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EIMA International, appointment in October
The agricultural machinery exhibition, organized by FederUnacoma at the Bologna exhibition centre, will be held from 19 to 23 October 2021.The choice was guided by the health emergency and the complex needs linked to the trade exhibition calendar and the seasonality of the work processes.From November 2022 the Exposition will return to its normal frequency.
EIMA Digital Preview, a project "in progress"
The digital platform will be perfected quickly, to support the promotional activities of agricultural machinery companies. Over 59 thousand accesses were recorded in the five days of the EDP review, and about 10 thousand users participated in on-line seminars and conferences on salient issues of agricultural mechanization. President Malavolti extended his special thanks to the Minister of Agriculture Teresa Bellanova, and to the representatives of the government and institutions who took part in the EDP event.
EDP, the issue of safety in the foreground
EIMA Digital Preview, the first virtual exhibition of agricultural machinery, dedicated Saturday 14 November to the issues of safety, ergonomics, and the prevention of accidents at work in the primary sector. The prevention of accidents with tractors and the devices aimed at improving the well-being of the operator on board the self-propelled machines.
Agronomy, safety and communication: the topics on the EDP calendar
The fourth day of the digital review of agricultural mechanics featured many events centred on cultivation techniques and on the topic of safety, but also on aspects related to information in the sector. A Yearbook brings together all the professionals who deal with communication in the sector's companies, in the competent bodies, and in the specialized media.
“The machine that I would like”: young people speak
The competition between agricultural institutes to develop new agricultural machinery "concepts", promoted by Agia (CIA) and FederUnacoma, was presented as part of the EDP. The projects will have to refer to specific mechanical means for internal areas, useful for revitalizing the range of activities that are possible in a rural environment. The award ceremony will be held at EIMA in Bologna in 2021.
City and peri-urban area: a "green" project
In order to have greener cities, it is necessary to learn to also take care of the territory that surrounds them and to involve farmers in activities other than production in the fields. Green cities and hydrogeological instability were discussed today at the EIMA Digital Preview in a conference organized by the BioHabitat foundation.
Drones in agriculture: functions and regulations
Drones and targeted operations on crops were at the centre of a webinar promoted by the magazine Macchine Trattori and DronEzine, as part of the thematic events of EDP, the first virtual exhibition of agricultural machinery. During the meeting, space will also be given to the regulatory aspects related to the use of this technology in agriculture
Training must also be green: this way the labour market will once again absorb young people and the unemployed. Thanks to the EU funds
Advances on the new budget law were made this morning by Undersecretary for Labour Francesca Puglisi, who spoke at the EIMA Preview. During an event organized by Biohabitat, the representative of the Government illustrated the principles and the economic endowment of the new measures to fight unemployment.
Alberto Cocchi Prize, 5 thousand euros for students with financial difficulties
Dedicated to the memory of one of the most esteemed Italian agro-mechanical professionals, the award was created with the collaboration of UNACMA. It includes three scholarships (respectively of 2,500, 1,500 and 1,000 euros) to facilitate the professional training of fourth and fifth year students with financial difficulties. During the EIMA Digital Preview, the spotlights were also on the Mech@grijobs workshops, also promoted by UNACMA.
From “smart farming” to digging machines, the many topics of EIMA Preview
Also on the third day, the calendar of on-line events offered central topics for agricultural machinery. Still in the foreground, digital technologies and the most diverse applications of agriculture 4.0. These were the subjects of lectures and seminars promoted by Italian and foreign universities as part of the EIMA Campus initiative.
EDP, focus on bioenergy
The initiatives scheduled by FederUnacoma and Itabia on the topic of bioenergy are of great importance at the EIMA Digital Preview (EDP). The first meeting was entitled "Use of biodegradable materials in agriculture", and the second day featured the webinar entitled "Guideline for the use of biomass energy plants". The final conference of the Enabling project is today.
European standards are a source of pride for farmers. However, they are asking for less bureaucracy with the new CAP*
To achieve the objectives of a greener agriculture, as set by the European Union, we need to encourage investments in technologies to reduce the environmental impact and satisfy an increasingly demanding market.
Ten billion EU for the "Next Generation"
The process of the "Next Generation EU" plan has entered the final stages, which provides for a substantial package of aid for investments in agriculture. Of the 10 billion allocated overall, 1.2 are intended for Italy. De Castro: the resources can also be used for the renewal of the machine fleet.
Mexico and the United States, two countries at the heart of EDP
In addition to business meetings with foreign delegations, the internationalization activity carried out at the EDP virtual exhibition also includes a focus on the most important markets for Italian manufacturers of agricultural machinery. Focus on Mexico and the USA during the first two days of the digital exhibition.
Sports gardeners: at the EIMA preview we talk about the new professionals courted by coaches to win on the pitch
They are called groundsmen and are already sought after abroad because they are decisive for winning on the pitch. A recently established school is already training the new Italian groundsmen. The Italian in charge of the official pitch of Nizza football also participated in the seminar, broadcast on the EDP platform.
EDP, all the machinery "on the net"
Yesterday was the second day of EIMA Digital Preview dedicated to technological innovation, with seminars and conferences on the sector's salient issues. Thirty events took place on the platform, from those relating to 4.0 systems to those on remote technical support and new professional skills for mechanization
EDP, a showcase for innovations
In the first two days of EDP, the virtual exhibition dedicated to agricultural machinery, the spotlights are aimed at the topic of technological innovation, with the presentation of the winners of the first round of the "Technical News 2020/21" competition, and the presentation of the finalists of Tractor of the Year 2021.
EDP, focus on agriculture 4.0
The second day of EDP, the virtual exhibition of agricultural machinery, gave special emphasis to the topic of agriculture 4.0 technologies. There were numerous meetings and webinars that presented machines, systems and agricultural practices which are currently available, and that suggested scenarios for the near future.
Bamboo walls and willow domes. Plants become building materials
The use of plant-based materials instead of cement and synthetic materials is gaining ground, not only for a new philosophy of living, but also for the functional characteristics that these matrerials can offer.
Agrievolution meeting, on the EDP platform
Representatives of the world manufacturers' association complain of too many legislative differences from country to country for the registration of tractors. Efforts are being made to harmonize the procedures and to have more and more digital machines.
Training and employment: prospects in the "green" sector
The first of a series of meetings promoted by the BioHabitat Foundation on the theme of gardening and the care of green spaces was held within the EIMA Digital Preview. Interest in the sector is growing, and with it, interesting job opportunities are opening up for green area technicians and maintenance staff. The Nemeton Upper Training School and the EIMA Green Academy as pilot experiences in the field of training.
EDP, internationalization is the protagonist of the inaugural day
The opening event of EDP, the first virtual exhibition of agricultural machinery, focused on internationalization and foreign markets. The Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, Manlio Di Stefano, noted the importance of exports for Italian agromechanics, while the president of the ICE Agency, Carlo Ferro, focused on the business-to-business meetings scheduled during the event. The commissioner for Agriculture of the Emilia-Romagna Region, Alessio Mammi, instead underlined the importance of EIMA International and EDP for the local economy.
Eima Digital Preview, a debut full of rendezvous
Numerous events took place online on the first day of the virtual exhibition of agricultural machinery. The many topics covered by the conferences and web seminars included environmentally friendly techniques, applied electronics, and the new EU agricultural policy. Important live meetings covered AGIA activities dedicated to young farmers and on the finalist models of the Tractor of the Year award.
EIMA digital: activities slowed down by the blocking of servers
The inaugural day was affected by the vast police operation against computer piracy that led to the blocking of thousands of servers in Italy and Europe. Traffic slowed down on the platform, but the balance was still positive, with thousands of visitors and 30 online streamed conferences.
Agricultural machinery: new unknowns in a recovering market
Sales figures in the US, India, Germany and other countries indicate a sharp recovery after the crisis of last spring, but the new health emergency risks halting the sector. Registrations are recovering also in Italy, but production risks having a setback if the logistical and transport difficulties were to slow down exports.
EIMA Digital Preview, a virtual universe
EDP, the first digital exhibition dedicated to agricultural machinery, opens on Wednesday 11 November at 9:00. Based on a three-dimensional platform, developed on the specific needs of the agro-mechanical sector, the online showcase offers visitors an immersive experience that allows them to move in the event's virtual universe as if they were inside a physical space.
Multifunctionality and a "green" world at the heart of EDP
In the International Year of Plant Health, the virtual EDP exhibition, which is held online from 11 to 15 November, turns the spotlight on the issues of multifunctionality in agriculture and on the green universe, thanks to the "Cantieri Verdi" initiative. Promoted by Biohabitat, "Cantieri Verdi” includes a cycle of 10 webinars and a symposium on the topic of urban green areas.
From 11 to 15 November, EIMA Digital Preview will host RIVE with its virtual stand
RIVE (International Viticulture and Oenology Review) will also be present at the EIMA Digital Preview, the virtual preview of the agricultural machinery exhibition organized by FederUnacoma, organizing partner of the RIVE. The RIVE virtual room is accessible and the employees of the Pordenone exhibition are available for "face to face" appointments with businesspeople.
Green operators: the importance of training and new professional roles
For gardeners, training is increasingly important and recognized in the face of market demands. Eima Digital Preview offers two important conferences dedicated to the importance of quality courses and the new professional role of groundsman.
The "Technical Innovations" contest debuts in the virtual universe of EDP
The 2020/21 edition of the "Technical Innovations" contest, dedicated to the technological innovations made by the exhibiting industries of EIMA International, starts with a first phase that takes place online on the EDP platform, the virtual preview of the physical exhibition. In this initial round, 43 new solutions were awarded: 15 as "Technical Innovations", 28 as "Technical Mentions". Despite the difficulties created by the health emergency, participation in the competition was very high.
Agricultural machinery: an "online" platform for the global market
EIMA Digital Preview, the review of agricultural machinery in virtual reality (11-15 November), hosts business activities between foreign businesspeople and manufacturers organized by ICE Agenzia (Italian Trade Agency) in collaboration with FederUnacoma. 37 countries are involved in the programme, representing the most diverse agricultural realities from Europe, America, Africa and Asia. Businesspeople from Australia and New Zealand are also on the platform.
Gardening machines: market in recovery
The third quarter of 2020 closes with +19% in total sales compared to the same period of 2019. The growth in the July-September period offsets the collapse that occurred in the first part of the year, limiting the losses for the first nine months to -0.7%. EIMA Digital Preview, an essential event for the sector's businesspeople and enthusiasts.
EDP, a calendar full of events
While the virtual stands are being set up by the exhibiting companies and the registration of visitors to the EDP platform continue at full speed, the thematic events that will take place online during the exhibition, from 11 to 15 November, are also being defined. To date, more than 70 meetings are already scheduled. Technological innovation in agriculture is the key theme of the exhibition.
EIMA Digital Preview, an "immersive" platform
Unlike other virtual exhibitions, EIMA Digital Preview (EDP) relies on an interactive platform that allows visitors to interface directly with exhibitors and develop business relationships. Avatar Receptionist, Tower Chat and Conference Room are the three tools provided to initiate contact with companies. This link leads to a video that illustrates how it works.
EDP: "instructions for use" ready for the public
The development of the digital platform of the EIMA Digital Preview agricultural machinery exhibition continues at full speed. In the virtual exhibition - open to around 1,600 exhibiting companies that will participate in the physical EIMA next February - 800 companies are already setting up their virtual stands, and many others will be added in the coming days. A video created by the organizers explains how to access the platform and how to organize your presence at the exhibition.
Exhibition events: the qualitative evolution of visitors
The experience of the autumn exhibitions provides some meaningful data on the composition of the public, on the way the health prevention systems worked and on the critical issues linked to transport. EIMA International analyses the trends, focusing above all on the audience of professional operators and on the public's perception of safety. A GRS survey shows that over 70% of trade exhibition visitors consider them very reassuring and comfortable, while the perception of safety drops to 55% in shopping centres, 48% in restaurants, 36% in public transport, and barely 17% in children's playgrounds.
EIMA International: the "green corridors" for foreign businesspeople are coming
The organizational offices of the world exhibition of agricultural machinery launch the procedures required to authorize the arrival of foreign businesspeople to the exhibition. Due to the small number of nations that cannot benefit from the preferential route established for trade exhibitions, business contacts will be possible through the virtual platform EIMA Digital Preview, active from 11 to 15 November 2020.
EIMA International, "active safety"
The organizational machine of EIMA works to ensure the highest level of health facilities and safety standards. To date, approximately 1,600 companies have confirmed their participation and intend to contribute in a vigilant and responsible way to the success of the showcase. In the months of September, October and November alone, the general exhibition landscape will include 25 important exhibitions in the major Italian exhibition districts; the Covid emergency is manageable and must not induce companies to give up.
EIMA International: agricultural machinery "on track"
No change of programme for the great agricultural machinery event, which confirms its calendar as already defined, with the event on a digital platform in November and the traditional exhibition in February 2021. The synergy between virtual reality and physical event aims to relaunch the sector's market, In response to a demand for technologies that is growing globally. Health standards and anti-Covid systems at the highest level.
EIMA International: a "personalized" plan for health safety
BolognaFiere and FederUnacoma establish a "Technical Group of Safety Experts" in preparation for the world exhibition of agricultural machinery, which will take place from 3 to 7 February 2021. In addition to the health protocols already required for all exhibition events, EIMA International implements additional initiatives that take into account the specific characteristics. Strengthening of security personnel, speeding up accesses, special APPs to control the flow of the public in the various areas of the exhibition centre; these are just some of the measures announced to make the Bologna exhibition even safer. The digital Preview, which will be held on a virtual platform from 11 to 15 November, will be very useful, allowing operators to pre-select the areas of interest and optimize their calendar of meetings at the Exhibition.
EIMA Digital: a road map for the November event
The path towards the first edition of the virtual exhibition of agricultural machinery follows a calendar that includes technical deadlines, and communication and training initiatives. The Digital Preview, which takes place from 11 to 15 November, precedes the physical event of February 2021, whose logistical and health aspects are being perfected.
The Agorà space on the EIMA platform: a "university" to discover agro-mechanics
The portal area dedicated to conferences and cultural events is particularly rich and dynamic. In the five days of the Digital Preview, institutions, associations and specialized publishing houses will create a calendar of online events. These will be interesting not only because of the selected topics, but also for the captivating presentation methods and innovative languages.
EIMA International 2021, an exhibition under the banner of safety
Scheduled in Bologna from 3 to 7 February, the great event of agricultural machinery ensures compliance with rigorous safety standards that supplement national and international regulations with organizational and logistical criteria specifically designed for this exhibition. Among the most significant innovations, the wi-fi control room for monitoring the crowding of the exhibition venues, the task force responsible for controlling any gatherings, and the booking service for refreshment points.
EIMA Digital Preview, the first virtual review of agricultural machinery
Around 2,000 companies will participate in the virtual EIMA Digital Preview exhibition, dedicated to agricultural machinery and technologies, which takes place from 11 to 15 November. Organized on the basis of the 14 product categories of EIMA International, the exhibition spaces of the digital exhibition are structured into virtual rooms. There are six types of stands provided, according to the square metres assigned to the companies participating in EIMA International.
Agricultural machinery: Eima International "doubles"
The great event presenting machines and equipment for agriculture and green area maintenance responds to the health emergency and moves its 44th edition from mid-November 2020 to early February 2021. However, the November rendezvous is not cancelled, turning instead into a digital mega-event, an absolute innovation in the history of the industry's showcases.
EIMA International 2020, towards a "top-notch" edition
This afternoon in Verona, Fieragricola hosted the presentation of the 2020 edition of EIMA International, the great international exhibition of agricultural machinery scheduled in Bologna from 11 to 15 November. To date, 1,600 companies have formalized their request to participate. Many innovations are planned this year, starting from the logistical and organizational ones. In mid-September in Bologna, an event specifically dedicated to the "Technical News" competition.
