Agricultural Advances Showcased At Agro-Food Fair

Bandar Seri Begawan – The "Brunei Agri-Food 2005 showcases recent advances in the agricultural production and agro-food processing industry in the country, which involves crop and livestock products.

Organised by the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources, it has a number of activities to attract residents to the Brunei-Agri Food 2005.

Agriculture enthusiasts will be treated to a wide array of flowers, including orchids and bougainvillea.

A number of booths are selling cacti. These plants are especially popular due to their ease of care.

Members of the public can choose from a wide range of fruit trees, from rambutans to longans and durian trees.

Earlier yesterday, visitors at the Brunei-Agri Food, especially the younger ones were interested in the livestock pens. They were particularly attracted to a two-year-old camel named "Rover".

Visitors will also have the chance to see an ostrich. Ostrich meat is becoming increasingly popular among Bruneians.

An adult male ostrich can grow up to 8 feet tall and weigh as much as 200 kilogrammes.

Indeed, a wide range of activities have been arranged for the agricultural fair at the Wasan Rice Project in Limau Manis.

Brunei Agri-Food 2005 will continue until March 13, opening from 8am till 6pm. -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei

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