THE Chilli, Onion and Ginger Crops Fair will be held in Aungban Township in southern Shan State on 11 and 12 December, said U Than Kyaw Sint, market development official at the Farmers’ Market, which is leading the fair.
The fair is mainly held for farmers in Kalaw, Aungban and Pindaya areas aiming to help farmers learn to trade in groups and get good markets.
In addition to allowing buyers to buy directly from farmers at the fair, the fair will be held once every 15 days for the convenience of farmers. The fairs, traders and commodity exchanges along with the farmers’ market will also set basic prices to ensure that farmers get good prices.
Similarly, farmers will be provided with farming technology, local seeds, solar irrigation machines, fertilizers and advance payment services will be available in one place and it will also be easy to connect with domestic and foreign markets. — ASH/MKKS
