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GRADAČAC, August 25 (FENA) - The Prime Minister of the Tuzla Canton Denijal Tulumović opened the 47th International Fair of Agriculture and Food Industry - also known as the Gradačac Plum Fair.
In his address, Tulumović pointed out that the Gradačac Plum Fair is a pillar of economic development in the Tuzla Canton and congratulated the organizers for succeeding in their intention to organize such an event in such specific conditions.
This year's fair event is held in specific circumstances. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, exhibition capacities have been reduced to about 2,500 m2 of open and closed space. At the fair, which will last four days, about 150 exhibitors from Bosnia and Herzegovina and countries in the region will present their products and services.
"Trade fairs are an important link in the chain of the development of the economy, especially for small and medium enterprises, and therefore we should praise the persistence of the organizers to maintain the continuity of the international fair of agriculture and food industry, the Plum Fair in Gradačac.
This is a place where we take great care of the product and the origin of food. Food quality and biodiversity have been maintained thanks to the perseverance and hard work of farmers. All this gives this fair authenticity. The Gradačac Fair has become a symbol of normal business operation and the return of economic development that businesses have been waiting for in these difficult times," said Tulumović.
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management in the Government of the Tuzla Canton, Mustafa Šakić, pointed out that in the past year, the government has provided twice as much funds for incentives in agriculture.
"We saw the shortcomings and needs of farmers and our obligation was to support them. From 3.6 million KM this year, we have raised incentives to 7.6 million KM in order to enable the continuous development of agricultural production in the Tuzla Canton. Unfortunately, in the sea of misfortunes, agricultural crops suffered damage from storms and hail. Therefore, we have undertaken additional activities to expand anti-hail protection in the Tuzla Canton," said Šakić.
The International Fair of Agriculture and Food Industry - Gradačac Plum Fair is the oldest specialized economic event in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is the 25th edition of the fair that has been held continuously from 1996 until today.
Visitors will, in compliance with hygienic-epidemiological measures, have the opportunity to see presentations of the latest products and services in the field of production and processing of food and beverages, agricultural machinery and protective equipment.
Admission for visitors is free of charge, and the fair runs from August 25 to 28, the organizers said.
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