The International Agriculture Fair of the Northern Delta in 2018 kicked off on Monday in the northern province of Thai Binh.

The fair attracted the participation of nearly 400 booths from more than 300 domestic and international enterprises, featuring products for agriculture and rural development, farm produce, processed food, craft products, electronic equipment and information technology, fashion as well as cosmetics goods.

In addition, there is also an exhibition area for “Economic, cultural and social development achievement of Thai Binh Province”; a place for trade promotion and the exhibition of pets and bonsai.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, vice chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Hoang Giang said this fair is a good opportunity to promote and introduce the achievements and development potential of the Northern Delta provinces, bringing a number of opportunities for cooperation among farmers, entrepreneurs and managers in agricultural-rural development.

“Through the activities of the fair, farmers will have new orientations for developing agricultural products and especially hi-tech agriculture, which will be competitive in international economic integration,” Giang added.

The event is part of the National Trade Promotion Programme held annually in Thai Binh Province.

It will run till November 11 at the Ky Ba Park in Thai Binh City. — VNS