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EUROTIER

EURO TIER MIDDLE EAST KICKS OFF IN ABU DHABI

5,000 BREEDERS TAKE PART AS EUROPE’S BIGGEST
LIVESTOCK TRADE FAIR IN THE GULF REGION

millions of dirhams,” he added.
Abu Dhabi livestock numbers under
Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety
Authority
Total number of animal holdings:
24,189
Livestock census: 3.6 million head of
cattle
Total fodder quantities distributed to
breeders annually: 1.3 million tons.
Europe’s biggest livestock trade fair vestors to come and make the most out of Global Innovation for
officially opened in Abu Dhabi as part of these opportunities. Under ADAFSA we
the inaugural Euro Tier Middle East. have 3.6 million heads of cattle and so regional market”
Multimillion dirham deals signed over we believe this is something that inves- Euro Tier the world’s leading trade fair
the three days exhibition, involving both tors can capitalize on,” Al Qassimi said, for animal production is coming to the
government and private institutions highlighting the local market’s potential. Middle East, bringing this global plat-
within the livestock industry. Six agreements form to one of the most prominent ani-
Euro tier exhibition Take place in Abu mal production hubs on the planet. The
Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from Al Qassimi said that ADAFSA would new show is the ideal platform for agri-
2 - 4 September2019, the event aims to be signing at least six agreements with cultural businesses to enter a growing
connect local and regional breeders the private sector over the course of the livestock market and take advantage of
with the best livestock technologies and event. the opportunity to help shape the future
practices to help them improve their own of animal production in the Middle East.
livestock productivity on their farms and It brings together the farmers, the co-
for their private businesses. operatives, the experts, the government
At least 150 companies from 18 coun- and the industry all under one roof, le-
tries worldwide are taking part, with veraging a global platform to respond to
5,000 livestock breeders also set to at- local and regional needs. The most im-
tend the event. portant producers from the United Arab
Emirates have already announced their
support.

Highlights
“Hosting the first ever Euro Tier Mid-
dle East is a significant milestone for us Accompanying conferences and work-
as it allows us to bring all the latest tech- shops
nologies and know how when it comes to Top agricultural decision-makers will
the concept of livestock breeding,” said “We will be signing six agreements be invited and given a tour of the exhi-
Tamer Al Qassimi, spokesperson for the over the next three days, with six dif- bition
Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety ferent companies. These will be good Only show that includes animal exper-
Authority (ADAFSA), the official partner amounts of investments to help facilitate tise in all segments
and organizer behind the event. the needs of these entities and I believe Circle 39 on enquiry card
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