Zimbabwe Eyes Agricultural Partnerships At Germany’s Agritechnica Show

Zimbabwe’s Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Hon. Vangelis Haritatos, led a delegation on a tour of the Agritechnica Show in Hannover, Germany one of the world’s largest agricultural technology exhibitions.

The event brings together global innovators in mechanisation, irrigation, soil management, and artificial intelligence. Hon. Haritatos described Zimbabwe’s participation as “very productive,” saying it reflected growing international recognition of the country’s progress in modernising its agriculture and expanding post harvest infrastructure.

During the visit, the delegation held talks with leading agricultural machinery manufacturer Deutz Fahr, which expressed strong interest in re-establishing its presence in Zimbabwe. Discussions focused on introducing a full range of tractors from 25 horsepower to 350 horsepower models, to cater for both small scale and commercial farmers.

The company is expected to send a team to Zimbabwe early next year with a comprehensive proposal aimed at addressing the country’s mechanisation gap and boosting on farm productivity in line with the Vision 2030 development agenda.

Hon. Haritatos said partnerships forged at Agritechnica would play a crucial role in reducing post harvest losses and promoting resilience among farmers.

“We are exploring smart farming solutions that combine artificial intelligence and precision agriculture, enabling our farmers to make quicker and more informed decisions,” he said.

He added that Zimbabwe’s participation at the global showcase demonstrates growing confidence in the nation’s agricultural recovery under President Mnangagwa’s leadership.

The delegation is expected to hold further engagements with international stakeholders throughout the exhibition, as Zimbabwe continues seeking strategic collaborations to modernise its farming sector and strengthen value chains from production to processing