The 2023 Harare Agricultural Show, officially the 113th Zimbabwe Agricultural Show, was held from August 28 to September 2, 2023, at the Harare Exhibition Park. It is a major national event organized by the Zimbabwe Agricultural Society (ZAS) to promote agricultural development and showcase innovations in the sector
. Key details about the 2023 show include:
- Theme: "Sustained growth. Adaptation. Productivity and Linkages"
- Attendance: Over 250,000 visitors were expected
- Exhibitors: More than 400 exhibitors participated, including companies from the Democratic Republic of Congo, European Union, China, South Africa, and Malawi
- Activities: The show featured business conferences, entertainment events, a high schools' rugby tournament (Presidents Schools Rugby Cup), musicians, fireworks, parachute dives, mass displays, horse riding, and more
- Sections: Agricultural produce, livestock, tobacco, cotton, and home industries were showcased
- Health services: The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) provided free HIV testing, counseling, and sanitary wear distribution during the event
- Security: Enhanced safety measures included CCTV cameras, drones, gate turnstiles, and ticketing systems to ensure smooth event flow
The Zimbabwe Agricultural Society continues to use the show as a platform to facilitate agricultural development, rural livelihoods improvement, and networking among farmers, businesses, and government officials
. In summary, the 2023 Harare Agricultural Show was a large-scale, multi- faceted event aimed at promoting agriculture and related industries in Zimbabwe, attracting significant local and regional participation and visitors
