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The fair was visited by 35,000 people from 10 to 13 April

The exhibitors of Fame 2008, satisfied of the results obtained in Ifepa

06/05/2008

May 6, 2008

The 25th edition of the fair agricultural Mediterranean (Fame) brought together 150 companies gathered in 25,000 square meters of exhibition in the Palace of fairs and exhibition Ifepa in Torre Pacheco (Murcia) during the days that lasted the event, from 10 to 13 April. 2008 Fame offered visitors the latest news and products in the four halls which are divided: the living room of agricultural machinery, water, nursery and gardening, and livestock.

Machinery exhibited in 2008 Fame.

The good results obtained by the exhibitors are reflected in the surveys conducted from the organization. According to these, the exhibitors who attended the fair "have shown their satisfaction because they were able to make a large number of contacts and potential customers, which is one of the main interests of the companies attending Fame with stand".

This year's Edition has been particularly significant not only because it has been 25 years, a quarter-century of his career in the service of the agriculture, but also because, at the request of exhibitors, turns from this year at a biennial meeting. Another novelty was the recovery of the livestock Hall, which was already part of its contents in the first editions of Fame and has become to develop. This is a room in which the livestock sector companies presented their products and services. Among these, he highlighted the presence of the farmers in the region of Murcia, represented by the ADS (clustering of defence health) of Coag of horses, sheep, goats, pigs, beef and poultry, who offered to taste meat and gachas migas jumillanas for all visitors. But, as well as the stands of the livestock living room area, corraletas with cattle were installed at the outdoor Pavilion.

In addition, the Ministry of agriculture and water occupied a prominent place in the pageant publicizing techniques covering the 'Agriculture clean' programme and with the presence of appellations of origin in the region of Murcia.

Tasting of crumbs jumillanas Fame 2008.

The current situation of the agricultural sector

During his four days of celebration, Fame 2008 was also in the Centre of discussions on the current situation of the agricultural sector, through the technical conferences that took place in parallel with the exhibition. Some of them focused on the prevention of occupational risks, it organized by the Institute of occupational safety and health, or the presentation of the product Eurofit Max-fertilizers, activator of the natural defenses of plant, Timac Agro. One of the most eagerly awaited by professionals was the round table that took place on Saturday April 12 to make known the current problems and analyze the possibilities for the future of the livestock in the region of Murcia.

On the other hand, in Hall B and D estubo exposed sample 'Murcia and the water, history of a passion', in which were collected by their wells, water resources, water wheels and bore different routes of interest in the region. The exhibition is promoted by the Regional Assembly Joint Commission of Murcia-Real Academy Alfonso X El Sabio.

Thirteenth day of the Cooperativist was developed in the framework of the agricultural fair of the Mediterranean. A day of brotherhood organized by Fecoam and which brought together all cooperatives in the region of Murcia, bringing together more than 6,000 farmers. It's an important event for the sector and is a public holiday for the agrarian cooperativist. The cooperative Federation recognized to this day the work done by persons engaged in this activity with the flagship Cooperativist agrarian of the year that, in this Edition, was delivered to José Pérez Sánchez, President of the Hortamira cooperative of El Mirador. Also, gold badge was awarded to Maria Dolores Sanchez Alcazar, head of service of Social economy of the Directorate General of labour.

Twenty-fifth anniversary

It should be recalled, moreover, that Fame has had this year its 25 Edition with the presence of representatives of all sectors and subsectors related to the agricultural and livestock, world thanks to the four rooms in which this year has been structured: the Hall of the agricultural machinery, water lounge and the trade fair for machinery, equipment and services for gardening, nurseries and green areas and the livestock show. And it is that the agricultural fair of the Mediterranean in Torre Pacheco (Murcia) concentrated in a period of space and time limited, the wider variety of products and services. This allows firms linked to the sectors of agricultural and livestock to establish contact with a large number of customers and prospects.