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Agricultural Fair 2010
from September 30th - October 3rd
COIMBATORE: A Southern
Regional Agricultural Fair 2010 will be jointly
organized by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
and CODISSIA as part of the Agri Intex at the
CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex from September 30 to
October 3. According to a release from the
university, the theme for the fair will be
“Market-led Agriculture for Globalization.” It
will serve as a platform for showcasing
technologies for efficient marketing of the farm
produce. More than 200 stalls are expected to be
set up by State Agricultural Universities,
Central and State Research Institutions, public
and private sector undertakings, financial
institutions, self-help groups, and rural
entrepreneurs.
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Farm
implements like rice and sugarcane harvesters
will also be on display. Cultural events will
also form part of the fair. As many as 20,000
farmers are expected to attend from the Southern
states and Union Territories. Agriculture
Minister Veerapandi S. Arumugam will inaugurate
the fair on September 30 at 9.30 a.m.
