Queen Komal inaugurates agriculture fair

September 18, 2002
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Queen Komal inaugurated the agriculture fair – 2059, the first fair of its kind amid a function at the Birendra International Conference Center, New Baneshwar Wednesday.

On the occasion, the Queen observed various stalls at the fair with keen interest This is the first ever agriculture fair here covering all aspects of agriculture. Its theme is “Economic prosperity through Agriculture.”

A total of 110 different items have been displayed at the fair, which will last till September 22.

Nepal’s agricultural produce, seeds and seedlings, flowers, honey, tea, coffee, non-seasonal vegetables, dairy products, fruits, herbs and cocoon products are on display at the fair organised by the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) in collaboration with the Floriculture Association, Nepal.

Visitors at the fair can have a fair idea about the advancements brought about in the agriculture sector. Besides facilities have been set up to give out pertinent information about prospects of agro-enterprises in the development of rural economy and untapped opportunities in agriculture.

The flower show organised annually in the capital has also been amalgamated into the fair. The fair will be instrumental not only in bringing producers, manufacturers, sellers and consumers at one place but also in fostering awareness about markets, innovative technologies, product mix and market diversification.

Speaking on the occasion Minister of state for Agriculture and Co-operatives Laxman Prasad Mehta said in a bid to eradicate poverty through commercialisation of agriculture in compatibility with the country’s geographical diversity, HMG is making preparations to mark an agriculture decade within the period between the tenth and eleventh plans.

FNCCI President Ravi Bhakta Shrestha expressed the confidence that in view of a one percent rise in agricultural produce compared to the growth of population, which is over 2 percent at present, the fair would be a milestone in bringing about advancements in agriculture through acquainting people with innovative technologies.