KEY INFORMATION
The conference will provide an opportunity for African countries to share experiences, strengthen regional cooperation, and accelerate the adoption of modern agricultural tools and technologies.
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA will today begin hosting the Africa Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization (ACSAM), a major continental gathering of agricultural experts and stakeholders.
Jointly organized by Tanzania’s Ministry of Agriculture and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the forum will coincide with the launch of the country’s second-phase National Agricultural Mechanization Strategy.
The three-day conference is scheduled for February 3–6, 2026, in Dar es Salaam with an eye to deliberate on practical solutions, strategy development, and partnerships to address African farmers’ needs and accelerate agri-food transformation.
Briefing the media ahead of the event, Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner (RC) Mr. Albert Chalamila said the conference will provide an opportunity for African countries to share experiences, strengthen regional cooperation, and accelerate the adoption of modern agricultural tools and technologies.
Mr. Albert Chalamila
“The initiative aims to drive sustainable transformation of the agricultural sector in Tanzania and across the African continent,” Mr. Chalamila noted.
He added that during the conference, Prime Minister Dr. Mwiguli Nchemba will officially launch the National Agricultural Mechanization Strategy, Phase Two, which will serve as a key framework for boosting agricultural productivity and efficiency through modern technologies.
The conference is expected to attract various agricultural experts and stakeholders from within and outside the country.
ABOUT THE AFRICA CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL MECHANIZATION
The Africa Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization (ACSAM) is a key FAO-led event that brings together African leaders, experts, farmers, and the private sector to promote sustainable farming technologies, improve policies, and foster regional collaboration for efficient and inclusive food systems.
Key Goals and Activities:
Enhance Collaboration: Strengthen regional ties and partnerships for mechanization delivery.
Policy and Strategy: Support national and regional strategies, such as Tanzania’s, and shape enabling policies.
Knowledge Sharing: Facilitate exchange of best practices, lessons learned, and innovative solutions.
Practical Solutions: Promote scalable, context-specific technologies for smallholder farmers.
Capacity Building: Develop local expertise and strengthen SMEs in agricultural mechanization.
Participants:
Policymakers, development partners, private sector representatives, researchers, youth, and farmers.
Format:
High-level dialogues, technical exchanges, exhibitions, youth activities, and field visits. Virtual participation options will be available for broader accessibility.
Significance:
The conference addresses labor-intensive farming by promoting efficient tools and power sources to improve yields and reduce losses. It aims to transform Africa’s agri-food systems toward greater resilience and sustainability, building on FAO’s global efforts.
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