About the Expo
The Mpongwe Agricultural Expo 2026 is a three-day agricultural event designed primarily for farmers in Mpongwe District. The Expo provides a practical platform where farmers can access knowledge, technologies, agricultural inputs, irrigation solutions, markets, financial services, and expert advice to improve productivity and build resilient farming enterprises.
Under the theme "Advancing Climate-Smart Agriculture and Irrigation Innovation for Food Security," the Expo will focus on practical solutions that enable farmers to respond to changing weather patterns, improve water management, increase crop production, and strengthen food security.
Hosted at MAFAFA (Mashinkila Farm), Mpongwe Central, the Expo will bring together farmers, agricultural experts, agribusinesses, input suppliers, irrigation specialists, financial institutions, government agencies, development partners, and other stakeholders to share knowledge, demonstrate innovations, and build partnerships that support the growth of agriculture in Mpongwe District.
Through agricultural exhibitions, field demonstrations, expert presentations, farmer discussions, networking, and practical learning opportunities, the Expo aims to empower farmers with the tools and knowledge needed to make agriculture more productive, profitable, sustainable, and resilient.
Purpose
The primary purpose of the Mpongwe Agricultural Expo 2026 is to empower farmers in Mpongwe District with practical knowledge, innovative technologies, and opportunities that can strengthen agricultural productivity, resilience, and food security.
The Expo seeks to:
- Promote the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices among farmers.
- Showcase modern irrigation technologies and water-management solutions.
- Provide farmers with practical knowledge on improving productivity and managing climate-related risks.
- Connect farmers with agricultural input suppliers, buyers, financial institutions, and service providers.
- Promote access to modern farming technologies, equipment, improved seed, and other agricultural solutions.
- Create opportunities for farmers to learn from agricultural experts and experienced practitioners.
- Strengthen linkages between farmers and markets across the agricultural value chain.
- Encourage sustainable and profitable farming practices that contribute to household and community food security.
Key Objectives
1. Promote Climate-Smart Agriculture
To increase awareness and adoption of farming practices that help farmers adapt to climate change, improve productivity, and sustainably manage natural resources.
2. Advance Irrigation Innovation
To expose farmers to affordable and practical irrigation technologies that can reduce dependence on rainfall, improve water efficiency, and enable more reliable agricultural production throughout the year.
3. Improve Food Security
To promote agricultural practices and technologies that increase food production, strengthen household food security, and contribute to a more resilient local food system.
4. Facilitate Practical Farmer Learning
To provide farmers with hands-on demonstrations, expert knowledge, and practical information that they can apply directly to their farming activities.
5. Connect Farmers to Markets
To create opportunities for farmers to engage with buyers, processors, aggregators, traders, and other market players, helping them improve market access and increase the value of their agricultural products.
6. Improve Access to Agricultural Services
To connect farmers with financial institutions, agricultural extension services, input suppliers, insurance providers, technology companies, and other organizations that provide essential services to the agricultural sector.
7. Showcase Agricultural Innovation
To provide a platform for demonstrating innovative agricultural technologies, machinery, equipment, improved inputs, digital solutions, irrigation systems, and other products that can improve farm productivity.
8. Strengthen Agricultural Partnerships
To encourage collaboration among farmers, government institutions, private-sector businesses, financial institutions, research organizations, development partners, and agricultural service providers.
Benefits to Farmers
Farmers attending the Mpongwe Agricultural Expo will have the opportunity to:
- Learn about climate-smart farming practices and technologies.
- Discover innovative and affordable irrigation solutions.
- Learn how to improve crop yields and farm productivity.
- Gain knowledge on soil health, water conservation, and sustainable land management.
- Access information about improved seeds, fertilizers, crop protection products, and farm equipment.
- Interact directly with agricultural experts and service providers.
- Learn about financing, agricultural insurance, and other financial services.
- Connect with potential buyers and explore new markets.
- Discover opportunities for value addition and agribusiness development.
- Network with fellow farmers and agricultural organizations.
- Learn about government programmes and available agricultural support services.
- Gain practical knowledge that can help improve household income and food security.
Benefits to Exhibitors and Agribusinesses
The Expo provides businesses and agricultural organizations with an opportunity to:
- Showcase products and services directly to farmers.
- Demonstrate agricultural technologies and equipment in a practical environment.
- Build relationships with farmers and agricultural cooperatives.
- Generate new business leads and expand market reach.
- Promote innovative climate-smart and irrigation solutions.
- Connect with potential partners and other agricultural stakeholders.
- Increase brand visibility within Mpongwe District and beyond.
Benefits to Sponsors and Partners
Sponsors and partners will benefit from:
- Increased visibility and brand exposure.
- Direct engagement with farmers and agricultural stakeholders.
- Opportunities to demonstrate commitment to agricultural development and food security.
- Association with climate-smart agriculture, innovation, and sustainable development.
- Opportunities to build strategic partnerships within the agricultural value chain.
Key Expo Focus Areas
The Mpongwe Agricultural Expo 2026 will focus on practical solutions in areas such as:
- Climate-Smart Agriculture
- Irrigation and Water Management
- Crop Production
- Livestock and Animal Husbandry
- Agricultural Mechanisation
- Improved Seeds and Agricultural Inputs
- Soil Health and Sustainable Land Management
- Agricultural Finance and Insurance
- Market Access and Value Addition
- Agricultural Technology and Digital Innovation
- Food Security and Nutrition
- Youth and Women in Agriculture
Our Vision
To build a more productive, resilient, innovative, and food-secure agricultural sector in Mpongwe District by connecting farmers with the knowledge, technologies, resources, markets, and partnerships they need to thrive.
Join Us at the Mpongwe Agricultural Expo 2026
Farmers, agribusinesses, exhibitors, sponsors, agricultural experts, financial institutions, government agencies, and development partners are invited to be part of this important agricultural event.
Come and learn, demonstrate, connect, innovate, and grow.
Mpongwe Agricultural Expo 2026
Advancing Climate-Smart Agriculture and Irrigation Innovation for Food Security
📅 9th–11th October 2026
📍 MAFAFA (Mashinkila Farm), Mpongwe Central, Mpongwe District
Together, let's advance agriculture and build a food-secure future for Mpongwe.