PERLIS TARGETS RM1 MILLION IN SALES DURING FARMERS FAIR

KANGAR, July 19 (Bernama) -- The four-day Perlis Farmers, Breeders and

Fishermen fair starting July 27 targets RM1 million in sales, said Agriculture

and Agro-based Industry and Cooperative Development comittee chairman, Sabry

Ahmad.

An estimated 100,000 visitors were expected at the event to be held at

Dataran Datuk Sheikh Ahmad, he added.

Speaking to reporters here today, Sabry said, last year they managed to

generate RM3 million sales due to overwhelming support from the public.

This year, the fair would focus on agro-based entrepreneurs with good

potential and Malaysia''s Best brand of products.

A few of the special attractions would be an exhibition of unique produce

such as ''giant tapioca'' and a 60kg jackfruit, a demonstration on the use of

monkeys to pluck coconuts and cooking demonstrations by local chefs, said Sabry.

More than 70 stalls and 18 government agencies including the Federal

Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama) would take part in the event, he said.

-- BERNAMA

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