The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) will be participating in the 17th Russian Agricultural Exhibition “Golden Autumn 2015” and Agro Business Forum of investment agricultural projects of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) countries from 8-11 October 2015.
The objective of this exhibition is to attract investments in the development of the agro-industrial complex of BRICS countries and increase the volume of mutual investments among BRICS countries. It is also aimed at increasing the volume of mutual trade in agricultural products, raw materials and food products among BRICS countries and to develop cooperation among state authorities, industry specific organisations, experts and investors in BRICS countries.
The Russian Agricultural Exhibition is the main agrarian event within the agriculture and food industry in Russia. It is attended by senior Russian officials as well as heads of agrarian ministries of European, Asian and American countries.
The exhibition is expected to draw over 2 000 exhibitors from Russia and other countries. Key exhibitors will include food processing industries, agricultural machinery and equipment. The main events of the exhibition will be the Business Forum on Agriculture and the Agricultural Investment Projects Exhibition for BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) where participants will discuss realities, existing problems and prospects of agricultural investment in the BRICS countries and mechanisms for deployment of investment projects financed by the BRICS Development Bank.
Companies that are interested in participating in the exhibition and forum are requested to submit applications by 11 September 2015.
For any enquiries pertaining to applications, sector and/or event please contact:
Maanda Mulelu
Tel: (012) 394-5229
E-mail: MMulelu@thedti.gov.za
Kgosi Motsoane
Tel: (012) 394 3499
E-mail: KMotsoane@thedti.gov.za
Media enquiries:
Sidwell Medupe: Departmental Spokesperson
Tel: 012 394 1650
Cell: 079 492 1774
E-mail: MSMedupe@thedti.gov.za
Twitter: @the_dti
