The 18th Days of Agriculture of the City of Konjic were held yesterday in Konjic, organized by the Union of Agricultural Association of Konjic and the local community of Neretvica, under the patronage of the City of Konjic and the Ministry of Forestry, Agriculture and Water Management of the HNC, which aims to promote agricultural products and is a diverse and lively event dedicated to wealth of local agricultural offer.
The 18th Days of Agriculture in the City of Konjic were held
This event brought together 44 exhibitors from the area of the city of Konjic, and especially Neretvica, who presented their products at stands set up in Buturović Polje.
In the very heart of the festival, there were stands with a variety of fresh vegetables and fruits, among which potatoes, peppers, onions, tomatoes, eggplants, pumpkins, beans, corn, plums, apples, pears, and their products and precursors stood out. These products are displayed in various varieties and colors, giving visitors the opportunity to discover the richness of taste and quality provided by local agriculture.
There are also stands dedicated to dairy products, where, visitors could taste and buy different cheeses and other dairy delicacies, prepared from fresh milk from local producers.
The city of Konjic can also boast of an autochthonous branded cheese, better known as Repovački cheese, for which it is recognizable. Cured meat products prepared according to the traditional recipe are also indispensable.
One of the more interesting parts is the area dedicated to bee products. Here, visitors could learn about various types of honey, beeswax and other products produced by bees, and learn more about the importance of bees for the ecosystem and agriculture. An indispensable part of the offer are also teas made from local herbs harvested in the beautiful meadows of our area.
This event is not only an opportunity for shopping and tasting, but also for socializing. On the spot, visitors could also learn more from the exhibitors about how the products they consume and which adorn the beautiful stands are produced.
Also, at this event, the Agreement on Incentives for Agricultural Producers was signed between the City of Konjic and the Union of Agricultural Associations Konjic. At the fair, three vouchers were awarded to agricultural exhibitors for the purchase of agricultural equipment.
The first voucher in the amount of 2,000 BAM went to Armin Kovačević from Gorani, the second voucher in the amount of 1,500 BAM to Mujo Šabanović from Tuhobići, while the third voucher in the amount of 1,000 BAM was given to Esad Rizvanović from Hasanovići, who redirected it to the Parents’ House, for the treatment of children cancer patients.
Prizes and diplomas were awarded for participants in sports disciplines. Osman Hakalović was the fastest in the 1000 meter race, and Armin Masleša was the fastest in the shoulder throw.
The Days of Agriculture in Konjic are a real delight for all food lovers, offering a rich range of local products, education and the opportunity to meet the people behind them.
Sources of photos: Welcome to Konjic and Radio Konjic
