The agricultural sector is the awakening giant of Africa and very significant calls have been made from the continent and elsewhere for a dramatic refocusing of attention and funds to support the development of the agriculture and agribusiness in Africa. 
                                  
The 4th Agribusiness Africa Conference                      

"Africa as the Potential Solution the the World Food Crisis"

Gallagher Exhibition Centre in Midrand , 26 July 2010        

This prestigious and very relevant event will focus on the global food crisis and presents opportunities for many segments of South African business & agriculture and include suppliers of imported non-African sourced food into Africa, new markets for sub-Saharan subsistence farmers with surpluses, better cost/sales ratios for the larger mechanised farmers and better utilisation and cost effectiveness for transport and warehousing operations into Africa.

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Interested in meeting other businesses that you may have synergy with?                                                                       

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The Agrifica Africa Pavilion at the Africa Big 7 (AB7) & SAITEX Exhibition 25 -27 July 2010

Why participate in the Agrifica Africa Pavilion 2010?

Testimonial: Zambia’s agro processing sector reaps benefits at Exhibition

It was only the second time that Zambian companies had exhibited at the show that covers all aspects of the food & beverage and AgriBusiness industries - they had learnt well from their first outing. The Zambian pavilion put together under the auspices of the USAID-funded MATEP project (Market Access Trade Enabling Policy) and co-ordinated by Chibembe Nyalugwe won a first prize in the stand awards. 

Zambia was one of the first of an increasing number of African countries whose businessmen support the Exhibition either through national pavilions or in their own right. The 2009 event saw participation from Ghana, Mozambique, Kenya, Tanzania, Swaziland and Mauritius. It is reported that in 2010 they expect these countries to be joined by Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Malawi and Uganda.

This growing attendance adds increasing value to all stakeholders according to Lwazi Mhlongo, Agri-Business and Marketing Manager, National Agricultural Marketing Board – Swaziland. He went on to say “What was
interesting to see was the amount of trade going on, the information sharing and the networking. Interesting to note as well was the country representation. More and more African countries are participating in agriculture related trade, organised by AGRIFICA which is very encouraging.”

But it’s not just the Africa presence that is growing the international companies, exporters, traders and joint venture seekers see the event as a cost-effective entrée into the markets of the continent. Last year’s representation from 45 countries is already swelled by the confirmed addition of many more countries in 2010.

This event – is the largest event of its kind in Africa, and the only expo on the continent that provides such a platform and facilitates such wide-ranging business opportunities, networking possibilities and the chance to gain international recognition for your goods and services. The event showcases products and services from fresh and produced foods to speciality foods and beverages, from export to import, as well as retail manufacturing processes and agriculture.

Business opportunities arise not just from visitors to the show but a number of deals were signed between exhibitors
With Zambia’s wealth of natural resources, the burgeoning horticultural sector that contributes between 7%-12% of the country’s exports, and its potential for honey, aquaculture and meat exports, AB7 is truly ‘the road to riches’.

The AgriBusines Africa Exhibition at the Agrifica Pavilion will focus on the following sectors:
• Agro Processing, packaging & refrigeration
• Agribusiness project management & structuring
•  Marketing & Export of processed agricultural products

The  Agrifica Agribusiness Africa Conference is scheduled for Monday 26 July 2010 at the Grill Venue at GallagherConvention Centre. 

The Exhibition runs in conjunction with the Africa Big 7 & SAITEX from Sunday 25 - Tuesday 27 July 2010 
with B2B meetings scheduled at the Agrifica Africa Pavilion from  25 -27 July

Exhibition costs
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Exhibition Floor Plan

Contact agrifica1@agrifica.co.za  or agrifica@agrifica.co.za for more details.