Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to Hold Online Comprehensive Agricultural Expo from 24th to 27th

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyunjung] The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced on the 22nd that the '2020 Korea Agriculture Expo,' originally scheduled to be held from the 24th to the 27th, will be held as an online comprehensive expo. This expo, under the theme 'The Present and Future of Agriculture,' will offer various formats such as unpack shows, talk shows, video exhibitions, and one-on-one consultations to showcase the multifaceted value of agriculture, jobs, and innovative technologies.

Visitors can also explore the future of agriculture, including innovative agricultural technologies integrated with Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies such as robots and 3D printing, as well as the changing landscape of agriculture in the post-COVID-19 era. At the opening ceremony, world-renowned futurist Jason Schenker will be invited to hold an expert video discussion on the theme 'Global Changes and Future Strategies for Agriculture' at 11 a.m. on the 24th.

An unpack show will also be held to premiere videos of seven cutting-edge agricultural innovation technologies, including wearable suits?non-powered wearable robots usable in fieldwork?and AI drones linked with crop cultivation information services.

Additionally, to assist young people facing difficulties due to COVID-19 in finding employment, job information from major institutions and companies in agriculture, forestry, and food sectors will be provided. Approximately 140 institutions and companies will participate, including 20 public institutions such as Korea Rural Community Corporation, Korea Racing Authority, and aT, 20 affiliates of NongHyup, and 100 private companies such as Harim, Seonjin, and Freshgo, conducting video interviews and online recruitment consultations.

Furthermore, participants can engage in startup and return-to-farming consultations and planned sales exhibitions. Online startup consultations can be applied for on the job expo website until the 23rd, and one-on-one consultations with experienced return-to-farming seniors require prior application through the Return-to-Farming and Rural Living Comprehensive Center from the 16th to the 23rd of this month.

The expo can be accessed for free via the Agriculture Expo website and YouTube channel, and interviews and recruitment consultations with major institutions and companies can be participated in through the job expo website.

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