Organized by FAO in collaboration with the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, the Africa Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization provided a neutral space for farmers, mechanization service providers, research institutions, development agencies, policymakers, extension specialists, civil society, opinion leaders and the private sector to engage in open dialogue, exchange experiences and explore new pathways for accelerating sustainable agricultural mechanization.
View the recording of the official opening (mainly in Kiswahili)
Agriculture in Africa continues to face persistent challenges, including labour shortages, climate variability, rising production costs, and low productivity, limited access to appropriate technologies and finance, which make it increasingly difficult for farming systems to meet the continent’s growing food demand.
In this context, agricultural mechanization offers more than just tools, it opens up new ways of working that can help farmers tackle long-standing challenges. By making field operations more efficient, easing the physical strain of manual labour, and enabling practices that are better adapted to climate pressures, mechanization helps increase productivity without depleting the land while supporting sustainability and resilience of farming systems.
As innovation continues to advance and new delivery models emerge, mechanization is increasingly becoming a cornerstone of agricultural transformation across Africa. It is helping to shape a future in which farming is more productive, sustainable, and efficient, and capable of meeting the evolving needs of communities across the continent while supporting inclusive growth and decent rural employment.
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