AGROTECH (8-10.03.2024)

29th International Fair of Agricultural Techniques AGROTECH

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Agriculture 4.0 in its full glory. Agrotech 2024 - the variety of innovative technologies delighted the visitors

Three day-expo, from March 8 to 10; Agrotech witnessed a record-breaking number of visitors; 71,000 people from various parts of Poland and abroad learned about the cutting-edge tractors, combine harvesters, fieldwork and farm machines, complemented with all agricultural production means. The Agrotech agricultural trade fair in Kielce has been the place for presenting new products and premieres. The Expo also disseminated the knowledge on innovative solutions that make work easier. Agrotech is the meetings platform packed with positive energy.

- Today, we carefully watch 520 companies from 17 countries; they have come here to showcase their offer in our expo halls. Agrotech - no longer do we speak about development; that's an understatement. Today, breakthrough defines the Expo – said Doctor Andrzej Mochoń, president of the management board of Targi Kielce, upon opening the 29th International Agricultural Technology Fair at Targi Kielce. - For the first time in five years, the number of exhibitors exceeded 500; today we welcome 70 more companies than last year; we find it a breakthrough since the pandemic, i.e. since 2020. 17 countries are represented by companies from Austria, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Finland, France, Greece, Spain, India, Ireland, Latvia, Germany, Slovenia, Switzerland, Great Britain and Italy. Of course, the largest number of companies are Polish enterprises. We are proud that we have been a valuable cooperation partner for you for many years – President Andrzej Mochoń shared his reflection with the exhibitors.

The companies have prepared technological solutions of a groundbreaking nature. Naver before have we had so many precision farming solutions at the Agrotech; what is more, we witness the advent of the era of artificial intelligence. Automation, robotisation, and multifunctionality are the future of agricultural technology. - Agriculture must be profitable, because agriculture requires inputs; the modern machines that we will see at the trade fair seek their prospective owners - said Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Czesław Siekierski.

Global and Polish premieres - the Agrotech 2024

The Targi Kielce seven expo halls and three additional temporary halls, the total area of 70,000 square meters was the stage for tractors presented by world brands - Case IH, Steyr, New Holland, John Deere, Massey Ferguson, Fendt, Valtra, Deutz-Fahr, Kubota, Zetor, LS, Iseki, Landini, TYM, Farmtrac, Arbos, McCormick, Solis, Lovol, Claas. For the first time, the Italian brand Ferrari and the Chinese YTO marked their presence at Agrotech. Many Expo stands showcased new products and premieres. The sixth generation of Valtra tractors - the S series and Steyr Plus - were presented for the first time in Poland. Deutz-Fahr 5 Keyline had its world premiere. For the first time, the autonomous AgXeed tractor was presened at the Agrotech Expo. The robot was displayed place at the Landstal expo stand.

For the first time in Targi Kielce, the Precision Agriculture Zone was created; this section was prepared by Wanicki Agro in conjunction with the John Deere brand. The Farmsystems company presented its innovative machines at the Kielce trade fair. Ullmann optical weed-removing cultivator; the most modern AI/Machine Learning platform available on the market premiered in Kielce. Autonomous robots, navigation panels and agriculture 4.0 solutions were presented by Vantage Polska.

New products, such as the Maestro TX precision seeder from Horsch, the SIP - DISC HD 1000 D Fs rear mower combination, the Monosem precision seeder from Wanicki Agro, and the Alpha Titanium sprayer model from Hardii were also packed with solutions, allowing for exceptional work precision. Innovative solutions for farms also included equipment such as silos and even... buildings; Skavska Hale presented functional, modern agricultural halls.

Fertiliser companies with new products at the Kielce agricultural trade show

Manufacturers of fertilisers and plant protection products also respond to the challenges in agriculture; Agrotech showcased the latest products by BASF, Timac Agro, and Yara. Industria presented Dewonit; the fertiliser lime for soil deacidification, with a high magnesium content. Ampol - Merol, Caldena's latest product - MicroSpeed® Energy, a special-purpose foliar fertiliser with the revolutionary IRC technology was also available. Presentations were complemented by an offer of seed material and feed for farm animals.

Discussions on new programs for farmers - a part of Agrotech knowledge pack

The latest technologies were boosted with talks about financing possibilities for those considering purchase of new gear and equipment; information about new call for applications in the Rural Development Program was provided by specialists. The expo stand of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Agency for Restructuring and Modernization of Agriculture were the knowledge source. Many experts also offered their services at companies' expo stands. Meetings with advisors offered the opportunity to gain exptra knowledge. – There is pressure to combine new Rural Development Program and agriculture 4.0 in order to increase farms' profitability by saving means of production and make less labour intensive – said Grzegorz Przysucha and Karolina Szałas, social advisors to the Minister of Agriculture, at the training on the third day of Agrotech. .

Poland's most popular influencers join Agrotech

The presentation of the latest technologies and the knowledge dissemination were enhanced by by unique meetings. Visitors were eager to meet famous YouTubers, tiktokers and TV show stars in real life. Many fans were attracted by the Mafia Solec Team, AgroKinia, Bieszczadskie Rolnictwo, Sierota z Traktora, Paweł Snela, Dorisanka, Weronika and Marlena Załoga, Tomasz Klimkowski - Świętokrzyski Rolnik, Kamila Boś, Formacja Fenomen, Niemen Team, Piotr Boberek, i.e. bobcok_sie_zno. Meeting with the Rolnik NIEprofesjonalnym [NON-professional Farmer] and the Rolnik na Każdą Okazję [Farmer For Every Occasion] were the source of excitement. The popular farmers referred to the situation of farmers, talked about how they record videos and how helpful is driving a tractor using GPS whe preparing new clips. – Agrotech came as a surprise regarding the crowd of guests today. This is a very big event - said the farmers, emphasising the importance of meetings and conversations with other business insiders. Many fans also had the opportunity to meet Mariusz Pudzianowski, an MMA fighter who also runs a farm.

Numerous Agrotech guests - visitors and exhibitors, emphasised that the event's unique values are spiced up with energetic atmosphere. We look forward to seeing you at the 30th International Fair of Agricultural Technology AGROTECH from 14 to 16 March 2025 at Targi Kielce!