AgroSemana opened this Thursday at AGROS Space, in Argivai, with the presence of the Minister of Agriculture, José Manuel Fernandes, who marked the official start of one of the country's largest agricultural events. The government official highlighted the importance of sustainability in communities and emphasized challenges such as competitiveness, water use efficiency, and generational renewal in the agricultural sector.
During his speech, the minister warned about the negative perception that still surrounds agriculture and that may drive young people away from the sector. José Manuel Fernandes stated that it is necessary to combat the idea that the farmer is a polluter, that the forest is associated only with fires, and that agriculture only has problems, defending the valorization and the true perception of the sector's importance.
The visit precedes the AgroSemana Grand Conference, which takes place this Friday at 2:30 PM, dedicated to the theme "The current challenges of the agri-food sector along the value chain." The opening session will be led by Idalino Leão and Pedro Machado, followed by a roundtable with Armindo Monteiro, Gonçalo Lobo Xavier, Ana Jacinto, and Sara Pinto, moderated by Catarina Castro.
The event runs until Sunday, September 6th, with a program that combines agricultural innovation, technical demonstrations, showcookings, and three nights of concerts. Entry is free until 6:00 PM on September 3rd, 4th, and 5th, as well as throughout Sunday. After that time, access costs 5 euros for those over 12 years old, with a three-day pass also available for 12 euros.
