Serdang: The five-day Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) Technology Showcase (ShowTech) 2025 at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) from May 29 will feature exhibitions related to the latest agricultural technology and innovations. MARDI director-general Datuk Dr. Mohamad Zabawi Abdul Ghani described the exhibition as the best platform for the public and industry players to see for themselves the results of MARDI’s research over the last five years.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the event will display 188 technologies covering eight clusters, and will bring together 148 entrepreneurs to sell their products. Dr. Mohamad Zabawi highlighted the expansion of the display area and interactive activities for visitors, including the experience of harvesting vegetables. MARDI is targeting the presence of 500,000 visitors, comprising farmers, breeders, entrepreneurs, students, and the general public.

He emphasized the importance of ShowTech 2025 as a platform for MARDI to introduce research findings that were previously unknown to the public. Dr. Mohamad Zabawi cited the example of MARDI producing 58 paddy varieties planted by over 95 percent of farmers in Malaysia, yet MARDI’s contributions remain largely unrecognized. ShowTech aims to raise awareness about these contributions.

The showcase will be organized in three main zones: Zone A, which includes Hall A and the surrounding area at MAEPS; Zone B, featuring modern agriculture pathways and show plots of crops; and Zone C, which will display livestock farms, herb gardens, stingless bee farms, and vegetable gardens. Side events such as running and fishing competitions will also be available for visitors.

In conjunction with the school holidays, MARDI will offer various interactive programmes and activities, including children’s events like Earth Hero, Agro EduGenius, and a kite-making workshop through the AgroCulture programme.