Myanmar launches exhibition aimed at boosting agriculture and livestock sector

YANGON: A trade fair for the agriculture and livestock, energy and machinery, food and beverages, and hotel, restaurant and catering industries opened in Yangon on Friday (June 28).

In a speech at the opening event at the Yangon Convention Centre, Mya Han, president of the Burma Livestock Federation, said Burma is a country dependent on agriculture and livestock.

He added that if technologies for these sectors are well developed, production and quality will be comparable to other countries.

Such exhibitions will help the country gain technologies and markets for the agriculture and livestock sectors, he said, adding that farmers will benefit if Myanmar’s products gain strong market access.

The event showcases fertilizers, medicines, planters, animal feed, mills, related spare parts, livestock feed machinery, solar panels, generators and locally produced food and beverages.

Ko Zarni, the event organiser, said the aim of the fair is to introduce farmers and livestock breeders to new products and help companies strengthen their market presence by presenting their products at the fair.

Over 90 organizations took part in the fair, including over 60 companies and associations and over 30 small and medium-sized enterprises, which exhibited over 130 stands.

He added that the fair will help strengthen logistical links between farmers, suppliers and other entities in the supply chain.

The three-day event will last until Sunday. – Xinhua/ANN