Ag-Biz to showcase private enterprise

Ag-Biz, the trade Fair for National Agri business will be held from July 20-22 at the BMICH.

Themed showcasing private enterprise in Agribusiness, the chief guest at the event will be Agriculture Minister Maithripala Sirisena while the Guest of Honour will be Agriculture Minister Hemakumara Nanayakkara.

The National Agri Business Forum and National Farmer Federation Sessions will also be held during the Ag-Biz exhibition.

The exhibition will consist of 100 industry related stalls covering areas such as foreign and local suppliers of seeds, fertiliser, agro chemicals, drip irrigation, machinery, technology and information suppliers, research institutes, Marketers and Exporters, trading houses, educational institutions and producers. The event is organised annually by the Agri Business Council.

The National Agri Business Forum would be an opportunity for industry related personnel to gather and discuss important and current topics sharing knowledge while listening to international and national experts addressing topics such as new technology, international trade issues affecting Sri Lankan agri exports to the developed countries, branding, market access and opportunities for Sri Lanka's Agri products.

The National Farmer Federation sessions would focus on the important role played by rural farmers.

Representatives of 10 regional farmer councils including Hambantota, Gampaha, Ampara, Matale, Galle, Kandy, Moneragala, Puttalam, Kurunegala and Badulla will discuss issues and present the true situation in the peripheries. According to a spokesman during the three days a host of events including Ag Biz forum, Farmer awards, Company Awards and the inauguration of the Farmer Council Federation will take place at the same venue.

The Chief Guest at the inauguration of the Farmer Council Federation will be former CEO of Agnet David Anderson. The event will take place at 1.30 p.m. on July 20. In addition the Pro foods and Pro Pack exhibition organised by the Sri Lanka Food Processors' Association too will be held at the same venue. The Chief Guest will be Industrial Development Minister Kumar Welgama.