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AEDS Agriculture Platform

National Agriculture Conference 2026

Transforming agriculture for resilience, investment and inclusive growth through evidence, coordination and practical delivery.

17-18 September 202608:00 CATConference & Expo
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Introduction

The National Agriculture Conference and Expo 2026 convenes key stakeholders to review agricultural sector performance, validate findings from the State of the Agricultural Sector Study, mobilise investment and strengthen coordination towards a resilient and inclusive agricultural sector.

Rationale

Agriculture remains central to food security, rural livelihoods, industrial inputs, exports and inclusive growth. The conference provides a structured platform to align policy, financing, research, market access and implementation priorities around practical outcomes.

Why Attend

Access strategic sector insights
Explore bankable agricultural investments
Engage policymakers and regulators
Build partnerships across value chains
Showcase products, services and innovations
Connect with regional and global stakeholders

Audience & Sectors

Who Should Attend

Government ministries, farmers, agribusinesses, financiers, insurers, researchers, development partners, technology providers, input suppliers, processors, exporters and logistics providers.

Agricultural produce and value-chain activity

Sectors Represented

Crop production, livestock, horticulture, irrigation, mechanisation, agro-processing, finance, insurance, seed systems, fertiliser, logistics, trade and digital agriculture.

Expected Value

Participants leave with evidence, contacts, implementation priorities and visibility into investment and partnership opportunities across agricultural value chains.

Focus Areas

Eight focus areas shaping agricultural transformation, resilience, investment and inclusive growth across Zimbabwe’s agricultural value chains.

Agricultural Productivity & Food Security

Strengthening yields and food supply.

Climate Resilience & Sustainable Agriculture

Promoting adaptation and sustainable systems.

Agricultural Finance & Investment Mobilisation

Unlocking finance, credit and investment.

Value Chains & Agro-Industrialisation

Linking production, processing and markets.

Markets, Trade & Regional Integration

Expanding access to local and regional markets.

Agri-Tech & Digital Agriculture

Using data and innovation to modernise farming.

Infrastructure Development & Logistics

Improving irrigation, storage, transport and energy.

Inclusive Agriculture & Rural Transformation

Supporting livelihoods and community growth.

Programme Flow

01

Registration & Opening Session

Registration and opening session with keynote addresses from senior officials and industry leaders.

02

Presentation of Sector Study

Presentation of the State of the Agricultural Sector Study.

03

High-Level Policy Dialogue

High-level policy dialogue on reforms, coordination and implementation.

04

Investment & Business Forum

Investment and business forum, including the Agricultural Investment Prospectus and B2B meetings.

05

Synthesis & Next Steps

Synthesis of outcomes, policy recommendations, investment commitments and next steps.

Driving transformative change through dialogue, investment and collaboration.

Expected Outcomes

Key deliverables and measurable transformation outcomes expected from the conference platform.

Validated State of Agriculture and 2027 Outlook

A shared evidence base to guide sector planning, policy priorities and medium-term investment decisions.

Pipeline of bankable agricultural investments

Prioritised opportunities packaged for financiers, sponsors and implementation partners.

Agreed policy and financing reform agenda

Clear reform positions aligned around coordination, sector financing and practical delivery mechanisms.

Strengthened public-private partnerships

Improved collaboration between government, industry, financiers and value-chain actors.

Increased investment commitments

Actionable commitments to support productive capacity, resilience and market-linked growth.

Clear implementation roadmap for AFSRTS-2

A sequenced delivery roadmap with priorities, roles and follow-through actions for stakeholders.

Driving transformative change through dialogue, investment and collaboration.

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