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Agricultural Trade show to take place in Jinja
Agricultural Trade show to take place in Jinja
Arrangements for the 18th Source of the Nile National Agricultural and Trade show have been finalised. The seven day agricultural show slated for July 12 to 18 at the Jinja show ground is aimed at providing a platform to different stakeholders to interact, share and learn from each other. “Preparations for the show are in advanced stages and exhibitors are busy putting final touches on their demonstrations and stalls. It brings together farmers, traders, researchers, manufacturers, school children plus the general public,” said Mr Charles Ogang, the president of the Uganda Farmers’ Federation (UNFFE).
Addressing the media in Kampala, Mr Oganga said the show will be presided over by President Yoweri Museveni under the theme: Modern production technologies and value addition, the way forward for the agricultural sector. He said agricultural technologies for exhibition will comprise of local and international products like improved seeds and animal breeds, fertilizers for organic and conventional as well as agro-chemicals. Others are agricultural production machinery, irrigation equipment, post harvest handling technologies and value added technologies and environment management practices.
Mr Ogang said that the show would give farmers and different stakeholders to an opportunity to learn about new research in the agriculture sector as well as providing exposure to market opportunities for the various farm products. He commended government for the support to the various farmers in providing modern farming technologies which have helped to increase productivity. He said government has also supported the farmers’ federation through funding the construction and development of the show ground into the modern facility. Mr Ogang also dispelled rumours circulating that the farmers’ trade show would not take place and he warned that any person found pedalling such rumours would face the law.
