Brava: XII edition of the Agricultural Fair with start scheduled for June 21

The 12th edition of the Agricultural and Livestock Fair on Ilha Brava, entitled Feira Agropecuária e Inovações-FAI'23, will take place from the 21st to the 23rd of June, in the city of Nova Sintra, and intends to set up 30 stands of different types.

The information was provided to Inforpress by the organizing committee of the delegation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on the island, reinforcing that this edition is being organized in partnership with the Municipality of Brava, also counting on the inputs   from other partners and the entire civil community.

The event is held annually as part of the activities scheduled to commemorate the day of the municipality and the feast of the patron saint, São João Baptista, celebrated on the 24th of June, and aims to “promote the development of the agrarian economy and boost the competitiveness of the sector”.

The aim is to present a comprehensive and diversified program with a view to strengthening ties between producers, creators, entrepreneurs and the community in general, in order to encourage the exchange of knowledge, experiences and opportunities.

According to the organizing committee, the motto chosen for this edition, “Strengthening competitiveness in the agrarian economy sector”, reflects the MAA's determination to “boost innovation, efficiency and sustainability in the countryside”.

Well, he stressed that the MAA recognizes that agriculture is "fundamental" for the island's economy, and should therefore strengthen practices, technologies and strategies aimed at solid and lasting growth in this sector.

It is also intended to “promote and value Made in Brava products” with the exhibition of agricultural, fishing and handicraft products, with the aim of strengthening the local economy, but also promoting the exchange of knowledge, presentation of technological innovations, professionalization of the primary sector, stimulation of sustainable consumption practices, diversification of tourism and culture on the island, strengthening the competitiveness of the agricultural sector, among other aspects.

Regarding the identity of the exhibitors, the committee said that there will be participants from Brava, but that others from the island of Fogo and the program were also invited, in addition to the exhibition of products, there will be moments of information, workshops, lectures, open conversations, among others.

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