Harare, Zimbabwe | Dr. Andrew Matibiri, CEO of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS), announced that over 300 rural farmers from Zimbabwe’s ten provinces will participate in this year’s event. These farmers, among thousands expected to attend, will gain from various benefits including training, idea exchange, and enhanced agricultural innovation frameworks.
In a recent interview, Dr. Matibiri explained that the show aims to support rural farmers by fostering idea exchange and developing resilience strategies in response to El Niño-induced droughts. The event also focuses on improving competitiveness and meeting other essential needs.
“Despite past challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, we anticipate a growing number of participants,” Dr. Matibiri stated.
He emphasized the show’s goal to provide farmers with access to advanced systems for showcasing their products in a competitive environment. “We will bring together farmers from across the country, offering them training and opportunities to connect with various companies to enhance their production capabilities,” he added.
The 114th edition of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show is scheduled to take place from August 26th to 31st in Harare. Organizers have introduced advanced monitoring and security measures to ensure safety, particularly for children and other vulnerable groups.
The event will feature over 560 exhibitors utilizing 78,224 square meters of space, with 282 local and seven international exhibitors confirmed so far, totaling 289 participants.
Since joining ZAS, Dr. Matibiri has been instrumental in launching initiatives such as the Mining-Agri Village, which explores the intersection of mining and agriculture, and boosting international involvement and investment in the show.
This year’s theme is “Cultivating Prosperity: Growing Business. Innovating for Change. Nurturing our Future.”