Expo Looks to Enhance Underdeveloped Agri Subsectors


Expo Looks to Enhance Underdeveloped Agri Subsectors

A three-day agricultural exhibition assembling stakeholders from the poultry, aquaculture, apiculture, and livestock is set to kick off at Millenium Hall on Airport Road. Organised by Prana Events, the exhibition aims to promote commercial production, increase productivity and enhance the use of technology across the agricultural subsectors by bringing international and local traders together. Over 1,000 exhibitors from 14 countries are expected to attend the event. Nebiyu Lemma, managing director of Prana Events, stated that the event will help foster market cooperation, introduce technologies and enhance investment opportunities. According to the World Food Programme (WFP), animal products account for 20pc of total agricultural output, with demands for livestock products rapidly increasing in Africa driven by population growth and urbanisation. A recent FAO report states that population growth, urbanisation and gains in real per capita income have resulted in an increased demand for livestock products. Livestock contributes 19pc of the country's GDP, and also plays a significant role in foreign exchange earnings, accounting for 19pc. Additionally, the sector employs over 30pc of the agricultural labour force.

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