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Agriculture fair, Phonsavanh, 29 October - 1 November 2009 Featured

An Agriculture Fair has been organized in Phonsavan from 29 October to 2 November. Several activities have been presented:   1. Animal raising, sale and exhibition
  • Improved pig sty (breeders, foodstuff and pig sty, daily demonstration of pig sty building)
  • Animal fair/sale: cattle, pig, goat and sheep
  • Animal contest/exhibition
2. Production means for agriculture
  • Agriculture equipments (SCV, hand-tractor, thresher, pump…)
  • Animal foodstuff and animal care
  • Seeds: horticulture, rice, maize, legumes, forage…
  • Fertilizers: mineral and organic
3. Agro biodiversity
  • Local foods & dishes
  • Art contest on Agrobiodiversity
  • Local products: rice, tea, fruits, coffee, NTFPs
4. Handicraft
  • Local products: umbrella, craved wood, silk and weaving
5. Agro-industrial processing
  • Food processing
6. Projects, Agriculture schools & universities, international institutions
  • Place to display information on current activities and practical outputs
7. Cultural animations / events
  • Dance and traditional songs
  • Bull’s fight