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18 - 20 FEBRUARY 2020

AGRICULTURE

2020AND BEYONDFor more information visit :

www.africa-agri.co.za

Contact:Africa Agri Tech (Pty) Ltd

Agri Hub Block C, 477 Witherite StreetThe Willows, Pretoria

Telephone: 011 465 0099e-mail: enquiries@africa-agri.co.za

InvitationSouth Africa has taken the initiative to launch its first agriculture focused technology conference and exhibition in capital city, Pretoria.

2020 and beyond will be the theme for the event, which will explore the impact of evolving agricultural data and technology on the agricultural sector.

Thethree-dayeventoffersamulti-tieredexpoandconferenceprogramme.

Event highlights will include:• Exhibits & Show Floor featuring all the new technologies and equipment• Conference addressing future trends and technologies• Workshops where sector focussed discussions can take place• Africa Day, inclusive, hands-on, educational, welcoming new entrants• Live Demonstration Theatres where equipment is tried and tested• Presentation Rooms where individual suppliers can host focus groups• Tech Try-Out ZoneswhereAIglassesarefittedandexperienced• Innovation Competition where the best SA Innovations are featured• Social Programme of networking, industry achievement awards and more• External Site Visits to State Owned Enterprise facilities

We invite innovators, importers and distributors, manufacturers, solutions and service providers to participate in Africa Agri Tech 2020.

Quick FactsEvent HighlightsExhibits & Show Floor | Conferences & Workshops | Africa Day Programme | Live Demonstration Theatres | Presentation Rooms | Tech Try-Out Zones | Innovation Competition | Social Programme

Dates18 - 20 February 2020

HoursExhibition: 09:00 - 17:00Conference: 08:00 - 13:00 14:00 - 17:00

VenueExhibition: Sun Arena Conference: The Maslow HotelTime Square | Menlyn Maine | Pretoria

Projected AttendanceTrade Visitors 3 500Conference Delegates 1 500Exhibitors 100

Organised ByAfrica Agri Tech Pty (Ltd)SponsorshipsWerner Scholtz | werner@africa-agri.co.za

StakeholdersMpumelelo Mkhabela mpumelelo@africa-agri.co.za

Association PartnersRonel Botha | ronel@africa-agri.co.za

Exhibitor Bookingsenquiries@africa-agri.co.za

Expo Co-OrdinatorPula Dippenaar pula@africa-agri.co.za

Conference Programme Partnerships

Africa Agri Tech blends targeted economic and trend forecasts with technical and operational sessions which will provide solutions to advance agribusinesses into the future.

• Acceleration in technology• Artificialintelligence• Autonomous farming• Big data• Biotechnology• Blockchain• Farm robotics, mechanisation & equipment• Future consumer• Gene editing – pathway to feed the planet• Intelligent hardware• IoT• New food experiences• New value chains• Tech that will change the face of the industry• Technology transforming supply chain• The mechanised farm of tomorrow• The new consumer• Through the eyes of a start-up• Traceability

Africa DayThe Africa Day Conference will look at smarter ways to leverage technology and automation in order to address the challenges faced.

Invitations are being extended to participating SADC countries atthelevelofagri-designatedofficialsaswellasagriAssociationExecutives

Special FeaturesSpecial features at Africa Agri 2020 will include:• Live Demonstration Theatres• Presentation Rooms• Tech Try-Out Zones• Workshops• Innovation Competition• Africa Day & Site Visits• Social Events https://www.intransformation.org.za/

About Africa Agri Tech 2020 and beyond

Event ProfileAfricaAgriTechoffersthreedaysofunparalleleddiscovery, exploration and networking. The event focusesonhowinternationalscientificandtechnologicaladvancescaninfluenceandimproveagribusinessinsouthern Africa.

From producers to policymakers, analysts to investors and agro-processors to distributors, Africa Agri Tech brings together the entire value chain at one event to explore science and technology and future trends impacting the agricultural sector.

Designed to attract thought-leaders across the public, privateandresearchfieldsacrosstheagriculturalecosystem,theeventwillofferhigh-levelconferencesand workshops alongside the three-day, business-to-business exhibition.

Exhibitor ProfileInnovators, developers, manufacturers, importers, international pavilions and distributors showcasing future trends, science and technology in regard to agricultural systems, turnkey solutions, products and equipment with a special focus on the future set ofagriculturaltools,namely:ArtificialIntelligence& Data-Driven Farming | Automation & Robotics | Bioengineering | Financial & Agrinomics | Smart Farming | Visual Technologies.

Business-to-Business Visitor ProfileKey decision makers, directors, owners, managers and procurement teams across all sectors of the agri-ecosystem | Agri related associations and their membership bases | Technology & analytics industry leaders | Service providers, Consultants | Export agents& distributors | Financiers, commercial lenders, economists & analysts | Public sector leaders, policy makers, advisors, parastatal agencies & organisations andstakeholders|Foreigntradeoffices,tradeconsultants & development agencies | Industry Media

Exhibitor CategoriesAI, Analytics & Data-Driven FarmingBig Data Aggregators & Applications | Blockchain Solutions | Connectivity Solutions | Context Aware Computing | Data & Predictive Analytics Platforms | Data Driven Farming | Data Security Solutions | Farm Management Software | IoT Field Monitoring Platforms

Automation & RoboticsAgBots & Advanced Farming Implements | Control Platforms & Systems | Drones & UAV Technology | EquipmentTelematics|MachineLearning&ArtificialIntelligence | Pervasive Automation | Telematics | Variable Rate Technology Analytics & Applications

Biosystems EngineeringBioinstrumentation & Biosensors | Bio-Nanotechnology | Biosafety Systems | CRISPR Gene Editing & Rapid Iteration Selective Breeding | Cultured Protein & Synthetic Technology | Disease Resistance Solutions & Vaccines | Genetic Engineering | Genetic Selection & Editing | Livestock Biometrics | Nutrigenomics | Synthetic Biology

Smart FarmingCrop Sensors | Digital Field Mapping Technology & Solutions | Distributed Production | Fertigation Solutions | Hydroponics & Vertical Farming | Imaging Systems & Analytics | Infrastructure Health Sensors | Monitoring Technology | Next Gen Farms | Precision & Variable Rate Technology | Remote Irrigation Systems | Smart Dust – Micro-Electromechanical Sensors | Soil & Water Intelligence Sensors & Platforms | Vertical Farming

Industry SpecialistsAssociations,Councils&Institutes|CertificationAgencies | Food Traceability Consultants & Systems |ForeignTradeOffices|IndustryMedia|Marketing,Import & Export Agencies | Processing & Supply Chain | Research Organisations, Councils & Universities | SupplyChainAnalytics&Efficiencies|TradePromotionAgencies

Financial & AgrinomicsAgribusiness Consultants | Agricultural Economics | Banks & Financiers | Development Economics | Food & Consumer Economics | Insurance & Underwriters | Production Economics & Farm Management

Market Overview Quick FactsValue of South African Agricultural Exports, 2017: 1 186 923,5*

Value of South African Agricultural Imports, 2017:85 866,4* *R Million

Top 10 South African Agricultural Exports• Fruit & Nuts• Beverages including Wine• Processed vegetables, fruit & nuts• Cereals• Fish & Crustaceans• Sugar• Meat• Animal or vegetable fats & oils• Dairy produce, eggs & honey• Processedcereals,flour,starch or milk

Top 10 South African Agricultural Export Destinations• Netherlands• Hong Kong• United Kingdom• Zimbabwe• Namibia• Lesotho• Botswana• United States of America• Mozambique• United Arab Emirates

Top 10 South African Agricultural Import Partners• Brazil• China• Thailand• Swaziland• Argentina• Indonesia• Namibia• United Kingdom• United States of America• Germany

South Africa’s gross agricultural production for the 2017/18 season is estimated at R281 370 million, a 4,7% increase over the previous season. Animal products comprise 50,6% of this production, followedbyhorticulturalproductsat27,7%andfieldcropsat21,7%.

Thesectorishighlydiversifiedproducingarangeofagriculturalproducts from deciduous and sub-tropical fruit to grain, wool, cut flowersandmeat.

South Africa ranks highly as an exporter across a broad range of products. It is currently the world’s leading producer of avocados, clementines and ostrich products. The top 10 SADC agricultural exports include citrus fruit, wine, grapes, apples, pears, quinces, maize, wool, sugar, fruit & vegetable juices & food preparation.

Whilst agricultural production only makes up 2% of South Africa’s GDP, agro-processing is now believed to account for 20% of the value generated in the manufacturing sector, ranking third behind the chemical and metal sectors. This is a sign of a maturing economy moving towards secondary and tertiary sectors with agro-processing showingsignificantpromiseforfuturegrowth.

SouthAfricaispoisedtotakeadvantageofsignificantopportunitiesthat the expansion of intra-Africa trade poses. As a signatory to the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) South Africa stands to gain unfettered access to a market of over 1,2 billion people with an annual economy in excess of US$2,5 billion. Currently only 15% of African exports go to other African countries as opposed to Europe where 70% of exports are received by other European countries. The UN estimates that the implementation of AfCFTA could boost intra-Africa trade by as much as 53% as import dutiesandtariffsarelifted.

According to the PWC Africa Agribusiness Insights Survey 53% of African Agribusiness CEO’s cite access to technology as the foremost barrier to growth and believe they are not utilising technology at anoptimalleveltoachievetheincreasedefficiencytheydesire.Itisimperative for African agribusinesses to take advantage of the latest technologies and opportunities available to grow the sector.

For more information visit : www.africa-agri.co.za

Contact:Africa Agri Tech (Pty) Ltd

Agri Hub Block C, 477 Witherite StreetThe Willows, Pretoria

Telephone: 011 465 0099e-mail: enquiries@africa-agri.co.za