2017 Northern Agriculture Show to be held on the 24th-26th May

The 2017 Northern Agriculture Show will be held on the 24-26 of this month at Subrail Park in Labasa with the theme of Climate Smart Agriculture in Fiji.

Ministry of Agriculture Permanent Secretary Jitendra Singh says through the agriculture show aims to promote the pillars of climate smart agriculture which include sustainability, mitigation, resilience and adaptation.

Singh adds the show has been organised at the divisional level to allow farmers especially in the rural areas to participate.

This year, live animals, milking of cows and tree propagating will be on display to promote agricultural crops and livestock production for small holders and commercial farmers.

Students from selected schools in the Northern Division will also be participating in the oratory contest during the show.

The Central Agriculture Show will be held at Syria Park in Nausori from June 21‑23.