The 4th International Date Palm Fair is scheduled to take place from November 11 to 14 at the Algiers' Pins Maritimes exhibition hall. The event is expected to bring together over 170 exhibitors, both local and international, representing various stakeholders in the date palm industry. These include producers, processors, exporters, artisans, cooperatives, professional organizations, and start-ups.
The participating countries include Iraq, Turkey, Oman, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, and Yemen, in addition to Algeria. The fair will also feature ambassadors and representatives from the diplomatic corps accredited in Algeria. According to Mohamed Yezid Hanbali, president of the National Chamber of Agriculture, the event provides a platform for stakeholders to exchange experiences and expertise.
The fair aims to promote competition, showcase date palms and their derivatives, and market them. It also seeks to highlight the diversity of local varieties, with over 1,200 types of date palms grown in Algeria. The event will feature conferences, workshops, and scientific sessions, with experts, professors, and researchers from Algeria and abroad participating.
The workshops will focus on various topics, including liquid pollination of palm trees using drones, remote sensing techniques for early detection of pests, and tissue culture of date palms. The role of rural women in enhancing the value of oasis products will also be discussed. The event is expected to attract a large number of visitors and stakeholders from the date palm industry.
The International Date Palm Fair is an annual event that aims to promote the date palm industry in Algeria and provide a platform for stakeholders to network and exchange ideas. The event has been growing in popularity over the years, with an increasing number of exhibitors and visitors participating.
The fair will provide an opportunity for exhibitors to showcase their products and services, and for visitors to learn about the latest developments and innovations in the date palm industry. It will also provide a platform for networking and building partnerships between local and international stakeholders.
The 4th International Date Palm Fair is expected to be a major event in the Algerian calendar, highlighting the country's rich agricultural heritage and its commitment to promoting sustainable agriculture practices. The event will demonstrate Algeria's potential as a major player in the global date palm market.
Key points
- Over 170 exhibitors from various countries will participate in the 4th International Date Palm Fair in Algeria.
- The event aims to promote competition, showcase date palms and their derivatives, and market them.
- The fair will feature conferences, workshops, and scientific sessions on various topics related to date palm cultivation and production.
