KUCHING: The premier agriculture show in town, Sarawak AgroFest 2019, to be held from Nov 21 to Dec 1 at Celebration Square, Stadium Negeri, has managed to attract 300 exhibitors from different parts of Sarawak as well as Sabah and Peninsular Malaysia.
Assistant Minister of Agriculture Native Land and Regional Development Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said this second edition theme is ‘Agriculture Transformation Through Smart Technology’ which aims to provide a dynamic platform for farmers, agro entrepreneurs, agriculture suppliers and industry players to showcase their products and services.
“Sarawak AgroFest is indeed fittingly organised to showcase the latest agriculture technology particularly smart farming technology in promoting Sarawak as the nation’s front runner in modern farming.
“It is an important initiative under the State Agriculture Transformation Plan through modernisation and commercialisation, towards making Sarawak as an agriculture hub in the region,” he told a media conference here today.
Many major events and activities that will be happening at the 10-day Sarawak AgroFest 2019 at the Agro Agency Pavilion that will showcase agriculture development transformation policies and plans by the government agencies, institution and anchor companies.
“The Smart Farming Pavilion will also showcase modern and precision farming technology such as farm digital technology, land, and soil mapping technology, fertigation, nutrient film technology and hydroponics farming systems,” he added.
Members of the public who want further information on the Sarawak AgroFest 2019 can visit the website www.sarawakagrofest.com.my. – Bernama
