Dar es Salaam. Farmers, agribusinesses, policymakers and technology providers from 35 countries are expected to meet in Dar es Salaam in September to discuss innovations and challenges affecting Africa’s agriculture and food systems.
The 10th Africa Agri Expo will be held alongside the third Future Food, Livestock and Poultry Expo at the Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Trade Fair Grounds on September 2 and 3, 2026.
The exhibitions are organised by TAB Group. In a statement, the organisers said the combined exhibitions would connect farmers and agricultural businesses with suppliers of machinery, irrigation systems, improved seeds, livestock and poultry equipment, animal feed and food-processing technologies.
“Walking the halls of AAE and FLIP 2026 means stepping into the future of agriculture,” the organisers said.
TAB Group expects the two-day event to attract more than 10,000 visitors, 125 exhibitors and sponsors, 750 conference participants and 75 speakers. About 1,000 companies involved in agriculture, livestock, poultry and food processing are expected to be represented.
The gathering comes as farmers across Africa continue to face limited access to affordable technology, financing, reliable markets and climate-resilient production methods. Smallholder farmers, who produce a significant share of the continent’s food, are particularly affected by these barriers.
Although the technologies displayed could improve productivity and reduce post-harvest losses, their public value will depend on whether they are affordable, suitable for local conditions and accessible to small-scale producers.
The organisers said the exhibitions would enable visitors to compare suppliers, engage agricultural associations and explore partnerships with local and international businesses.
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“This is a genuine opportunity to build relationships with organisations that shape policy, standards and trade across East Africa,” their statement said.
Conference sessions will examine trends, challenges and opportunities shaping agriculture, livestock keeping and food production across the continent. Government representatives, investors, distributors, farmers and processors are among those expected to participate.
For Tanzania, the discussions are important because agriculture remains a major source of employment, household income, food and export earnings. Improving the sector, however, requires more than introducing machinery. Farmers also need stronger extension services, affordable financing, rural infrastructure, dependable markets and policies that reduce production risks.
The expo’s broader impact will therefore be measured by whether the technologies, knowledge and partnerships generated reach farmers, strengthen local processing, create employment and improve food security.
Farmers, agricultural organisations, processors, distributors and other interested participants can register through the official Africa Agri Expo registration page.
