The expo which will host more than 100 exhibitors, will span three days, showcasing everything from a wide range of flowers and fresh produce.

Ethiopia’s premier international horticulture and floriculture trade fair, HortiFlora 2025 is set to raise the flower industry’s standards to new heights when it makes a return to Addis Ababa’s Millennium Hall from 1-3 April 2025 

Organised by HPP Exhibitions, this year’s event promises an unmatched convergence of different players in the horticulture and flower industries. The 2025 edition, hosted in collaboration with the Ethiopian Horticulture Producers Exporters Association (EHPEA) builds on two decades of the industry’s growth which has been marked by a consistent expansion and development of flower farming infrastructure, as well as a surge in international investment.

The expo which will host more than 100 exhibitors, will span three days, showcasing everything from a wide range of flowers and fresh produce. A plethora of flowers, vegetables, fruits, and herbs will be on showcase for exhibitors. HortiFlora 2025 offers a rare image of the emerging trends shaping and reshaping the flower and horticulture industries. It plays a role in connecting buyers and other investors directly with suppliers and other industry players in this fast-growing hub.

The event will feature structured networking sessions, buyer-seller meetups and also a farm tour that will enhance visitors' engagement with Ethiopia's growers. These include industry individuals, breeders, growers, suppliers and policymakers. It also presents an effective platform for partnerships that could redefine the flower business course. 

This co-location helps farmers access a variety of tools and knowledge. (Image source: LAMMA)

Aimed at delivering an unmatched experience for farmers and industry professionals, LAMMA and Low Carbon Agriculture, along with CropTec, are set to co-locate for the 2026 exhibition

Over recent years, LAMMA and Low Carbon Agriculture have each grown as stand-alone events with distinct strengths and audiences. While LAMMA has long been recognised as a premier destination for agricultural machinery, innovation, and business networking, Low Carbon Agriculture on the other hand has become a specialised, informative hub, creating a space for learning and networking for forward-thinking farmers looking to reduce their carbon footprint and future proof their business.

The co-location at LAMMA 2026 will combine these strengths, providing exhibitors a unique opportunity to engage with an expanded audience and offering visitors a streamlined experience where they can explore everything the sectors have to offer, all in one place. Key benefits of this co-location include:

1. Uniting farmers: Combining these shows provides a space where industry experts, policymakers, and forward-thinking farmers can come together and strategise for the future.

2. Boosting visitor convenience and efficiency: The co-location offers a consolidated, efficient experience where farmers can connect with both machinery experts, arable and grassland specialists, and low carbon farming specialists, in a single venue, without wasting their time.  

3. Innovation for the future: The combined event ensures that attendees are equipped with actionable strategies and state-of-the-art solutions to help them navigate the evolving landscape of agriculture.

This co-location helps farmers access a variety of tools and knowledge. It also allows visitors to build their knowledge on the latest advancemnets in AI, GHG removal, robotics, gene editing, and controlled environmental agriculture, all under one roof. Moreover, they will also benefit from Low Carbon Agriculture's extensive conference programme, welcoming pioneering thought-leaders in the industry  to provide practical guidance from on-farm experience on sustainability and low carbon practices. 

MAA 2025 aims to accelerate Africa’s trade and investment opportunities. (Image source: Market Access Africa)

Market Access Africa (MAA) 2025 offers a crucial platform for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and business development and is set to take place from 1-4 June at the Durban International Convention Centre in South Africa, this year

With the aim of unlocking new regional and global markets, boosting agro-processing and strengthening Africa's position in international trade, MAA 2025 will bring together leading agribusinesses, policymakers, investors, and buyers from across the food and agriculture value chain to accelerate Africa’s trade and investment opportunities.

Hosted by the African Agri Council (AAC), the event will focus on enhancing agricultural trade, fostering strategic partnerships, and driving investment into value-added production to reduce Africa’s dependence on raw commodity exports.

Event highlights include plenary sessions and conferences featuring industry leaders, policymakers, and trade experts tackling the biggest challenges in African agriculture. It also focuses on youth empowerment by promoting platforms like the Agri Youth Indaba and the 40 Under 40 Awards Dinner to encourage young entrepreneurs and celebrate young leaders shaping the future of African agriculture. Roundtable dialogues will give attendees an opportunity to interact with CEOs, policymakers, and industry experts, while workshops and live demos will showcase the latest agritech innovations, solutions and technologies. The Buyers Programme will also connect African suppliers with pre-vetted international buyers, ensuring high-value trade deals.

“Africa’s agricultural sector holds immense promise, but without improved market access, that potential remains untapped. Market Access Africa is about breaking down barriers, creating opportunities, and positioning Africa as a global powerhouse in agricultural trade,” said Ben Leyka, CEO of the African Agri Council. “Durban provides the perfect location for this event, offering world-class infrastructure, direct access to global shipping routes, and a strong."

The International Congress on Biosolutions will take place over three days during Macfrut. (Image source: Macfrut)

The International Congress on Biosolutions is scheduled to take place during the upcoming Macfrut 2025 trade fair that will be kicking off from 6-8 May at the Rimini Expo Centre in Italy

The congress is an integral part of the Biosolutions International Event (BIE), dedicated to natural products for plant protection, plant nutrition and biostimulation. The two key themes of the event include:

1. A deep dive into the needs of the peach market in Italy and around the world.

2. Emerging issues and related innovative biosolutions that can make peach growing a profitable and sustainable business.

The first session will feature presentations on the market for peach trees and the problems affecting them, followed by two international case studies. The second session will feature presentations on innovative biosolutions. The event will take place over three days during Macfrut and will include an exhibition area in the central South Hall with around 70 companies, the Biosolutions Innovation Award for innovative products, Technical Round Tables for exhibitors and sponsors, and meetings with foreign buyers of biosolutions, which are open to all exhibitors.