Kenya.
