Bergama Agriculture and Livestock Fair opens in Izmir

The 2nd Bergama Agriculture and Livestock Fair has officially opened at the Bergama Bus Terminal Fair Area in Izmir. The event is organized through a collaboration between the Bergama Municipality, Bergama Chamber of Agriculture, Bergama Chamber of Commerce, the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), and Alsancak Congress & Fair.

Exhibitors at the fair are showcasing tractors, modern agricultural machinery, irrigation and energy systems, feed, fertilizer, seeds, and livestock equipment. This year, the fair's schedule was moved forward to align with the cotton harvesting and olive harvest seasons. The event is open to the public for free between 10:00 and 18:00.

During the opening ceremony, Ahmet Vural, President of the Bergama Chamber of Agriculture, highlighted the strategic importance of the Bergama and Bakırçay Basin. He noted the region's diverse production range, including cotton, olives, tomatoes, pine nuts, and livestock, stating that the goal is to blend traditional agricultural experience with modern technology to achieve a global vision for Bergama's agriculture.