1ST National Food and Agriculture Show 2009 to be Held

The 1st ever Food and Agric Show (FAGRO) 2009 in Ghana will come on at the Efua Sunderland Children’s park from Sunday, November 29 to Thursday, December 3, 2009 under the auspices of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture.
The Show, which is under the themed “Promoting and Adding value in Agricultural Production for Poverty Eradication” will serve as an interactive platform where farmers, producers, buyers and manufacturers come into direct contact with Agricultural service providers and stakeholders.
The show primarily aims to help boost agriculture by showcasing Ghanaian food and Agricultural products, equipment and machinery, expose the use of innovative and improved technologies, practices, methodologies, processes and approaches that will lead to improved agricultural productivity and enhance competitiveness on the market.
The show expected to enhance communication, promote growth and find solutions to the myriad of problems faced in the Agricultural sector; to give the rural, lifestyle and urban communities the opportunity to compete or show their stock or produce against other competitors in the same field; and to provide a common link between town and country and to enhance this relationship wherever possible.
It is to encourage variety and the best cultivation methods in Agriculture; to encourage and promote the quality production of Agricultural Products; to encourage and enhance the breeding standards of all livestock; and to recognize the efforts of Agriculture in National Development.
The show promises to be an interesting one with the “Taste of Ghana” competition, where Regional traditional Food competition will be held among all the ten regions.
There will also be seminars and lectures in diverse Agricultural disciplines (snail rearing, rabbit keeping, and animal husbandry among others) for aspiring entrepreneurs.
The five (5) day show stems from the urgent need to support a diversity of Agricultural technologies, which is a must for the 21st Century Food and Agricultural sector.

By Fred SARPONG