Agri Intex 2000 was the first international Agricultural
Exhibition at Coimbatore. It was held between 29th August
and 3rd, September, 2000. The exhibition aimed at improving
productivity through the dissemination of information about techniques
and technology and their implementation. It also provided a forum
for interaction for the exhibitors.
Agri Intex 2000, which was held at the CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex,
was promoted jointly by the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
(TNAU) and Coimbatore District Small Industries Association
(CODISSIA). The partnership between TNAU (which was recently
adjudged the best Agricultural University in India) and CODISSIA,
(which has the support of over 4,000 industrial organisations),
was responsible for the success of the exhibition.
The exhibition also highlighted the growth, development and opportunities
in modern agriculture. Leading players in agricultural and related
fields interacted with a large number of international and domestic
participants and visitors in the exhibition. Products used in Agriculture,
Horticulture, Floriculture, Plantation, Processed Foods, Oils, Beverages,
Herbal, Medical Plants, Poultry, Dairy, Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture
and other Agro Industries were on display.
