FIMA promotes the transfer of knowledge as a strategic tool
The common denominator of each of the days of FIMA 2018, which has been held at the fairgrounds of Zaragoza from 20th to 24th February, has been the leading role of knowledge as a strategic tool for the future of the sector. In this line, the agri-food professionals have had the opportunity to enjoy more than fifty activities in the framework of the international fair. Activities that formed an extensive program of technical conferences, which would culminate throughout the fourth day of the International Fair of Agricultural Machinery of Zaragoza.
AGRAGEX expects 2017 to close with a 10% increase in Spanish exports of agricultural equipment
AGRAGEX, the Spanish Association of Manufacturers-Exporters of Agricultural Machinery and its Components, Greenhouses, Crop Protection, Irrigation Systems, Livestock Equipment, Animal Health and Nutrition, Forest Machinery, Biomass and Post-harvest; On February 21st, it released information on the Spanish export of agricultural equipment during the last financial year. With official data available only until November 2017, and totaling exports worth 2,127,949,081.08 €, the association estimates that the year will close with a 10% increase compared to 2016, in which, moreover, only an increase of 2.95% had been achieved compared to 2015.
Spain: horticultural exports rise 1% in 2017 to exceed € 12,700M
The Spanish export of fresh fruits and vegetables in 2017 increased by 1% compared to 2016, totaling 12,704 million euros. In volume, they registered an increase of 0.5%, standing at 12.6 million tons, according to data from the General Directorate of Customs, made public on February 21, not meeting the initial growth forecasts, due to the retreat of the months of November and December, also slowing down the growth rate in relation to 2016 and 2015.
FIMA shows its full potential in its 40th edition
With the 40th edition of FIMA, which takes place from February 20th to 24th, the Aragonese capital becomes, in the words of the President of Feria de Zaragoza, Manuel Teruel, "the world leader in the agri-food sector". A market that has once again shown its confidence in Feria de Zaragoza and FIMA, International Fair of Agricultural Machinery.
Fertinagro Biotech goes to FIMA with its Integral Fertilization Plans
Fertinagro Biotech, the plant nutrition company of the Grupo Térvalis, will present its Integral Fertilization Plans at the 40th edition of the International Fair of Agricultural Machinery that will be held between 20th and 24th February at the Zaragoza Fair. Your exhibitor will be located in pavilion 10, stand F-G / 29-30, of the fairground.
FIMA 2018, showcase of the latest firsts of Bridgestone
Bridgestone, the world's number one tire and other rubber products company, will be present at FIMA, one of the most important agricultural machinery fairs in the world, Pavilion 11, Stand EG 15-16 19-20, from 20th to 24th February in Zaragoza. Bridgestone will present the new Premium VX-Tractor tire in Spain, with which farmers will be able to transport greater loads, both in the field and on the road.
Trelleborg brings FIMA 2018 its proposals for an intelligent Agriculture
The Trelleborg brand participates in FIMA 2018 with a series of key innovations, aimed at smart and sustainable agriculture, helping farmers to produce more with less. Two of the main novelties that will be announced at this Fair are the ConnectTire intelligent wheel and the VIP system (variable inflation pressure). In the words of Ramón Martínez, Country Manager of Spain of this brand, "innovation and sustainability are our two most important pillars. Digitization and the increasing use of technology in agricultural operations are key trends that we have been supporting for some time; what we exhibit at FIMA is an evolution of that process".
Alberto López: “FIMA has evolved and covers a real need for farmers”
Talking about the recent history of FIMA is talking about a constant, growing success, a task that, little by little, has achieved something very difficult: continue to beat brands with a very mature fair and a very competitive European market. Alberto López, commercial and marketing director of Feria Zaragoza, is part of that history.
The 40th edition of FIMA will feature King Felipe VI at its inauguration
King Felipe VI will inaugurate, on February 20th, the 40th edition of the International Fair of Agricultural Machinery, FIMA 2018. The show, which is held until Saturday 24th, has the presence of more than 1,550 exhibiting firms and occupies the eleven pavilions of Feria de Zaragoza. It will be the second time that the monarch visits FIMA, since he already did it in 2014, when he was still Prince of Asturias. Then he received the FIMA gold badge from the president of Feria de Zaragoza, Manuel Teruel.
FIMA will host the delivery of the Tractor Awards of Spain 2018
For the second consecutive edition, the International Fair of Agricultural Machinery, FIMA 2018, will be the setting chosen for the delivery of the awards to the Tractor of Spain 2018.