Vietnam seeks cooperation opportunities at Israel’s major agriculture exhibition

Vietnam attended Agro-Mashov Exhibition 2025, which took place on December 8-9 in Ofakim, southern Israel, to explore cooperation opportunities, learn about new technologies, and promote trade relations in agriculture between the two countries.

Visitors to Agro-Mashov 2025 have the opportunity to taste the latest fruit and vegetable varieties (Photo: VNA)
Visitors to Agro-Mashov 2025 have the opportunity to taste the latest fruit and vegetable varieties (Photo: VNA)

Tel Aviv (VNA) - Trade Counsellor at the Vietnamese Embassy in Israel Le Thai Hoa participated in the Agro-Mashov Exhibition 2025, which took place on December 8-9 in Ofakim, southern Israel, to explore cooperation opportunities, learn about new technologies, and promote trade relations in agriculture between the two countries.

This year marks the 34th edition of Agro-Mashov, one of Israel’s largest and most prestigious agricultural events. It has long been a major gathering for farmers, businesses, researchers, and experts from Israel and around the globe. The exhibition is expected to attract thousands of visitors from various sectors of the agricultural value chain. It offers a comprehensive networking platform where businesses can access the latest industry trends, forge new partnerships, and explore investment opportunities.

Visitors had a chance to explore a wide range of advanced technologies and equipment, including agricultural drones, digital applications, mechanised machinery, new crop varieties, greenhouse systems, packaging technologies, logistics solutions, and innovations in livestock, poultry, and aquaculture. In addition to the exhibition, a series of specialised conferences, presentations, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions were held. Topics covered included agricultural marketing, market development, data applications, financial management, and precision technologies.

During the two-day event, attendees also had the opportunity to taste the latest fruit and vegetable varieties at the booths, while learning about cutting-edge farming technologies and solutions./.

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