On Wednesday, 11 December 2024, Israel's most important agricultural fair and exhibition was opened by Mr. Haim Alush , sponsored by Mr. Gabriel Hayon, Chairman of the Diplomatic Institute at the Ramada in Jerusalem and Silvia G. Golan Editor in chef of www.diplomacy.co.il and representant of www.diariojudio.com in Israel.
In addition to the agricultural expo, there was also the annual Clean - Tec fair, an exposition with emphasis on innovation in water technologies, renewable energy and recycling.
Agro Mashov, an annual fair is a location where growers, buyers, decision makers, retailers, wholesalers and importers meet. The expo covers Agro food, Agro - tech, Clean Tec, marketing, fresh produce, agricultural technology, animal farming, fish farming, wine, seeds, cannabis, mechanization, packaging, tractors, greenhouses, labeling, pest control and logistics.
Mr. Hayon welcomed all guests present followed by H.E. Ms. Idit Silman, Minister of Environmental Protection. Guest of Honour was Minister of Agriculture, H.E. Mr. Avi Dichter who was interviewed by his counterpart, H.E. Ms. Idit Silman.
The Ambassador's tour of the expo was attended by a group of diplomats, foreign visitors and state officials. Among the many stalls the group were shown included Seymour Agronomic Management Ecosystem, a company who manufactures control and sensing products for agriculture relating to control, plant, soil, meteo and irrigation, Safe wax, a company drawing inspiration from superhydrophobic plants like broccoli and lotus to offer a sustainable shield against fungal threats in crops which destroy a third of global food crops annually, Earth Biochar, a collaboration of companies working synergistically offering green solutions in recycling and organic waste treatment, Gadot Mercury, a pioneer in the chemical sector in Israel, Rifone, a company importing irrigation machines from Italy where 90% of irrigated crops are impacted with water using less chemicals and Matte Yehuda Regional Council comprising 58 communities scattered over 200 square miles consisting of many wineries, breweries, farms, home-style restaurants and guest houses. ,
The conclusion of the Ambassadors tour ended at the Diplomatic Institute's booth where there was a poster of past projects namely digital farming in Columbia, trade delegations in Cuba, cyberpark and women empowerment in the Dominican Republic, papaya industry in Guatemala, sales adaptation model in China, startups' soft landing in Austria and innovative ecosystems in Myanmar.
Guests from abroad who flew to Israel with the sole purpose of attending the expo were Ms. Florence Osuji, formerly a Senior Economic Officer at the Israeli Embassy In Abuja, Nigeria and presently National Coordinator of the Nigeria Israel Business Form, Mr. Solomon Oseagah from Abuja, Nigeria who is Co founder of Excella B group specializing in energy,mining, oil, and gas, and Mr. Jacky Kadosh, President of the Southern Moroccan Jewish Community in Marrakesh and Safi.
Diplomacy and Diario Judio extends its heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Haim Alush who annually organizes an expo of such magnitude and importance.
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