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EIMA International: the "innovation factory" breaks all records

The economic situation is slowing down the agricultural machinery market at a global level, but the EIMA exhibition, which ended yesterday evening in Bologna, suffered no setbacks and hit an all-time high attendance record. Over 346,000 attendees, including 63,000 foreign guests from 150 countries, came to learn about the most innovative technologies for every type of agriculture. The demand for mechanization remains potentially very high – explain the organizers of FederUnacoma – and the agricultural world needs to immediately recognize the innovations and plan its investments accordingly.

EIMA showcases the creativity of students from agricultural institutes in the Agrimage contest

The winning school of the second annual competition put on by Agia-Cia in collaboration with ITAsF and FederUnacoma was awarded at the international event. At the top of the podium is the Fratelli Agosti Agricultural Technical Institute, of Bagnoregio, in the province of Viterbo, with its winning installation dedicated to the equlaity of women in the working world and to a new alliance with men for the future of agriculture.

Agriculture: technology at the service of safety

Many farming accidents are caused by the use of obsolete machinery, some of which was registered as early as the late 1990s. In recent years, technological innovation has made great strides, making agricultural machinery increasingly safe. The dedication of the National Institute for the Prevention of Accidents at Work (INAIL) to accident prevention in the primary sector.

The ICAERUS Project: Drones in Focus at EIMA 2024

The EU initiative is aimed at the development of drones for use in agriculture, not just for strictly cultivation needs but also for the prevention of natural disasters. Three universities and six companies are involved in the project. Training and case studies at Eima International.

Transition 5.0 vs 4.0: what changes

At EIMA International, FederUnacoma and Polo Tecnologico Alto Adriatico describe the features of the new measure that will expire on December 31, 2025 and which includes a budget of EUR 6.3 billion. To date, a total of EUR 100 million in projects have been financed as tax credits, but requests for access to funds should increase in the coming months.

EIMA Energy: focus on agriculture on islands and in wooded areas.

The bioeconomy finds important testing grounds even in geographically limited areas such as small islands or out-of-the-way mountainous areas. In this regard, today's EIMA Energy program has proposed two interesting initiatives linked to two projects; the first "Agri-Culture" to deal with the first biodistrict activated in the island economy of Capraia, and the other focused on the modern relaunch of a small chestnut grove in Calabria with centuries-old plants.

EIMA International rewards creativity

The fourth day of the EIMA International exhibition of agricultural machinery that ends tomorrow in Bologna, witnessed the award ceremony of the EIMA Social Awards competition for the best social communication campaigns created by exhibiting industries. Here are the companies that won awards in the various categories

Ludovica Timassi from Piedmont is the new Miss "Comuni fioriti"

The 2024 winner of the "Donna Comuni fioriti" (Miss Cities in Bloom) pageant comes from Ingria, in the province of Turin. She was crowned at EIMA at the end of the competition organized as part of the national meeting of Asproflor, the association that brings together Italian flower and plant producers. Seven contestants took part in the final.

Social media: a new channel to talk about agriculture

Hundreds of them exist already and they are changing communication in agriculture. Young agro-influencers showcase life and work in the fields on major social media platforms, debunking myths and stereotypes. At EIMA International they relate their life experience in a creative and direct style

Satellite Monitoring: a Tool to Support Agriculture

On the fourth day of the EIMA International exhibition of agricultural machinery the Italian Confederation of Farmers (CIA) demonstrated the advantages offered by new satellite monitoring systems along with the issues that still need to be resolved in order to make the most of these innovative technologies.

The Portomaggiore Antique Fair Award given to Gierre and Simed

The two Abruzzo companies were the winners of the 50th annaul soil processing demonstration field trials at the Portomaggiore Antique Fair event. The awards ceremony held at EIMA. This year's theme was innovation in mechanization for sustainable and safe agriculture.

EIMA's tribute to Prof. Enzo Manfredi: a point of reference for agricultural mechanics

At EIMA, the University of Bologna and the National Academy of Agriculture pay homage to Professor Enzo Manfredi on the occasion of his 100th birthday. An instructor, first in Padua, and then, for thirty years in Bologna, his studies and his teachings made him a point of reference for the modernization of agricultural mechanics.

Carbon Credits: Opportunities to Manage

On the second day of the EIMA International exhibition of agricultural machinery taking place in Bologna, a conference sponsored by Edagricole took stock of the regulation and prospects of carbon credits. For farmers these constitute a new form of income with agronomic and environmental co-benefits.

Hybrid wheat is ready to grow

New genetics and cutting-edge machinery can create the conditions necessary to increase the area cultivated with hybrid wheat. The latest industry news is presented during a meeting at EIMA International.

Alberto Cocchi Prizes Awarded at EIMA International

In memory of the creator of the Mech@grijobs project, three high school students were awarded for their efforts in completing an internship in the agricultural mechanics or mechatronics sector

European agriculture facing the risk of tariffs

On the third day of EIMA International, MEPs discussed the implications of the Green Deal and the election of Donald Trump for the European agricultural sector. Europe needs to be united in its negotiations with the United States and other trading partners.

The first victim of climate change is agriculture

In an intense exchange, Luigi Sartori and Davide Gnesini, professor of Agricultural Mechanization at the University of Padua and head of the Technical Service of Federunacoma, respectively, summarized the effects of climate change on agricultural activities.

Multidisciplinary training for new agricultural mechanics

The technological evolution of agricultural machinery increasingly requires professional figures with very broad basic skills. At EIMA International a meeting sponsored by the University of Bologna was held to illustrate the profiles are most requested by companies. But it is increasingly soft skills that make the difference.

Contractor of the Year Awarded at EIMA International

The eighth annual award ceremony organized by Cai - the Confederation of Italian Agricultural Mechanics and Farmers in collaboration with Edagricole took place on the third day of the great exhibition dedicated to agricultural technologies and gardening machinery. There were a total of six award categories

Agrivoltaics growing with National Recovery and Resilience Plan incentives

In Italy there are already almost 1.6 million systems, forecast to increase with the EUR 1.1 billion in contributions envisaged by the NRRP. At the end of the application period a month ago, 920 million had been submitted, the vast majority coming from the South. EIMA International is a showcase for new opportunities.

EIMA 2024: Coach Luciano Spalletti guest of Landini

Stadium-style chants and cheers greeted the technical commissioner of the Italian national football team, Luciano Spalletti, this morning at the Bologna exhibition center where the 46th annual EIMA International exhibition

Agricultural biomass: a resource for soil fertility

In order to meet the increase in food demand, it is necessary to cultivate new lands but also to preserve the fertility of those already in use. A key role in this sense can be played by residual biomass and agro-food residues, whose use in the primary sector allows for a reduction in the use of chemical fertilizers, increasing the sustainability of agricultural processes. The topic was addressed at EIMA International during the meetings sponsored by ITABIA.

Cultivating Business Data to Measure Sustainability

At EIMA International, five universities combine their efforts to provide farmers with usable indicators. The Universities of Bologna, Catania, Padua, Teramo and Turin are involved in the project.

Rental: Assodimi/Assonolo joins Federacma

An agreement now exists between the rental association and the Federation of agricultural machinery dealers. The sector accounts for EUR 3.1 billion, but in agriculture it still hasn't taken off

Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities to be managed

EIMA International offers a glimpse at the state of the art on AI. Investments are increasing greatly, but Europe is lagging behind the US and China. In Italy the market went from EUR 218 million in 2018 to EUR 710 million in 2023.

The success of Agriculture 4.0: 2024 will see a turnover of EUR 2.3 billion for smart companies

In six years, Italian 4.0 agricultural companies have conquered more and more space, generating a turnover of EUR 2.3 billion. On the second day of EIMA International exhibition of machinery for agriculture and gardening, the Smart Agrifood observatory of the Milan Polytechnic University presented its assessment.

Generational change: in Italy young agricultural entrepreneurs account for 7.5% of the total

There are an increasing number of under-40s running agricultural businesses in Italy, equal to 7.5% of all businesses. However, this is still not enough to compensate for retirements. The average age of entrepreneurs today is 63. The recent Law 36 may provide a boost to encourage youth entrepreneurship, but the implementing decrees are still lacking. There is a gap with the rest of Europe.

Bitonci at EIMA: improvements coming on Industry 5.0

Press conference of the Undersecretary for Business and Made in Italy, Massimo Bitonci: working with Brussels to extend the 5.0 incentives until April 2026. The objectives of the Ministry include raising the percentage thresholds of the tax credit granted to companies and spending limits. The funds - 6.3 billion - were allocated retroactively for investments made starting from January 1, 2024.

Greater profitability and precision: the revolution of robots in the fields at EIMA

Robotics in agriculture is developing rapidly all over the world. In just the last year alone, around one hundred specialized companies have been established.

Irrigation: the strategic partnership between Farmfront and Metzer at EIMA 2024

On the opening day of the Bologna event, an important collaboration agreement was signed between the two manufacturers specializing in the creation of irrigation systems. The agreement provides for the sharing of the respective distribution networks to offer the market a complete line of technological solutions.

EIMA: the winners of The Tractor of the Year 2025

At the 46th EIMA International exhibition of agricultural machinery, the Tractor of The Year 2025 awards were awarded by a jury of operators and journalists in the sector. Here are the winners in each category.

Federacma: the knots to be untied for Industry 5.0

At the EIMA international exhibition of agricultural and gardening machinery, the Federacma association, which brings together traders in the sector, is asking for greater clarity on 5.0 incentives, but also new rules on proposals that provide incentives to support renewal in the fields.

Africa and the Piano Mattei in the spotlight at EIMA International

The first day of the Bologna event turned the spotlight on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the African free trade area, with a conference promoted by Africa e Affari and FederUnacoma. The deal is expected to lift 30 million people out of extreme poverty, and generate an overall income increase of USD 450 billion by 2035.

Alternative agricultural products shine at EIMA

The 3rd annual Award Competition organized by Edagricole. Four categories – youth, diversification, livestock farming and sustainability – and an honorable mention: here are the winners.

Digital technology takes center stage at EIMA International

From the launch of the Agri Digital Growth project to the Agri-Trac platform for standardizing tractor performance, through the Xfarm proposals for equipment connection, many meetings dedicated to advanced electronic technologies took place at EIMA on its opening day.

EIMA International: Lollobrigida Announces New Funds for Agricultural Mechanics

The 46th edition of EIMA International opened today in Bologna with a discussion among institutions, professional agricultural organizations, and agromechanical industries on the themes of technological innovation, market development, and public support for the sector. Supporting investments in new-generation machinery is necessary even in the face of an unfavorable economic situation. The strategic role of training and cooperation is crucial not only to promote Italian-made products in global markets but also to overcome the "two- or three-speed" model of agriculture.

EIMA 2024: the technological response to global challenges

The 46th annual international agricultural machinery exhibition kicks off in Bologna with over 1,750 participating industries, 700 of which are foreign, covering every market segment. There are cutting-edge vehicles, machinery and advanced digital systems for an increasingly scientific agriculture industry connected to the service system and other production sectors.

Agricultural machinery: the decline in exports slows down Italian production

The overall value of national production of technologies for agriculture and gardening is set to close the year with a 19.5% decrease compared to the same period in 2023, coming to only EUR 13.2 billion. The decline is due to the contraction of domestic demand, but above all to the slowdown of foreign markets, which contribute significantly to the turnover of Italian agricultural machinery companies. FederUnacoma: we will have to wait for the second half of 2025 to see a recovery.

Agricultural machinery: markets in decline, waiting for a recovery

The unfavorable trend in the agricultural and industrial sectors in the first six months of 2024 has seen a decrease in the sales of tractors on the international market, which reported an overall decline of 12% compared to the same period in 2023. No trend reversals are expected for the rest of the year. The decline is due to cyclical factors, not to a drop in the need for technologies, driven by a constantly developing agriculture. Reconciling productivity and sustainability is the priority objective.

Agricultural machinery: Emerging markets in Southeast Asia and Africa

In the coming years, the geography of the markets will still see Europe and North America in the foreground, yet an increasing role will be played by countries such as Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines and Thailand, which are already recording growth in imports of specific machinery. Population growth - the source of this growing demand for agricultural technologies - will also be decisive in Africa, starting with Nigeria, Ethiopia and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

EIMA 2024: the program of the great event

The agricultural mechanics exhibition this year also includes a full schedule of meetings on important topics. Innovative technologies for the great challenges of agriculture, development of markets and cooperation, applications of robotics and artificial intelligence are the main topics being considered.

Technical Innovations: a "systemic" success

The Competition offers an opportunity to think about how to support research. Innovation should be considered a 'systemic' challenge involving industries, public bodies, professional organizations, education and training facilities. The agricultural machinery sector is one of the most active in the development of new technologies. Over 680 applications were received during the last five competition events, of these, 132 were awarded recognition for their 'Technical Innovation', and another 260 received 'Technical Honorable Mentions'.

Agricultural machinery: Bologna, the "laboratory" of innovation

The awards ceremony for the Technical Innovations competition for new models with high technological content took place this afternoon. A total of 68 awards were given out: 20 precisely for "Technical Innovation", and 48 "Honorable Mentions". The event is a preview of the 46th annual EIMA International event to be held in Bologna from 6 to 10 November. Innovation is the heartbeat of the Bologna event.

EIMA 2024: innovative solutions for agriculture and green care in the United Arab Emirates

The 46th annual EIMA International event was presented this morning in Dubai. Both the agricultural technology sector and the gardening machinery market are growing in the United Arab Emirates. This incremental trend is expected to continue through 2027. The Bologna exhibition offers operators in the Middle Eastern country technologies capable of satisfying every production need in the primary sector. The focus of the EIMA Green showcase and on gardening machinery.

EIMA: technologies and services for the global market

The agricultural machinery exhibition announces a record-breaking 2024 event. The Bologna event aims to support operators in their business activities and to offer a global panorama of supply and demand for new technologies. The conferences planned will be international in scope. A lot of space has been allocated for research and training with the presence of 11 universities, and with the launch of the AFI Academy of Advanced Training for Industry promoted by FederUnacoma.

Agricultural machinery: sales down in the main markets

Uncertainty related to the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, the increase in purchase prices and the increase in interest rates are slowing down the market, which between January and July reported declines in Europe, the United States, India and Turkey. Registrations are also down in Italy.

EIMA 2024: International Agricultural and Gardening Machinery Exhibition

The 46th annual great agricultural and gardening machinery exhibit was presented at the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) headquarters in Rome. The global market is growing and demand is expected to increase in the years to come. More and more countries are investing in agricultural technologies and require special technical and commercial cooperation programs.

Agricultural machinery: the strategic partnership between Italy and the USA

In the first four months of the year, the US market increased by 7.6% imports of agricultural machinery made in Italy, thus becoming Italy's main trading partner in the agromechanical sector. Italian machines appreciated for innovative content, customisation possibilities, reliability. The appointment with EIMA 2024 expected by US operators to familiarise themselves with the wide range of technological solutions able to meet every need of North American agriculture.

EIMA 2024, a driving force for Italian-Serbian cooperation

The 46th edition of the Bologna exhibition was presented this morning in Novi Sad (Serbia) during a conference on agricultural robots. High automation technologies strategic to increase the productivity of an increasingly specialised agricultural economy like Serbia. High innovation at the heart of EIMA 2024, which inaugurates the REAL area dedicated to testing and practical demonstrations of robots.

EIMA 2024, innovative technologies for Morocco's agriculture

The press conference to present EIMA 2024 was held this afternoon in Meknés, in the setting of the Siam agricultural fair. Morocco's increasingly competitive agriculture is showing a growing demand for innovative technologies to counter the effects of climate change. The great Bologna exhibition is one of the most eagerly awaited events by farmers and technicians in the North African country.

Agricultural machinery: appointment at EIMA International

Presented as part of Agriumbria the 46th edition of the exhibition of agricultural mechanics, scheduled for next November at the Bologna fair. Rich in technical content and with more than 1,600 already confirmed exhibiting industries, EIMA 2024 will be an important factor in relaunching the national market. In the first three months of the year sales of tractors fell by 25% nationally, while the market in Umbria showed a greater resilience, with a much smaller decline (-4.4%).

Agricultural machinery. Made in Italy protagonist in Uganda

On March 21 and 22, a cognitive event dedicated to Italian agricultural mechanics was held in Kampala. Manufacturers presented specific technologies for the mechanisation needs of Uganda. During the event, which also saw the participation of the Italian Ambassador Mauro Massoni and the director of the ICE of Addis Ababa Riccardo Zucconi, the 46th edition of EIMA was presented.

Agricultural machinery. Made in Italy protagonist in Tanzania

On March 18 and 19, a cognitive event dedicated to Italian agricultural mechanics was held in Dar es Salaam. Specific technologies for the mechanisation needs of Tanzania were presented by the manufacturers. During the event, which also saw the participation of the Italian Ambassador Marco Lombardi, the Director of the ICE of Addis Ababa Riccardo Zucconi, the 46th edition of EIMA was also presented.

EIMA 2024, a platform for Italian-Ethiopian cooperation

The 46th edition of the great Bologna event was presented this morning during a press conference held in Addis Abeba by the director of the ICE office Riccardo Zucconi and the deputy director of FederUnacoma, Fabio Ricci. The conference recalled the role of Italy as Ethiopia’s second largest supplier in the agricultural machinery sector.

EIMA 2024: from 6 to 10 November the great event in Bologna

Presented this morning in Bari, as part of Enoliexpo, the 46th edition of the international exhibition of agricultural mechanics organised at the Bologna Fair by FederUnacoma. The 2024 edition promises to be with record numbers, and with a new section dedicated to demonstration tests of drones, agricultural robots and advanced digital systems. Economic operators are expected from all over the world, and great attention is paid in the Italian agricultural sectors to the new incentive system that will be defined in the coming months, and which could relaunch the market in regions with high demand for mechanisation such as Puglia.

EIMA 2024, a bridge between Italy and India

The 46th edition of EIMA International, the world exhibition of agricultural machinery to be held in Bologna from 6 to 10 November, was presented in Bangalore. The event is an important reference for the rapidly expanding agriculture of India. The Asian country, the world's leading market for tractors, is focusing on latest generation mechanical vehicles.

EIMA 2024: the mega-show of agricultural mechanics

The numbers and news of the event, which will be staged in Bologna from 6 to 10 November, were presented at a press conference. The number of companies that have already formalised the request for participation is very high and the exhibition space is largely already covered. Among the new features are the REAL area, dedicated to robots, and a contest reserved for social communication. Six international forums on the most current topics for agriculture and the environment.

Agricultural machinery: economic conditions hold back growth on the world market

Geopolitical crisis, inflation and rising interest rates affect sales, which until 2022 had recorded high volumes in all major markets. Potential demand remains high, trade flows are expected to grow over the next three years.

EIMA International: a start with the "turbo"

In just three weeks, registrations jumped over a thousand, with 300 foreign companies already booked. The number of exhibitors is expected to grow and the entire exhibition center is expected to be sold out. Mariateresa Maschio: "there is great confidence but also great expectations from the operators". Simona Rapastella: "EIMA is an ‘innovation factory’ where the agriculture of the future is built".

EIMA 2022, the best ever

The 45th edition of the world exhibition of agricultural machinery closes with the extraordinary number of 327,100 visitors, which improves the record of 2018 (317,000) and establishes itself as a top event on the international scene. Rendez-vous in Bologna, for the next edition, from 6 to 10 November 2024.

"02 Farm", a green project in Bologna

The nursery in Valsamoggia that will have the mission of promoting the culture of greenery, also hosting themed events, is presented at EIMA.

'Horn of Africa', irrigation technologies against the climate crisis

The consequences of global warming are impacting the countries of Central and Eastern Africa particularly hard and are exacerbating crisis factors that already penalised their development capacities in the past. In order to tackle the emergency, it is essential to secure and upgrade irrigation systems, focusing on technologies adapted to local realities.

The active management of Italian forests

In the setting of the EIMA Energy bioenergy exhibition, in-depth meetings were held on the productive and eco-sustainable management of forests. A MiPAAF project under the Development and Cohesion Fund was in the spotlight.

Sunday in EIMA: last day of a 'top' edition

The 45th edition of the world exhibition of agricultural machinery closes this afternoon at the Bologna Exhibition Centre. The 271,000 visitors who crowded the exhibition centre in the first four days will be joined by those visiting today, open to business operators, farmers, but also to the public of hobbyists and enthusiasts of agriculture and green care.

Engines for agricultural machinery: towards 'neutral' systems

At EIMA 2022, manufacturers of engines and agricultural machinery, which are currently Stage V compliant, discussed the solutions to be adopted to achieve the ambitious goals that the European institutions are setting towards the goal of climate neutrality.

Stories of heroic agriculture in the minor islands at Eima

They are splendid natural paradises, destinations for international tourism, but also places where cultivating the land is extremely difficult, first and foremost due to isolation. But it is precisely from the 55 minor Italian islands that an additional stimulus arrives for agricultural machinery manufacturers to design equipment capable of operating even in hostile conditions.

EIMA 2022 turns the spotlight on agricultural drones

Aerial drones, mainly used for data collection, are seeing an increase in their use for certain important agricultural operations, such as pesticide treatments. The use of these machines proves particularly effective for spot operations and for interventions in settings that are difficult to access by other mechanical means.

Agrinfluencer, an interesting phenomenon in the world of agro-mechanics

The Agrimachinery Creators Report 2022, which is a snapshot of an evolving world, was presented at Eima International. The report discusses the different types of influencers, and a survey is offered on the use of the different social netwoks.

The EIMA 2022 event proceeds apace

The exhibition of agricultural machinery, taking place at the Bologna trade exhibition centre, recorded a total of 185,000 visitors in the first three days, and awaits the count for today and tomorrow, which could bring attendance to some of the highest levels ever recorded.

Combining agriculture and energy: agri-voltaics

Paolo De Castro at Eima in Bologna: "technology in agriculture is the weapon to tackle the crisis"

"Technological innovations, with the application of Smart and Precision Farming, confirm their place as necessary tools that can no longer be postponed for farmers grappling with a severe energy crisis and soaring raw material costs, which are putting a strain on farm incomes.

MEPs at EIMA: a policy for specialised crops

A delegation of 10 parliamentarians visited the agricultural machinery exhibition. A conference, a guided tour and a round table were the programme of an event that highlighted the role of fruit and vegetable crops, which are increasingly important for the market and the profitability of the primary sector.

Still too many work-related accidents in the agricultural sector

Every year in Italy, 100 to 150 fatal accidents occur in the fields, in the EU 500. And the numbers are underestimated. New-generation machines can reduce them significantly, but investment in training is also needed. Ergonomic systems also prevent other health damage: 60 per cent of agricultural workers have a chronic disabling disease.

EIMA Energy: biomass and ecological transition

A workshop on the H2020 project 'BRANCHES', which fosters good practices in this sector, was held as part of the International Exhibition of Agricultural Machinery in Bologna.

Renewable energy: enormous potential from agricultural biomass

Energy from agricultural, agro-industrial and forestry residues already covers 10% of the country's needs, but the share is set to double by 2050.

The whole CAP explained to farmers

At Eima International, Caa-Cia presented a brochure dedicated to the new Common Agricultural Policy 2023-2027, to be distributed to farms.

Minister Lollobrigida: increase productivity with machines, not GMOs

During a meeting held as part of EIMA 2022, the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry said he was in favour of an organic plan of facilities to promote investments in latest-generation machinery and systems. Innovations - Lollobrigida stressed - must take into account the specific needs of the agricultural world.

Minister Lollobrigida visiting EIMA International

"Full immersion" of the new Minister of Agriculture in the agricultural machinery exhibition taking place at the Bologna Exhibition Centre. Support for agriculture and the agro-mechanical industry in the government's plans. Meeting with the press in the setting of an exhibition that has already attracted 100 thousand visitors in its first two days and promises great attendance today and over the weekend.

Contractors of the Year, here are the winners

Eima International hosts the sixth edition of the award, organised by Edagricole's 'il Contoterzista' magazine in collaboration with the Confederazione Agromeccanici e Agricoltori Italiani (Cai Agromec).

Robots in the fields are no longer science fiction

In France, the USA and some Eastern European countries, they are already at work on farms. But in Italy, too, the demand for robots in agriculture is beginning to gain ground in order to increase and improve production, supplementing human labour while reducing environmental impact. The main stumbling block to dissemination still remains safety.

A new pact with agricultural colleges for skills development at Eima

At the agricultural machinery exhibition, an agreement for the development of skills for young entrepreneurs and workers in the sector was signed between the network of agricultural colleges, FederUnacoma (agricultural machinery manufacturers), Cia (Italian farmers' association), Agia (young agricultural entrepreneurs' association) and Agricoltura e vita (research and training body of Cia).

xFarm Technologies and PFN: a partnership in the name of digitisation

The highlights of the partnership between xFarm Technologies and the PFN consortium were presented at EIMA 2022, signed with the aim of equipping the machinery of manufacturers taking part in the initiative with a platform for tracking agricultural operations. The platform can also be used on vehicles that have not yet been digitised and on fleets with different brands, thus overcoming the obstacle of technological fragmentation.

Agriculture 4.0, growing steadily

The estimates of the Smart Agrifood Observatory presented at Eima International: agriculture 4.0 in Italy is worth 1.6 billion in turnover and covers 6% of cultivated agricultural land.

Minister Francesco Lollobrigida: Press conference tomorrow at EIMA in Bologna

The Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry, Francesco Lollobrigida, will visit tomorrow, 11 November, EIMA International, the world exhibition of agricultural machinery being held at the Bologna Exhibition Centre.

The Minister will hold a press conference at 12:30, in the conference hall set up in the Exhibition Centre's Quadriportico (Service Centre), with access from the Constituzione entrance. Journalists who have not yet been accredited at the EIMA press room may register online.

EIMA, the new automated animal welfare barns

New technologies for the automation of cattle feeding are good for the animals and allow the farm to cut down on waste, reduce workloads and diesel consumption. At Eima, the world exhibition of agricultural machinery, the focus is on automated cattle sheds that also improve production quality.

Water and agriculture, technologies to reduce water wastage at Eima

Drought and climate change bring the issue of water management in agriculture back to the forefront. From satellite data analysis to precision farming technologies, now ripe for large-scale application, here are all the techniques for increasing the water supply and limiting wastage.

Euway, a project to protect water resources

At Eima International, Agia/Cia presents a training course to transmit good irrigation practices to farmers. The issue of wastewater use.

Esordio in grande stile per EIMA International

Inaugurata ieri mattina alla fiera di Bologna, la rassegna mondiale della meccanica agricola registra subito una grande affluenza di pubblico. Sono stati 37.400 i visitatori presenti nel primo giorno, e forte affluenza si registra anche nella giornata in corso. In mostra la migliore produzione mondiale di macchine e attrezzature per ogni tipo di agricoltura. Particolare interesse suscita la sezione dedicata ai sistemi digitali avanzati e ai robot agricoli.

Geopolitics, agriculture is a decisive variable

Food production is increasingly used by states to exert their influence in the international political arena. In this scenario, technology plays a decisive role in increasing production yields and ensuring food self-sufficiency. The topic is at the centre of analyst Dario Fabbri's speech at EIMA 2022

EIMA, digital marketing is gaining ground among agricultural machinery manufacturers

It is already widely used in the automotive sector, but now digital marketing is also conquering spaces in the world of agricultural machinery manufacturers and distributors, opening up new connections between manufacturers, sellers and farmers. This was discussed at the 45th edition of EIMA, the world exhibition of agricultural machinery currently taking place at BolognaFiere.

Atena project, Antonio Carraro pushes electrification

The project for the development of full-hybrid and full-electric tractors presented in Bologna as part of EIMA. In addition to Antonio Carraro, the working group involves the research bodies ERO and Ecothea, and the Conegliano Valdobbiadene consortium, and benefits from EU funding under the Life project.

EIMA, the key role of training for agriculture 4.0

Continuous training, for the development of the new skills required by Agriculture 4.0. The enhancement of Made in Italy also through the most modern digital technologies. Supply chain agreements extended to the world of large-scale organised distribution. The challenge of increasing production capacity. At the 45th edition of Eima, operators will discuss the agriculture of the future.

Contractor Driver Trophy: agro-mechanics competing

The new edition of EIMA International sees the debut of a new event. It is the prize for the best contractor driver of mechanical equipment, promoted by NewBusinessMedia. Every day the best drivers will compete in speed and skill tests in front of the public at the great Bologna exhibition.

Everything for smart gardening at EIMA

Technological innovation but also ease of use for the new smart machines for professional gardening. The 45th edition of the world exhibition of agricultural machinery in Bologna will see the debut of Garden Emotion, the demonstration area showing in action the most innovative equipment for the care and maintenance of gardens, lawns and large urban parks.

Ribbon-cutting ceremony for Eima International

The 45th edition was inaugurated this morning. Message from the Minister for Enterprise and Made in Italy, Adolfo Urso: "Agricultural machinery is a sector that can take a piece of Italy everywhere".

Eima International on the starting line

The 45th edition of the world exhibition dedicated to agricultural machinery starts today, with the opening ceremony scheduled at 10:00 in the halls of BolognaFiere. 1,500 manufacturers will be present, of which 480 from abroad, on a net exhibition area of about 130 thousand square metres

New registrations, market resilience in Italy

Figures processed by FederUnacoma on the basis of Ministry of Transport registrations show a total of 17,256 tractors in October, down 15.3% on 2021 but with a sales volume still above pre-Covid levels. Good sales levels also for combine harvesters and telehandlers.

Italian industry: growing turnover despite the economic situation

FederUnacoma's forecasts for the end of the year indicate a drop in the quantity produced (-6%), but an increase in the value of production (14.2 billion euros, amounting to +3.7% over 2021). The resilience of the domestic market and above all the good performance of exports (+10.4% in July) support the sector, which is nevertheless suffering from the crisis in production costs and the lower agriculturals incomes.

Agricultural machinery: high demand on the world market

Agricultural equipment sales have maintained good levels over the past two and a half years, characterised by the severe economic crises following the Covid pandemic and the war between Russia and Ukraine. In the nine months from January to September 2022, the market remained at higher volumes than before the 2020 pandemic, although between the end of this year and the first part of 2023 the sector is set to be affected by inflation and geopolitical uncertainty. Positive outlook for the coming years, in response to the growing demand for foodstuffs in terms of both quantity and quality.

EIMA International: an event in step with the times

The Covid emergency led to a crisis in the trade exhibition system and dictated new criteria for competitiveness. Industry analysts believe that in the coming years the role of specialised and business-oriented exhibition events will strengthen. The EIMA exhibition is rational, communicative and cost-effective - explains FederUnacoma General Manager Simona Rapastella - and therefore in line with the most current trends in the exhibition market.

EIMA 2022, a global event

From 9 to 13 November, the rendez-vous with EIMA International, the great exhibition of agricultural machinery, returns to Bologna. Internationalisation, richness of range, and innovation is the winning formula that has made the Bologna exhibition a reference point for all players in the agro-mechanical supply chain. EIMA 2022 is a "high intensity" event that has demonstrated its ability to involve a vast audience of operators.

EIMA 2022, a global hub for agricultural machinery

Exhibitors from 40 countries, visitors expected from 160 nations, official ICE delegations from 80 countries: these are the credentials of the international exhibition of agricultural machinery scheduled in Bologna from 9 to 13 November. An entire pavilion dedicated to business-to-business meetings, and a programme that includes "focus" days and informative events to encourage the meeting between demand and supply of technologies for every model of agriculture.

EIMA, a 'hub' for innovation

Members of the political, scientific and business worlds inaugurated the Technical Innovation event at EIMA 2022. Research and technological development are the basis of competitiveness in the agro-mechanical sector. The role of production districts and the partnership between universities and businesses. Innovation as a driving force in an increasingly competitive exhibition market.

Technical Innovation Competition: the heart of EIMA 2022

The winning models of this year's edition were unveiled at a prestigious event at Palazzo Re Enzo in Bologna. A total of 62 innovations were awarded (25 as "Technical Innovation" and 37 as "Mention"), which will be exhibited at the great agricultural machinery show from 9 to 13 November, in the Quadriportico in the centre of the exhibition centre.

EIMA 2022 a platform for Italian-Polish cooperation

After a record 2021, tractor sales in Poland fell by 15.2% in the first eight months of this year, but still remained at a very high level. Trade with Italy is growing. Poland is currently the seventh destination market for Made in Italy agricultural machinery, and the EIMA 2022 exhibition is an opportunity to strengthen this partnership.

EIMA International: the "focus" themes of the event

As the event draws nearer, the calendar of events and in-depth themed discussions taking place at the Bologna exhibition centre over the five days from 9 to 13 November is taking shape. The 45th edition of EIMA promises to be very rich in content: in addition to workshops, conventions and seminars on technical topics, the event features major political issues and scenario analyses.

EIMA Green, the green that excites

The 2022 edition of EIMA Green, the exhibition of gardening and landscaping machinery to be held in Bologna from 9 to 13 November presented at Novegro, as part of Demogreen. An outdoor area dedicated to the E-motion show is new for this edition, with trials of lawn tractors and gardening equipment.

Bangalore-Bologna, a direct line for Italian-Indian cooperation

The EIMA Agrimach and EIMA International exhibitions are the pivot of industrial and commercial cooperation between Italy and India in the agricultural mechanics sector. Presented in the setting of the Indian exhibition in Bangalore, the 45th edition of the Bologna-based international exhibition will be held from November 9 to 13. An official delegation of Indian businesspeople, promoted by the ICE Agency, is expected in Italy.

EIMA 2022: ticket office activation and new web services

Website increasingly central to the organisation, promotion and operation of the 45th edition of EIMA International, which will return to the Bologna exhibition centre next November. Online ticketing for visitors activated. Underway the new EIMA Meet service. Catalogue and interactive pavilion map soon to be published online.

Food safety: Kenya focuses on agricultural mechanisation

The population of the African country has gone from 16 to 55 million in just 40 years, with a cultivable surface area of no more than 20% of the national territory. The acquisition of mechanical technologies to improve land productivity and make better use of the few available water resources is crucial. Italian-Kenyan cooperation in the sector is growing. Presentation of the 45th edition of EIMA International, the exhibition of agricultural machinery that offers the most suitable technologies for the country's needs.

Italian-Ugandan cooperation: meeting at EIMA International

The major exhibition of agricultural machinery, held in Bologna from November 9 to 13, will be attended by a delegation of Ugandan businessmen, interested in the most innovative technologies for increase the country’s productivity. The great variety of crops in Uganda and the different models of farm require the breadth of range that Italian industry can offer, within the framework of an increasingly solid technical and commercial cooperation.

EIMA 2022: the relaunch of cooperation between Ethiopia and Italy

Presented in Addis Ababa, the 45th edition of EIMA, the great exhibition of agricultural machinery promoted by the Federation of Italian Manufacturers. Important role played by the ICE Agency, which is organising the presence at the Bologna Exhibition of a delegation of Ethiopian trade operators. Agriculture is becoming increasingly strategic in the economy of African countries, which are expressing a demand for specific machinery for the crops and agricultural business models in the various countries.

EIMA 2022: the 'road show' in Central East Africa

The EIMA presentation tour starts today in Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda. The great exhibition of agricultural machinery, to be held in Bologna from 9 to 13 November, will be the focus of meetings (from 11 to 15 July) with the trade press and an audience of businesspeople selected by the local ICE Agency offices. The value of imports of agricultural technology is growing in the three Central East African countries.

EIMA 2022, stronger Italian-Serbian cooperation

The 2022 edition of the great agricultural machinery exhibition to be held in Bologna from 9 to 13 November was presented in Novi Sad. Over a thousand Serbian operators are expected at EIMA, while exports of Italian agricultural machinery to that country grew by 27% in 2021. Dissemination of information and technical assistance are the fundamental supports for a quality leap in mechanisation in the Balkan country.

EIMA International 2022: green and Mediterranean

The next edition of the international exhibition of agricultural machinery, which takes place in Bologna from 9 to 13 November, was presented in Foggia. Big event numbers and growing participation. The "Green" exhibition dedicated to machinery and equipment for gardening and landscaping was confirmed, and will also include a demo section. Conferences and seminars focusing on specialised crops and the agricultural economy of the Mediterranean area are in the pipeline.

High-tech drought-fighting systems

Held from 9 to 13 November at the Bologna Exhibition Centre, "EIMA Idrotech" is the exhibition specialising in technologies for water management in agriculture. Located within the great exhibition of agricultural mechanics, and already with 210 exhibiting industries, the show offers technological answers to the water emergency that is now affecting all Italian regions. In the first four months of this year - according to CNR data - the amount of rain has halved compared to the average of the last thirty years.

Tractor of the Year: rendez-vous at EIMA

The event that rewards the best tractor of the year is scheduled to take place at the Bologna agricultural machinery exhibition in November. Award ceremony on the first day of the exhibition and dynamic show of the finalist models in the large arena set up inside the exhibition centre.

EIMA 2022: global market and Mediterranean agriculture

The 45th edition of this major exhibition, scheduled in Bologna from 9 to 13 November, is a platform for innovation in agriculture. The spotlight will be on technologies for specialised and high added value crops typical of the Mediterranean area. The Agrilevante and Enoliexpo exhibitions are fully integrated with EIMA International.

EIMA 2022, a global experience

The 45th edition of the international exhibition of agricultural machinery was presented in Verona. Very positive feedback in terms of bookings and demand for exhibition areas. Very intense promotional activity abroad and numerous innovations, from informative areas for the Digital sector to field tests of gardening machines. Innovation always in the foreground, with a pre-EIMA day entirely dedicated to the presentation and award ceremony of the Technical Innovation Contest.