The annual AgroOmsk trade fair will be held in an online format due to the difficult epidemiological situation caused by the spread of the COVID-2019 coronavirus infection.
Recall that on July 6, 2021, the permanent headquarters for combating the spread of the new coronavirus infection decided to cancel mass events. In order to implement this decision, the Order of the Governor of the Omsk Region dated March 17, 2020 No. 19-r "On measures to prevent the import and spread of new coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in the Omsk region" was amended, according to which it is prohibited to hold all mass events, including youth forums, gatherings, festivals, concerts. open-air exhibitions and other similar events until July 31, 2021.
"The Regional Agency for Development and Investment, together with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food of the Omsk Region, planned to hold the XVIII Siberian Agrotechnical Exhibition-Fair AgroOmsk-2021 from July 26 to August 1, but restrictions affected mass events. We are forced to transfer the event to an online format, leaving only a business program for agricultural specialists. We understand that the necessary measures will help ensure the safety of residents of Omsk and the Omsk region during such difficult periods for all of us. We sincerely hope that in 2022 AgroOmsk will be held in a full-time format, as this is an important event for the region: every year, the outcome of the fair is the conclusion of numerous contracts for the supply of agricultural machinery, food and equipment from Omsk manufacturers," said Evgeny Kovtun, General Director of the Agency.
Every year, the AgroOmsk fair is visited by more than 150,000 residents and guests of Omsk. More than 3,000 specialists and heads of agricultural organizations from different regions of Russia, countries of the near and far abroad take part in the business program and field events held at the experimental and production fields of Sibniishkhoz. Agricultural machinery and equipment for processing agricultural products are presented at the exhibition, a livestock breeding site is operating, and residents of the city can purchase products from Omsk manufacturers and watch a creative program.