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AGRA Middle East’s largest agribusiness and veterinary trade events open in Dubai tomorrow
25.03.2013: Shortlist of 18 contenders competing to win the first AGRAme Awards featured alongside the seventh edition of
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Shortlist of 18 contenders competing to win the first AGRAme Awards featured alongside the seventh edition of AGRA Middle East
photo caption: AGRA and VET Middle East opens tomorrow (Tuesday) at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.
A shortlist of 18 agricultural projects will take centre stage tomorrow as they contend to win the inaugural AGRAme Awards, aiming to recognise organisations that have contributed to the growth and development of the agricultural industry.
The winning projects will be celebrated at an elaborate Awards Gala Dinner attended by 600 of the region’s leading agricultural professionals on Tuesday 26 March at the Al Multaqua Ballroom at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The shortlist includes new products and projects in agriculture, poultry and landscaping from UAE, India, Germany, Russia, Sweden, Italy, Iceland, Netherlands and UK, emphasizing the event’s international appeal.
Comprising five categories, the Awards will feature alongside the seventh edition of AGRA Middle East, the region’s largest agribusiness trade event, opening tomorrow (Tuesday) at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Major names including Advanced Machinery Company – AIMCO, IFFCO, Gulf Feed Co and Livestock Export Association of the USA will be taking part in the three day event running until Thursday 28 March, as they look to showcase their products to key decision makers from the agribusiness industry.
Among the UAE shortlisted entries in the AGRAme Awards include the Growing For Market Initiative by Abu Dhabi Farmer’s Service Centre in the Farm Innovation category, as well as Poritex by Globcom General Trading LLC in the Best New Product for Gulf Market category.
Other turn key projects from international finalists include the ECO Design Series by Munters from Sweden in four categories including Farm Innovation in Poultry and Agriculture, and Best New Agricultural and Poultry Product for the Gulf Market categories.
Richard Pavitt, Exhibition Director for AGRA Middle East, said: “The AGRAme Awards will help international companies to grow their businesses in the Middle East by providing a platform to engage in dialogue with potential partners.”
“The 2013 edition of AGRA Middle East is the largest so far featuring more than 200 exhibitors from over 30 countries. The increase in exhibitor space clearly shows UAE as the ideal place to showcase the latest in agricultural technology.”
Held under the patronage of His Excellency Rashid Ahmad Bin Fahad, Minister of Environment & Water, AGRA Middle East is sponsored by Platinum Sponsor Al Dahra agriculture and partnered with VET Middle East, the leading event for the burgeoning veterinary industry in the region.
The two exhibitions feature four dedicated industry conferences, the Agribusiness Outlook Forum, The Middle East Horticultural Summit, the Poultry Outlook Forum and the Veterinary Outlook Forum, bringing together a combined 42 senior agriculture and vet professionals exploring opportunities and solutions to key challenges affecting the industries today.
For more information about the AGRAme Awards and the four conferences at AGRA & VET Middle East 2013 visit: www.agramiddleeast.com
Sharrah Kapadia, Total Communications Dubai - also photo
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