Iran takes part in Saudi Agriculture 2008 show

During the four-day expo, 250 agricultural companies and entities from 28 countries including 18 Iranian firms showcase their latest products and achievements, IRNA reported.

Australia, Canada, Egypt, France, Turkey, the U.S.A., the U.A.E., India, Pakistan, Spain, Italy, and Malaysia are some other major participants at the expo.

The Kingdom’s agriculture industry continues to grow at 8% a year, driven by the massive population growth and the increasing demand for food and food-related products. This makes it the Middle East’s largest market for agricultural products and technologies.

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