The Nakuru agricultural show has continued attracting more exhibitors and international guests making it more of an international show.
Already, a delegation from Argentina was received on Wednesday, and more expected from Uganda on Friday.
Speaking on Thursday after visiting various exhibition stands, Nakuru Deputy Governor Dr Erick Korir attributed this to more innovation in agriculture being exhibited at the show.
He called on farmers to make good use of the opportunity available at the various exhibition stands to learn about new innovation and technology in agriculture.
“This year for the first time we have more exhibitors, and even international guests and this means that the Nakuru show is now becoming international. We appeal to farmers to make good use of the opportunity," he said.
Nakuru County Executive in charge of Agriculture Dr Immaculate Maina lauded various departments and exhibitors who have shown up for this year’s show.
While noting the new technologies and variety of crops being exhibited at various agricultural and livestock stands, she called on farmers in Nakuru county to make good use of the opportunity, adding that it will help them improve their farming.
“As a county we are well represented at the show and we look forward to farmers coming to learn. As a county we shall also continue even after the show to train farmers," she said.
Nakuru Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) branch chairperson Margaret Anami urged residents to attend the show, and learn what innovation and technology has to offer in matters agriculture.
The Nakuru agricultural show commenced on 3rd July and is expected to end on Sunday 7th July.
On Friday, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mwangi Kiunjuri is expected to grace the event.