'Ag-Biz North' showcases farmers' products
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A stall at the
exhibition. |
'Ag-Biz North', an agricultural fair was conducted recently at the
Central College Grounds, Kilinochchi.
It was the third rural agricultural exhibition organised by the
National Agribusiness Council and the theme of the exhibition was
'Reawakening North'. The event was supported by Practical Action and
USAID. The Ministry of Agriculture endorsed the event.
Governor, Northern Province, Major General (Retd) G A Chandrasiri was
the chief guest. GA, Kilinochchi District, Mrs. R. Ketheeswaran,
Commander Security Forces (Kilinochchi) Major General Udaya Perera were
present. More than 65 agriculture related stalls with seed and planting
materials, fertiliser and agro chemicals, tissue culture plants,
agricultural machinery and equipment, processed food and dairy products,
fishing boats and equipment, dairy equipment, financial institutions and
new agricultural technologies and services were showcased at the event.
Almost all stakeholders in the agribusiness chain took part in the
exhibition. There were more than 130 stalls. Many government departments
and corporations extended their advisory services at the exhibition.
The exhibition created a platform for northern farmers to introduce
their products and services for the people.
Secretary, National Agri Business Council, Rohitha Nanayakkara said
that the Council would facilitate services for any agricultural
development project in the Northern Province. He said the introduction
of new agricultural technologies to the Northern farmers was
accomplished by Ag Biz North exhibition. The Killinochchi Security
Forces Headquarters assisted to make this event a success. |