Close to 400 Exhibitors benefit from the Region’s largest agricultural expo – TT Agri Expo 2024

August 19, 2024:-  Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago – The three-day Trinidad and Tobago Agri Expo 2024 concluded on Sunday, August 18, welcoming close to 60,000 visitors to the Queen’s Park Savannah in Port of Spain. The event showcased the vast potential of the agricultural sector, offering a platform for approximately400 exhibitors, including agribusinesses, farmers, Ministries, and State Agencies, making it the largest agricultural expo in the region.

 

Held under the theme ‘Farm to Table: Revolutionising the Local Food Supply Chain’, the Expo showcased the industry’s diversity and provided opportunities for new business, business growth, technological innovation, and investment, all of which underscore the Government’s commitment to strengthening food security. In his opening remarks, Dr. the Honourable Keith Rowley, Prime Minister, urged the public to support local agricultural enterprises, emphasizing that “What we are producing is attractive, it’s healthy, and it is good for us.”

 

Key features of this year’s event included an expanded Business-to-Business segment, a Kids’ Zone, a Chow Competition, and a Livestock Competition with winners walking away with up to $50,000 in categories such as ‘Best Dairy Bull,’ ‘Best Milking Cow,’ and ‘Best Ram.’ These initiatives not only celebrated the excellence within the industry but also reinforced the Expo’s role in fostering stronger connections across the food chain—from farm to table.

 

Senator the Honourable Kazim Hosein, Minister of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, was pleased to note that the Agri Expo exceeded all expectations and expressed his sincere gratitude for the efforts of every individual and entity that made this year’s event a resounding success. Minister Hosein stressed, “In a world where millions still suffer from hunger, we must recognize the profound impact that sustainable agriculture can have on eradicating food insecurity. By investing in agriculture, we invest in our future—a future where every individual has access to the nutrition they need to thrive.”

 

The Government remains committed to addressing the ongoing challenges faced by local farmers, many of which are influenced by global trends such as climate change and fluctuating prices. Through initiatives like the Agri Expo, the Government is actively working to support farmers’ businesses and strengthen the entire food supply chain. By promoting local produce, building consumer confidence in homegrown goods, and facilitating connections between farmers, distributors, retailers and consumers, the Expo helps create larger markets for local products. This, in turn, encourages more consumption of homegrown food and reduces reliance on imports, directly contributing to food security and economic resilience for the nation.

 

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