SOROTI CITY, March 23, 2026 — The 5th Eastern Agricultural Show has opened in Soroti City, with farmers across eastern Uganda expected to benefit from new opportunities in modern farming, market access and agribusiness growth.
The four-day event, running from March 21 to 24 at the Soroti City Museum, has drawn thousands of farmers, exhibitors and agricultural experts from across the country.
Speaking at a press conference, Joseph Anthony Asutai, Director of Awoja Riverside Farm and the Eastern Agricultural Show, said the exhibition is designed to promote modern farming practices and boost productivity among smallholder farmers.
“Eastern Agricultural Show is a private sector, farmer-led initiative that brings farmers together to share knowledge and access modern agricultural technologies,” Asutai said.
The show features innovations in crop production, livestock enterprises such as beekeeping and poultry, modern agro-machinery, and access to affordable financing.
Farmers are also engaging directly with agricultural experts, bulk buyers and input suppliers, providing opportunities to secure market deals and expand their agribusiness networks.
The event, organised as a “five-in-one” platform, includes exhibitions of agricultural technologies, livestock and crop demonstrations, farm clinics, and a symposium.
Asutai confirmed that keynote speakers include Dr Henry Nakalet Opolot, Commissioner for Agricultural Extension Services and Skills Management at the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries.
Other participants include development organisations and agencies such as Socadido, Pelum Uganda, Lemu and Ateker Development Foundation [ADEFO], alongside members of academia.
“We are not running this for profit. Entry and all training sessions from the first day to the last are free of charge,” Asutai said.
The show has attracted a broad range of partners from both the public and private sectors, including the Bank of Uganda, National Agricultural Research Organisation [NARO], New Holland Tractors, East African Seed, and various agripreneurs.
Organisers say the timing of the event is significant, as farmers across the region take advantage of the current rains to plant and expand production.
Ben Boham Okiror, coordinator at Ateker Development Foundation, said the show provides practical, on-the-spot knowledge that farmers can immediately apply, as well as opportunities to secure supply agreements.
“This show is gaining prominence because we continue to receive strong testimonies from farmers who have benefited from previous editions,” Okiror said.
He urged farmers from across Eastern Uganda and beyond to attend in large numbers to learn modern agricultural practices, showcase their work, and exchange experiences.
With the theme, “Revamping Agribusiness and Revitalising Food Security,” organisers say this year’s edition is set to deliver transformative impact for farmers in the Teso sub-region.
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