African Agriculture Events Calendar 2026
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January 29–31 | Agro & Poultry Africa – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
The Agro & Poultry Africa International Trade Exhibition returns to Dar es Salaam’s Diamond Jubilee Hall. This longstanding trade show covers a broad spectrum of agricultural sectors, including crop production, aquaculture, poultry, dairy, irrigation systems, livestock, farm machinery, and food processing technologies. It offers valuable networking and business development opportunities for farmers, input suppliers, and agribusiness professionals in East Africa’s dynamic agricultural markets.
February 11–12 | 9th Africa Agri Expo – Nairobi, Kenya
The Africa Agri Expo at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre is one of the continent’s leading agribusiness trade shows. Supported by Kenya’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the event brings together farmers, industry professionals, policymakers, and technology providers. Exhibitions will showcase tractors, irrigation systems, seeds, fertilizers, farm automation tools, and digital solutions that are shaping modern African agriculture.
March 8–11 | IBMA Conference 2026 – Port Elizabeth, South Africa
The International Business Models in Agriculture (IBMA) Conference convenes experts, researchers, agribusiness leaders, financial institutions, and farmers to discuss scalable business models that enhance food security, rural prosperity, and trade. The 2026 theme, “AgriFuture: Connecting African Innovation to Global Markets,” highlights agriculture’s evolving role in regional and global value chains.
March 11–13 | 11th Agritec Africa – Johannesburg, South Africa
At the Gallagher Convention Centre, Agritec Africa showcases agricultural technologies, machinery, farming inputs, and sustainable practice solutions. This major exhibition and conference attracts progressive farmers, dealers, distributors, and policymakers keen to explore innovations that boost productivity and mechanization across African farming systems.
March 25–27 | Africa FarmTech Expo – Lusaka, Zambia & Southern Africa Edition
The Africa FarmTech Expo in Lusaka brings together stakeholders from crop and livestock sectors, food processing, animal nutrition, aquaculture, and feed industries. This event is a platform for discovering modern technologies, networking with suppliers, and gaining insights into regional farming trends.
May 6–8 | Africa Packaging Expo – Lusaka, Zambia
Held alongside related industry showcases, the Africa Packaging Expo focuses on packaging materials and processing technologies relevant to agriculture and agribusiness. Farmers and agrifood businesses can connect with manufacturers of packaging solutions that help extend product shelf life, improve marketability, and add value.
June 3–5 | Market Access Africa – Durban, South Africa
Market Access Africa is a key event for linking buyers and sellers in the agricultural and agrifood value chain. Organized at the International Convention Centre in Durban, the event emphasizes expanding market opportunities, improving supply chains, and enhancing value-added agricultural exports within Africa and beyond.
June 17–19 | 12th Agritec Africa & Graintech Africa – Nairobi, Kenya
In Nairobi, Agritec Africa returns with a focus on agricultural technologies and inputs. Concurrently, Graintech Africa highlights the grain value chain, offering insights and technologies for processing, storage, quality control, and automation. The combined exhibitions provide broad exposure to innovations across crop, dairy, livestock, and grain sectors.
July 15–17 | Africa FarmTech Expo – Nairobi, Kenya & Eastern Africa Edition
The Africa FarmTech Expo Kenya Edition focuses on livestock, poultry, dairy, aquaculture, and animal feed technologies. Hosted at the Sarit Expo Centre, this regional trade show connects African livestock producers and agritech innovators with global suppliers and service providers.
September 15–17 | Africa FarmTech Expo – Lagos, Nigeria & Western Africa Edition
In Lagos, the Africa FarmTech Expo Western Africa edition will gather stakeholders from crop, livestock, feed, and aquaculture sectors, offering a platform for business development, networking, and exposure to new technologies that support sustainable agriculture across West Africa
September 22–25 | 8th African Conference of Agricultural Economists – Nairobi, Kenya
The African Conference of Agricultural Economists (ACAE) is a major forum for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to share research and strategies on innovation, digital transformation, trade, and climate-smart agriculture. This conference serves as an important platform for evidence-based policy dialogue and collaboration.
November 1–5 | 31st Commonwealth Agriculture Conference – Cape Town, South Africa
Hosted at the Century City Conference Centre, the Commonwealth Agriculture Conference brings together agricultural leaders, policymakers, researchers, and innovators from across the Commonwealth. The event fosters knowledge exchange on global and regional agriculture challenges, opportunities, and solutions, with a strong focus on sustainability and agritech innovation.
Why These Events Matter for Farmers
The 2026 agriculture events calendar offers African farmers and agribusinesses critical opportunities to:
- Learn and adopt new technologies that improve productivity and resilience.
- Access regional and international markets through trade expos and business matchmaking.
- Build networks with input suppliers, technology providers, and buyers.
- Stay informed on policy and market trends shaping the future of agriculture.
Attending these events can help farmers and stakeholders stay ahead of major shifts in agricultural practice, technology, and regional trade — making 2026 a year of engagement, innovation, and growth.
