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Organisers of the 2008 Denbigh Agricultural Show are expecting at least 100,000 patrons to attend the 56th staging of the event scheduled for Emancipation week-end, August 1-3, at the Denbigh Showground in May Pen, Clarendon.

This year's theme, 'Grow What You Eat, Eat What You Grow', is in line with the national effort to secure the country's food supply.

Food technology on display

Senator Norman Grant, president of Jamaica Agricultural Society, which stages the annual show, said the event will feature demonstrations of farming techniques and displays of technologies like greenhouse and hydroponics, which are being used to expand agricultural output.

"We will demonstrate how the farmers are fighting back as it relates to these challenges being faced locally and globally with regards to food security," said Grant.

A wide range of quality agricultural produce will also be on display at each parish pavilion.

Agricultural stakeholders at the show will also demonstrate the use of organic fertiliser, as farmers continue to be faced with increasing costs of inorganic fertiliser.

International delegation

Grant said this year's event is expected to generate $42 million in revenue.

International delegations are expected from countries such as Barbados, Bermuda, St Vincent, St Maarten and Texas.

Adults entering the venue will pay $600 each day, while children will pay $300.

There will be daily and nightly entertainment and a gate prize of $25,000 on the first two days. A gate prize of $50,000 will be given away on the final day.