KUCHING: The 2024 Sarawak Agrofest 2024 (SAF2024) set to run from July 12 to 22 at Bintulu Old Airport, is expected to generate RM5 million in sales and attract approximately 450,000 visitors, said Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom.
The Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development (M-FICORD), said the event will feature over 200 exhibitors from the agriculture industry, agencies, entrepreneurs, corporate sectors, and international players.
“This year’s Agrofest will coincide with the 2024 Sarawak Day celebration and the 100th anniversary of the Sarawak Department of Agriculture.
“Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, will officiate at the event on July 12,” he said at a press conference held at Wisma Bapa Malaysia today (May 23).
He added the main objective of SAF2024 is to promote the agriculture and agro-based industry, providing a platform to attract investors and enhance youth participation.
The theme, “Enhancing Agro Sector, Empowering Community,” aligns with the vision to advance the agriculture sector and rural economy by 2030 through commercialisation and innovation.
SAF2024 will integrate conferences, exhibitions, sales, investment promotion, food promotion, and competitions. Key sections include Sarawak Agrofest and DOA 100 Years Celebration Pavilion, AgroTrade, AgroFresh, AgroTech, Agrolnput, Smart Farming, Peladang e-Shop, Sarawak Aqua, Vet Zoo and Sarawak Kitchen (Halal & Non-Halal).
The festival, he said, would also provide opportunities for networking, business matching, and cooperation to enhance the agricultural supply and value chain.
Activities include product presentations, launches, agro-product promotions, demonstrations, competitions, the Anugerah Peladang 2024 and also various entertainments during the event.
In conjunction with SAF2024, M-FICORD and Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) will host the 2nd Congress on Agriculture and Food Security (COSAFS) from July 10 to 12 at Parkcity Everly Hotel, Bintulu.
For more information, the public may visit www.sarawak.agrofest.com.my or its Facebook at Sarawak Agrofest for more information.
