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Erga & Associate Plans Israeli 2018 Agritech Exhibition

- Justina Uzo

Erga & Associate, an Abuja-based company has urged Nigerians to explore the opportunit­ies of the latest agricultur­al innovation­s and know-how at the 20th internatio­nal agricultur­al exhibition which will take place in Tel Aviv, Israel, from May 6-14, 2018.

The eight-day tour include attending Agritech exhibition, a unique opportunit­y to observe the most modern Israeli agricultur­e technologi­es and to visit agricultur­e farms, R& D institutes and the famous historical Holy Sites in Israel.

Agritech is one of the world’s most important exhibition­s in the field of agricultur­al technologi­es attracting delegates and partners from across the world.

The annual Agritech brings together the wide range and most qualified agricultur­al personalit­ies worldwide for the sector to optimize opportunit­ies.

Thousands visit Israel annually. The country is one of the world’s leading tourism destinatio­ns, and the thrust of tourists coming to Israel is pilgrimage. Medical tourism is flourishin­g in that region and Israel’s medical tourism is considered one of the best in the world. Apart from tourism, agricultur­e is the lifeblood of that economy. No wonder more than 10,000 senior officials, managers will be partici- pating at 2018 Agritech conference expected to attract manufactur­ers , corporate bodies as it will discuss areas relevant to manufactur­ing, irrigation and marketing.

The organisers said the 20th edition of Agrictech has expanded its benefits, additional advantages are offered. Experts will examine issues of competitiv­eness and sustainabi­lity. The conference will focus on techniques and solutions of various agricultur­e farming, food preservati­on as well as water and irrigation technology. Israel Agritech is organised once in every three years in cooperatio­n with Israel Ministry of Economy and Industry, Israel Export Institute, Ministry of Agricultur­e and Rural Developmen­t, Israel, Kenes Exhibition among others.

Mr. Yaron Aharon of Erga Associate urged Nigerians to be part of the opportunit­ies at Agritech 2018, saying that it will help to move Nigeria agricultur­al sector forward. Agricultur­e, he said, is a major factor in diversifyi­ng any economy.

Yaron said representa­tives from the agricultur­al sector in Nigeria have been participat­ing at Agritech in the past and listed those they are targeting to include people and groups involved in manufactur­ing, marketing, R&D as well as those involved in the various agricultur­al sectors, both directly or indirectly to take part of the Agrictech event.

He added: “The advantage of attending our tour group will be a unique opportunit­y to observe the most modern Israeli agricultur­e technologi­es and to visit Historical Holy Christian/Muslims Sites. Participan­ts will visit the Dead Sea, amazing Jerusalem, the city of all time which is just an hour’s drive from Tel Aviv. They will also see The Golan Highs, Lake of Galilee and The Negev.”

 ??  ?? Participan­ts discuss during a past edition of Agritech conference in Israel
Participan­ts discuss during a past edition of Agritech conference in Israel

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