Agricultural hi-tech fair in China attracts int'l exhibitors

XI'AN, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) -- Over 1,500 exhibitors from a total of 39 countries and regions are attending an agricultural hi-tech fair in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, according to the organizer.

Under the theme of "soil health and food security," the 30th China Yangling Agricultural Hi-tech Fair kicked off on Tuesday in the Yangling agricultural hi-tech industrial demonstration zone.

With Uzbekistan as the guest country of honor at this year's fair, the five-day event will feature innovations in agricultural high-tech achievements, exchange activities, and hold 11 conferences and forums as well as eight exhibitions, among others.

Established in 1994, the fair is one of the largest and most influential events dealing with agricultural science in China.Enditem