Dibrugarh hosts global agri show
GUWAHATI: The 5th Assam International Agri-Horticultural Show- 2018 is holding from Friday at Chowkidingee Playground in Dibrugarh.
Chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal is opening thr four days event at a function in the morning. The programmes includes Competition on Potted Plants, Cut Flowers, Fruits and Vegetables; Farmers Training; Competition on Floral Arrangement and Processed Foods Products; International Seminar on Make in North East Agricultural and Allied Sector; Drawing Competition; Workshop on Floral Design and Cultural Programmes.
Canada, Italy, Bhutan, Nepal, Uganda, Bangladesh, Taiwan, Netherlands, Sweden, Malaysia and Thailand are expected to participate in the Show. Apart from that various state departments, industries, National Horticultural Board, ASAMB, ASFAC, NERAMAC, NABARD etc. will participate in the Show. The Show is organised by the Department of Agriculture, Assam in association with Assam Agricultural University, Indian Chambers of Commerce and NABARD .
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