Visit us in Hall 8 Stand 842
LAMMA International Export Advice Centre
The Agri-Tech team at the UK Department for International Trade with professional advisors across 100 international markets, and trade associations (Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA), Commercial Horticulture Association (CHA), UK Technology for Agriculture and Genetics (UKTAG), helps UK-based companies expand their global business and overseas companies invest in the UK.
Agri-Epi Centre pioneer innovation, technology and precision engineering for farming in UK and overseas.
Visit us in Hall 8 Stand 842 to learn about investment opportunities in the UK or hear from Advisers in Africa (Algeria, Angola, Egypt, Kenya, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda) on how they can help expand your business in these markets. Also, to hear about the Agri-Epi Centre and their initiatives. Presentations are available on Tuesday 10th January @ 14:00 – 16:00 pm and Wednesday 11th January @ 09:00 – 11:00.
Overseas companies visiting Lamma include:
- INCATUK – Turnkey Projects for Agriculture, Rural Development and the Water Cycle. UK company working in Angola
- Felahet Bladi – Algerian company specializing in the manufacture and processing of healthy plants for agricultural and domestic use
- Fazenda Filomena – Angolan egg production company that also works in animal feed and fertiliser sectors
- Djera Production – dairy farm and processing company from Cote d’Ivoire
- Nyame Adom Farming – South African agro-processing company focussing on moringa
- Duzi Forestry Engineers – South African forestry and wood processing company.
Also, 1:1 Business Meetings are available with the presenters and overseas Agri-Tech companies visiting Lamma on request (contact: Gabriel.robinson@trade.gov.uk).
Programme
| Tuesday, 10th January 2022 | ||
| Supporting Exporters Expand their Business in Africa. | ||
| 14:00 | Department for International Trade (DIT) Services for ExportersDr Elizabeth Warham FRSB, Agri-Tech Sector LeadOverview of support from DIT Agri-Tech team to help UK based companies expand business in new markets and overseas companies invest in the UK. | |
| 14:15 | Introduction to Agri-Epi Innovation CentreDr Trisha Toop, Chief Technology OfficerOverview of Agri-Epi membership and acceleration for research, development and adoption of precision agriculture and engineering technology; through their world-class R&D facilities and testbeds of 28 satellite farms for the next generation of farming techniques and technology including sensors, imaging and robotics. | |
| 14:30 | Agri-Tech Business Opportunities in AfricaDavid Burton, Sector Director Agriculture, Africa, DIT Pretoria, South AfricaPresentation on key economic indicators and trends in agriculture within selected African markets (Algeria, Angola, Egypt, Kenya, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda) providing trade opportunities for UK Agri-Tech businesses. | |
| Wednesday, 11th January 2022 | ||
| Supporting Exporters Expand their Business in Africa. | ||
| 09:00 | Department for International Trade (DIT) Services for ExportersDr Elizabeth Warham FRSB, Agri-Tech Sector LeadOverview of support from DIT Agri-Tech team to help UK based companies expand business in new markets and overseas companies invest in the UK. | |
| 09:15 | Introduction to Agri-Epi InnovationDr Trisha Toop, Chief Technology OfficerOverview of Agri-Epi membership and acceleration for research, development and adoption of precision agriculture and engineering technology; through their world-class R&D facilities and testbeds of 28 satellite farms for the next generation of farming techniques and technology including sensors, imaging and robotics. | |
| 09:30 | Agri-Tech Business Opportunities in AfricaDavid Burton, Sector Director Agriculture, Africa, DIT Pretoria, South AfricaPresentation on key economic indicators and trends in agriculture within selected African markets (Algeria, Angola, Egypt, Kenya, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda) providing trade opportunities for UK Agri-Tech businesses. |
