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Novi Sad: 84th International Agricultural Fair The Fair welcomed its first foreign exhibitors eighty years ago; namely, Bulgarians who had come to present their poultry; 60 years ago, in 1957, it became recognised as an international and common Yugoslav fair. There has been a marked increase in the number of foreign exhibitors over the last several years, which reaffirms the fact that the most significant event of the Novi Sad Fair and the biggest agricultural business happening in this part of Europe is a place where supply and demand, as well as domestic and foreign companies meet. Visitors will have the opportunity to attend the impressive Agricultural Machinery Exhibition, while prepara-
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tions for the National Livestock Show and Organic Produce Exhibition are also underway. International B2B meetings will facilitate cooperation between entrepreneurs and institutions from around the world. Novi Sad Fair’s Congress Centre, which boasts modern infrastructure, will be home to numerous promotions, presentations, professional gatherings and other business events. New segments and engaging visitor content are also planned. The 84th International Agricultural Fair in Novi Sad will be held from 13th to 19th May 2017.
AGRIBUSINESS LAND IS EVERYTHING THAT MATTERS
Future Agro Challenge Future Agro Challenge (FAC) is a global competition that discovers innovate fundable food and agribusiness startups from various corners of the globe addressing national, regional and global challenges. FAC provides key tools and opportunities to help them grow their business and expand them into new markets. FAC is working to make a difference on a global level by increasing interaction amongst agro innovators, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders by addressing national policies and challenges. There is not one simple solution to any of the complex global challenges of feeding the estimated growing population of 9 billion people by 2050. FAC was ignited in Greece, at the crossing of three continents, is rich in diversity in both wild and