Thousands of food lovers gathered in the west of Pretoria for the first Agri-food fest.
The festival at the Tshwane events centre in WF Nkomo Street started on Friday and ended on Saturday.
The atmosphere was full of joy and laughter as visitors from all over Pretoria shared their love for food.
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“The festival was packed with shows, live agricultural demonstrations, celebrity chefs and entertainment for the whole family,” Gauteng department of agriculture spokesperson Oyama Buso said.
He said the festival was interactive.
“It focused on products and services from agricultural machinery, livestock, poultry, input suppliers, biotechnology, agro-processors, food, animal abattoir, manufacturers and food service industries,” he said.
“A cross-section of related institutions and organisations in the education and financial sectors benefitted from this dynamic new festival.”
Buso said proudly South African menus specially prepared by a variety of local food vendors and celebrity chefs were on offer.
“The two-day event was ideal for the entire family.”
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He also said that farmers, township entrepreneurs and individuals from the banking and retail sectors participated in the festival.
“The festival let farmers and entrepreneurs share knowledge as well as showcase the latest farming technology,” he said.
“The idea behind this is for all these sectors in the province to discuss modernisation, transformation, growth of agro-processing or food manufacturing and services.”
“This festival is aimed at a broad range of attendees,” he said.
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