September 22, 2005
12th International Agribusiness Exhibition and Seminars (AGRILINK 2005)
In this era of globalisation, competitiveness is a prerequisite to enter and survive the fierce battle being waged in the world market. In the global food and agriculture arena, the Philippines significantly lagged behind its counterparts as the country remained uncompetitive in the liberalised trade. This dismal performance would be the main focus of the 12th International Agribusiness Exhibition and Seminars (AGRILINK 2005) and the 6th International Food Processing/Packaging and Food Products (FOODLINK 2005). With the theme, "Efficient Supply Chain: Key to Competitiveness", the show-which would take place on October 6-8, 2005 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, Philippines-would showcase the linkages and clusters in crops, products, transport and logistics to boost production efficiency and increase the aggressiveness of our local products in the global commerce. These twin events were also expected to create a venue for a dynamic industry-wide interaction and discussion between local and foreign trade players to address the vital issues that affected the efficiency of other industries concerned, thus boosting the potentials of countries that were reeling from the hostile effects of trade liberalisation.
270 booths by 170 participating exhibitors from both the Philippines and overseas would present a grandiose display including the following:
- Horticulture
- Livestock and poultry breeds
- Seeds and inputs
- Feedgrain, feed storage, handling and transport
- Fresh and processed food
- Fisheries and aquatic resources
- Animal health and nutrition
- Transport and logistics
- Dairy products
- Feed and feed ingredients, feedmills and equipment
- Meat processing and equipment
- Fruits and vegetables
- Ornamental horticulture
- Livestock and poultry equipment
- Post-harvest equipment and beverages
Twenty-two free seminars on various food and agri-sectors would also be held courtesy of the Department of Agriculture (DA).
AGRILINK/FOODLINK 2005 was made possible through the full support of Monsanto Philippines and Univet, and in cooperation with the DA and the National Agriculture and Fishery Council. The event was also co-organised by the Agri-Aqua Network International, Bureau of Animal Industry, Chamber of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Cooperative Development Authority, Distribution Management Association of the Philippines, Flower Club Philippines, Livestock Development Council, National Federation of Hog Farmers, Inc., National Onion Growers Cooperative Marketing Association, Organic Producers Trade Association, Philippine Amalgamated Supermarkets Association, Philippine Association of Broiler Integrators, Philippine Association of Hog Raisers, Inc., Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food, Inc., Philippine Coconut Authority, Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation, Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization, Philippine Rice Research Institute, Philippine Sugar Millers Association, Philippine Swine Producers Association, Post-harvest Horticulture Training Research Center, Technology and Livelihood Resource Center and the Veterinary Practitioner Association of the Philippines.
