New Delhi

The 9th International Exhibition and Conference on Agri-Machinery, Equipment and Agri-Tech Solutions, EIMA Agrimach India 2025, concluded in the national capital with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare calling on the farm machinery industry to accelerate the shift toward green-fuel-based technologies.

The three-day event, jointly organised by FICCI and Italy’s agriculture industry association FederUnacoma, highlighted the growing need for sustainable mechanisation in India's agriculture sector.

Held at the IARI grounds in Pusa from November 27 to 29, the exhibition drew nearly 20,000 farmers, mostly from Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and Odisha. According to a release by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the event saw the participation of over 4,000 domestic dealers and distributors, more than 180 Indian and international companies, and 100 foreign buyers. Italy served as the partner country, with other participating nations including the Netherlands, Japan, the USA, and Poland.

Delivering the keynote address, Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, emphasized the urgent need for a transition to eco-friendly technologies.
“Over the next 5–10 years, we should shift our technologies towards green fuels, whether electrically operated tractors or machines running on compressed biogas (CBG). This transition will reduce both maintenance and operational costs for farmers. Our schemes will increasingly prioritise green-fuel-based technologies,” he said.

Chaturvedi further urged the industry to develop gender-friendly agricultural equipment, noting that women farmers shoulder a significant share of India’s agricultural workload. With 2026 declared the International Year of Women Farmers by the United Nations, he stressed the need for design innovations that ease their efforts.
“Most difficult agricultural tasks are performed by women, and hence we need more gender-friendly equipment—manual or motorised—that genuinely reduces their workload,” he added.

Italian Ambassador to India Antonio Bartoli expressed optimism that an agriculture attaché would soon be appointed at the Italian Embassy in New Delhi to deepen bilateral cooperation in the farm machinery sector.
Joint Secretary Anbalagan P., Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, commended the large participation of farmers and exhibitors, calling it a strong indicator of the event’s success.

T. R. Kesavan, Chairman of the Organising Committee and Group President at TAFE, emphasised the need to promote “agriculture as a service,” suggesting that farm equipment—such as seeders—could be shared to make mechanisation more affordable for small and marginal farmers.

FederUnacoma Director General Simona Rapastella highlighted the strong potential for India–Italy collaboration in agri-machinery, citing an Italian Trade Agency report estimating India’s farm equipment market at USD 13.7 billion in 2023, projected to reach USD 31.6 billion by 2033.

A FICCI-PwC report, Farm Mechanisation: The Path Towards a Future-Ready India, was also launched during the exhibition. The report emphasized mechanisation as a key pillar for ensuring India’s future food security.
“For India to secure its food future, improving productivity is critical. Mechanisation is a central part of this transformation,” said Subroto Geed, Co-Chairman, FICCI National Agriculture Committee and President, South Asia, Corteva Agriscience.

Sabrina Mangialavori, Deputy Trade Commissioner, Italian Trade Agency, noted a steady rise in the adoption of modern mechanical solutions among Indian farmers, including advanced equipment for tillage, sowing, irrigation, crop protection, and threshing.

The 10th edition of EIMA Agrimach is scheduled to be held in Italy next year.