The conference aims to explore the popularity of solar agrivoltaics in Africa. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The Solar Agrivoltaics conference will take place from 20-21 June 2024 at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town, South Africa

The conference aims to explore the popularity of solar agrivoltaics in Africa, while also highlighting the benefits of implementing this technology and opening a platform for industry peers. Exhibitors include irrigation equipment manufacturers, solar manufacturers, fertiliser suppliers and manufacturers, livestock equipment suppliers, agri firms, lighting manufacturers and banks and insurance companies. 

Attendees will get an opportunity to meet government officials involved in agriculture, grower associations, development agencies, seed and fertiliser companies, and stakeholders from the poultry, livestock and wine industry. 

Early bird bookings are now open. Get instant discount after registration. For more details and to register, visit: www.mogorosicomms.co.za 

MAA 2024 will be taking place from 25-26 June at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. (Image source: MAA)

Market Access Africa (MAA) is back and better than ever, bringing together key stakeholders from the food and agriculture value chain to explore opportunities for market access and growth

With a focus on attaining and improving access to markets, MAA offers a unique platform for industry experts, policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs to exchange insights, forge partnerships, and drive innovation in agribusiness. The event will be taking place from 25-26 June at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. 

Agribusiness experts have been invited to share their knowledge and expertise at MAA 2024 on the following case studies:

1. Exploring innovative approaches to connecting farmers and vendors to local and international markets, sharing success stories, challenges and best practices.

2. Delving into the importance of traceability and forecasting in the agrifood value chain, highlighting global and local initiatives, technologies and strategies.

3. Analysing the impact of fluctuating agricultural export revenue on African economies, examining currency swap deals, credit-wrapped transaction structures and lessons learned.

Attendees interested to speak at MAA 2024 are advised to submit their proposal by 30 April 2024.

For more information, visit: https://access-africa.com 

This year's theme focuses on untapped potential within Africa's agricultural sector. (Image source: AAII)

The seventh edition of the Africa Agri Investment Indaba gets ready to kick off at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 18-20 November in Cape Town, South Africa 

Serving as a platform for investors, policymakers, and agribusiness leaders, the event brings together stakeholders from the agricultural sector and investment community to discuss investment opportunities within Africa's agricultural sector. The seventh edition continues the event's focus on economic development and food security in Africa through investments and collaborations.

This year's theme, 'Achieving Extraordinary Growth,' aims to inspire strategies that expand productivity and profitability while ensuring sustainability and inclusivity. Discussions will explore new frontiers in agricultural development including economic growth; food security; employment opportunities; technological advancement; capacity building and technical assistance; market development and access as well as innovation and technology adoption. These planned discussions at AAII24 are important for stimulating growth, focusing on expanding productivity, embracing technology, and promoting sustainability and inclusivity.

For more information, visit: https://www.agri-indaba.com/

The Call for Papers and Cases allows researchers, practitioners and companies to submit contributions and case studies to the IAIC. (Image source: DLG)

Organised by the International Association for Agricultural Sustainability (IAAS), this year's International Agriculture Innovation Conference (IAIC 2024) which is partnered by the German Agricultural Society (DLG) will be taking place on 10 June 2024 at the DLG's headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany

The conference titled: 'Advancing Sustainable Agriculture through Innovation,' will be uniting leading global experts, practitioners and stakeholders from the agribusiness sector who will discuss the future of agriculture, including ways to achieve the global goals of food security, poverty reduction and climate protection. It will also include a practical excursion programme to selected industry partners on 11 and 12 June. 

Moreover, the Call for Papers and Cases for the conference is now open, allowing researchers, practitioners and companies to submit contributions and case studies to the IAIC. With a focus on sustainable developments, the technical scope of eligible contributions covers a wide range of topics relating to the agricultural value chain, from plant and animal production to packaging and legal issues. The deadline for submissions in 20 May 2024.

Further details on the broad range of topics in the field of sustainable agriculture and the procedure for submitting papers can be found at:https://iaic.iaas.org.sg/author-guide.