The most awaited agricultural trade show is just around the corner. So make sure you will be around when it comes. We are referring to Agrilink 2009 which will be staged at the World Trade Center-Metro Manila on October 8 to 10. There’s no reason for you to miss this event. It is open free to the public, including the various seminars.

Agrilink, Foodlink and Aqualink is one place where the latest ideas, products and services are showcased. It is also one place where one can meet new friends, acquaintances of old as well as long lost relatives. For those who are looking for old as well as new issues of Agriculture Magazine, they will be available (the old ones) at a big discount. Look for the Manila Bulletin booth.

If you are interested in tasting the best durian, our friend Larry Miculob of Davao has assured us that he will make available different varieties including Puyat, Monthong, Arancillo and perhaps what he calls Schwarzkoff..

In the outdoor exhibit area, Dr. Rey Itchon and Sandy of Solraya will be putting up a showcase of a backyard free-range Sunshine Chicken project. This will be next to the booth of Teresa Orchard & Nursery which will showcase its latest exotic fruit trees.

Our friend Jose Abellar whose specialty is poultry equipment will showcase his Atras-Avante feed dispenser which is also used for gathering the daily egg production. Another interesting equipment is his multipurpose, modular chicken cage which can be used for brooding, growing broilers and ready-to-lay pullets. He is also the manufacturer of an ostrich incubator.

Goats, farm machines, livestock feeds and medicines, organic products, the latest hybrid seeds of vegetables and other high-value crops, wellness products, and many others will all be there. We will see you there.