90 years is a very long time and hosting a show over more than three generations requires some special skills. The organisation responsible for this achievement is the Agricultural and Commercial Society of Zambia (ACSZ). This year was no exception, and more than 7 000 people flocked through the gates of this huge event, which was held over six days at the Lusaka showgrounds. The show ended on a high note on Farmers’ Day on the first of August.

The theme of the show was: “Managing Environment for Growth”, which is a vital approach at this day and age, especially in Zambia where agriculture is growing at an unprecedented rate. The more than 1 000 exhibitors offered a colourful display of a wide variety of machines and services and it was not easy to choose a few winners: In the livestock category the overall winners were Blessington Farms for their pig exhibit, ZAMBEEF for fat stock cattle, Kanakantapa Evergreen Women for goats; State Lodge for the best sheep exhibit and Hybrid for the best poultry exhibit. The first prize in the cut flower, fruit and vegetable category was awarded to Rukaiya Jinwalla.

The Eastern province was awarded the prize for Best National Productivity and Muchinga province took the first prize in the Best National Efficiency category.

Susan Mwanza, sales consultant for ProAgri, was ready to assist any enquiring or aspiring farmer.

After 90 fruitful years the ACSZ show in Lusaka is still gaining in popularity. This year, more than 7 000 people went through the gates.

Farmers from all the different sectors and all over the country were welcomed at the joint ProAgri and Agriserve stalls.