Udon Thani Agri Fair 2026 Connects to World Horticultural Expo, Boosts GMS Economy.

MGR Online•Society•248d ago

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Udon Thani is preparing to host the 4th 'Agri Fair 2026' from February 6-15, 2025, a prelude to the World Horticultural Expo, aiming to boost the grassroots economy and connect with the GMS region.

•Udon Thani Province is organizing the 'Agri Fair 2026' for the 4th time. The event will take place from February 6-15, 2025, at Thung Si Mueang, Udon Thani.
•The fair serves as preparation for the upcoming World Horticultural Expo, focusing on farmer development, product upgrading, and enhancing image in agriculture and food.
•The event aims to connect the province's agricultural sector with domestic markets and the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), showcasing products and knowledge to support economic expansion.

Overview

•The 'Agri Fair 2026' event is scheduled to take place from February 6, to February 15, 2026.
•Udon Thani Province is organizing the 'Agri Fair 2026' for the 4th time in order to elevate the agricultural sector.
•The 'Agri Fair 2026' is being held as part of preparations for the 'World Horticultural Expo'.
•The event aims to attract investors and tourists, thereby creating added economic value for the area.
•The fair intends to link the province's agricultural sector to markets within Thailand and the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) in order to foster economic growth.
•A press conference for the 'Agri Fair 2026' was held on January 30, 2026, at 154.7 Coffee Garden, Mueang Udon Thani District.
•The fair will feature a variety of activities including exhibitions on the 'Koke Nong Na Model', government and private agency displays, agricultural demonstrations, and Smart Farm innovations.
•Over 300 booths will be available for selling agricultural products, OTOP items, processed goods, local food, flowers, and affordable consumer goods, resulting in direct income for farmers and local entrepreneurs.

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"“Farmers, Ready to Serve, Shop, Taste by the Rice Paddy, Develop Careers.”"

“เกษตรกร พร้อมเสิร์ฟ ช้อป ชิม ริมนา พัฒนาอาชีพอย่

Key Entities

Place

Udon Thani(อุดรธานี)ℹ️

Udon Thani Province, the host location for the Agri Fair 2026.

Greater Mekong Subregion(GMS)ℹ️

The regional economic bloc with which Udon Thani aims to connect its agricultural sector through the Agri Fair 2026.

Person

Ratchan Sunhua(นายราชันย์ ซุ้นหั้ว)

Governor of Udon Thani Province, who participated in the press conference for Agri Fair 2026.

Kanthapong Surawannawijit(นายกันฑ์พงศ์ สุระวรรณวิจิตร)

President of the Udon Thani Chamber of Commerce, who attended the Agri Fair 2026 press conference.

Pongsatep Lertprasert(นายพงศ์เทพ เลิศประเสริฐ)

President of the Thai Conservation and Development Association, Udon Thani Province, who was present at the Agri Fair 2026 press conference.

Nattawut Amsri(นายณัฐวุฒิ อ่ำศรี)

President of Young Smart Farmer, Udon Thani Province, who participated in the Agri Fair 2026 press conference.

Organization

Young Smart Farmer

A group whose agricultural products and initiatives will be featured at the Agri Fair 2026.

Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives(กระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์)ℹ️

The government ministry whose outstanding achievements and innovations will be presented at the Agri Fair 2026.

Udon Thani Provincial Office of Agriculture and Cooperatives(สำนักงานเกษตรและสหกรณ์จังหวัดอุดรธานี)

The office responsible for the official opening ceremony of the Agri Fair 2026.

Policy

Koke Nong Na Model(โคก หนอง นา โมเดล)

An agricultural model that will be showcased through an exhibition at the Agri Fair 2026.

One Tambon One Product(OTOP)ℹ️

A government initiative whose products, numbering over 300 booths, will be sold at the Agri Fair 2026.

Concept

Smart Farm

A key theme of modern agricultural technology and innovation that will be displayed at the Agri Fair 2026.