'Ag-Biz North' showcases farmers' products

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.