01.03.2007 – 14:50

DLG - German Agricultural Society

Agritechnica - the world's premier farm machinery show - just gets bigger and better

Frankfurt (ots)

Europe's leading agricultural event -
Agritechnica - will be bigger than ever this year.

- More exhibitors + larger area = more visitors
   - Expansion reflects diversity and buoyancy in agriculture
   - Focus on key areas of innovations, soil and climate issues,
     bio-energy and used machinery trade

Due to take place in Hanover from 13th to 17th November (preview
11/12th), the world's largest exhibition of agricultural machinery
has recorded its highest number of exhibitors since it started 22
years ago.

Agritechnica 2007 all-time highs:

1800 exhibitors (500 new)
   40% international exhibitors  
   35% bigger area - 16 halls covering 28ha (70acres)
   Over 250,000 visitors expected

The show's record growth reflects the current buoyancy in the 
   world agricultural economy.

"Agritechnica is recognised by both manufacturers and farmers as
the platform where significant new developments are launched," points
out Agritechnica's project manager Tobias Eichberg.

"That is reflected in the number of major innovations which
premier at the event - this year we expect an even greater number of
products making their debut."

Every global and pan-European agricultural machinery company will
be represented at the exhibition. Expect to see more products from
countries such as Turkey, Italy, Spain and the UK. As well as its
worldwide influence, Agritechnica is a particular springboard to
eastern and central Europe.

"Agricultural equipment producers report major benefits from
presenting innovations and solutions to the targeted customer
audience which attends the show," points out Eichberg.

"Independent surveys reveal that visitor numbers are made up of
business-oriented farmers, contractors, machinery rings and dealers
from all over the world."

As well as the usual lines of machinery exhibits and innovations,
this year there will be a particular focus on:

- Climate change and soil conservation "world soil and tillage 
     show"
   - Bio-energy
   - Robotics

International conferences:

- International Seed Congress
   - The Association of German Engineers (VDI) international
     agricultural congress
   - European Wheat event
   - Central and east European conference
   - Young Farmers' Day

Agritechnica is organised by the DLG, the German Agricultural
   Society: www.dlg.org/en

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Contact:

M. Conlong
Tel: +49/69/247'88'237
Email: M.conlong(a)dlg.org