AgriTech expo gets great response
Thursday, 8 April 2010
Sonia H Moni
Solar lighting system, water pumps, agricultural machinery and Tulsi tea drew the attention of visitors in the AgriTech Bangladesh 2010 that concluded at Dhaka Sheraton Hotel Tuesday.
Some 30 companies took part in the three-day international exhibition, showcasing a new range of agri-machinery, equipment, agro chemicals, solar pumps, seeds, food processing machines, packaging equipment, and technology for horticulture.
Minhaz Hossain, senior marketing and sales officer of Rahimafrooz Renewable Energy Ltd, said : "We've got an overwhelming response from the visitors, mainly showing interest in solar lightings and water pumps, as severe power and water crises persist."
"The price of solar lighting system ranges from Tk 12,000 to Tk 40,000 for Dhaka and charges will be included for installation and transportation outside the city," he added.
Mr Hossain said, "Consumers are interested in solar pumps and customised solutions-as per their requirements- but the price ranges from Tk 0.15-Tk 5.0 million which is a little high. They requested us to make it affordable."
However, the fair created an opportunity for entrepreneurs who were willing to change traditional farming processes by adopting new technologies.
Mostafizur Rahman, a Tulsi tea salesman, said, "Our tea promotes health by lowering cholesterol and high blood pressure and controls diabetes. I sold Tk 3000 per day which was really unexpected."
Solar lighting system, water pumps, agricultural machinery and Tulsi tea drew the attention of visitors in the AgriTech Bangladesh 2010 that concluded at Dhaka Sheraton Hotel Tuesday.
Some 30 companies took part in the three-day international exhibition, showcasing a new range of agri-machinery, equipment, agro chemicals, solar pumps, seeds, food processing machines, packaging equipment, and technology for horticulture.
Minhaz Hossain, senior marketing and sales officer of Rahimafrooz Renewable Energy Ltd, said : "We've got an overwhelming response from the visitors, mainly showing interest in solar lightings and water pumps, as severe power and water crises persist."
"The price of solar lighting system ranges from Tk 12,000 to Tk 40,000 for Dhaka and charges will be included for installation and transportation outside the city," he added.
Mr Hossain said, "Consumers are interested in solar pumps and customised solutions-as per their requirements- but the price ranges from Tk 0.15-Tk 5.0 million which is a little high. They requested us to make it affordable."
However, the fair created an opportunity for entrepreneurs who were willing to change traditional farming processes by adopting new technologies.
Mostafizur Rahman, a Tulsi tea salesman, said, "Our tea promotes health by lowering cholesterol and high blood pressure and controls diabetes. I sold Tk 3000 per day which was really unexpected."