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Sigavou farmers group with their display at the Ra Agriculture Show yesterday. Photo: MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE
By RACHNA LAL
People from around the Province of Ra converged in Rakiraki Town yesterday to celebrate the one-day agriculture show organised by the Ministry of Agriculture.
Permanent Secretary for Agriculture, Ropate Ligairi, said this show would set the platform for the upcoming Crest 2013 Agriculture Show to be staged in Lautoka next week.
“This show will open up more minds especially for the young people who are thinking of taking up agricultural activities in the future,” Mr Ligairi said.
“The Rakiraki Agriculture Show is one of the many mini agriculture shows held around the country which showcases the different programmes and activities the Ministry has to offer to the farming communities.
“The show is also aimed at integrating with non-government organisations, companies, financial institutes, tertiary institutes and line ministries to showcase their different programmes.
“Also how they can link with agriculture to empower farmers and the rural people that depend on agriculture as a major source of livelihood for their families.”
The show ended yesterday afternoon with presentation of prizes to farmers for their hard work and commitment.
Show in Lautoka
2013 Crest Agriculture Show Secretariat, Nacanieli Takele, said the planning for the show in Lautoka was coming along well.
He said they have a range activities planned for the event which will run from September 3 to 7 at Churchill Park.
One of the attractions Mr Takele said would be the display from the Department of Fisheries and Forests who would have something different this year.