After four years of legal disputes that disrupted planning, funding, and exhibitor participation, the Kadoma Agricultural Show will return this September, marking a fresh chapter for one of Mashonaland West's premier agricultural exhibitions.
The revival was confirmed by Kadoma Agricultural Show Society president, Marko Kondanani, on the sidelines of the Sanyati District Agricultural Show held in Kadoma last Friday.
Kondanani said a recent court ruling had finally resolved the dispute that had affected the society since 2022, allowing organisers to focus fully on delivering the 2026 edition.
"The courts have now settled the matter that affected us for the past four years. That cloud is gone. We can now focus 100 per cent on delivering a world-class agricultural show for Kadoma," he told Standard Poeple.
The Kadoma Agricultural Show will run from 24 to 26 September 2026 under the theme: 113 Years in Agriculture: Sowing Seeds and Sowing Hope.
Kondanani said preparations were already underway, with organisers engaging exhibitors, input suppliers, financial institutions, and government departments.
"We are excited and energised. This September, Kadoma will once again host the biggest agricultural show in Mashonaland West Province," he said.
The full programme, including competition categories, entry rules, and fees, will be announced in the coming weeks.
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Kondanani said the annual exhibition plays a vital role in supporting farmers from Kadoma, Sanyati, and surrounding districts by providing a platform to showcase produce, learn modern farming techniques, and connect with input suppliers and potential markets.
"Agriculture is the backbone of our economy. Through this show, we want to celebrate our farmers, promote new technologies, and build partnerships that will benefit Kadoma for years to come," he said.
This year's event is expected to feature expanded crop and livestock competitions; larger displays of mechanisation, irrigation, and climate-smart farming technologies; dedicated pavilions for women and youth; and educational programmes for schools and young farmers.
"We want to inspire the next generation to see agriculture as a business and a career," Kondanani said, urging exhibitors to secure exhibition space early.
Stakeholders welcomed the show's return, with one exhibitor describing the recent Sanyati District Agricultural Show as a preview of what to expect in September.
"We test our products here, get feedback, and then go bigger at the Kadoma Show. We are happy the show is back," the exhibitor said.
