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A powerhouse of innovations at the highest level, the world's leading trade fair for professional livestock farming and the leading trade fair for decentralized energy, this week played host to 2,193 exhibitors from 51 countries with the latest solutions and technologies for the livestock and the renewable energy sector. Some 120,000 investment-ready visitors armed from 149 countries took advantage of the international industry meeting place, underlining the leading role of both trade fairs for animal welfare, sustainability, digitalization and AI. The trade fairs offered more than 500 professional events and conferences. Exhibitors and visitors expressed high satisfaction.
Under the guiding theme “We innovate animal farming”, EuroTier 2024 provided strong drivers for the national and international livestock farming industry. With its broad exhibition and technical program, the DLG (German Agricultural Society) as organizer presented technical innovations that combine productivity, animal welfare and sustainability - from digitalization, robotics and AI to modern solutions for animal housing and health management. Complementing EuroTier, EnergyDecentral offered technologies relating to solar energy, biogas and biofuels, while the new “Inhouse Farming - Feed & Food Show” highlighted new approaches in feed and food production.
High level of satisfaction among trade visitors from Germany and abroad
Around 42 percent of visitors came from outside Germany, including many from Austria, Belgium, China, Italy, Netherlands, France, Poland, Spain, Switzerland and Turkey. Buyer groups from the Middle east and Asia looking for technical solutions were also noted. More than 60 registered delegations included representatives from Canada; Iceland; Mexico; Thailand; Ukraine; and the UK. Representatives from governments and agricultural ministries were also in attendance: The agricultural ministries of the Philippines; Moldova; the State of Nebraska; UK; and Vietnam among others. In addition, 600 journalists from 46 countries used EuroTier and EnergyDecentral to explore the latest trends and innovations.
500 International events, including conferences on China, Philippines, Ukraine and Moldova
As a leading future platform and think tank for the livestock sector, EuroTier, organized by the DLG together with numerous partners from industry, science and consulting, offered a comprehensive technical program with more than 500 individual events. The focus was on automation, robotics, AI, animal welfare, sustainability and climate protection in the context of maintaining high production efficiency. The innovation awards for animal husbandry technology and decentralized energy generation presented during the trade fairs highlighted the innovation capability of the exhibiting companies. The Young Farmers Day, including a sold-out young farmer’s party housing 2,000 farming professionals, was once again a popular meeting place for young farmers and students with networking, career planning and future-proof animal husbandry at the center.
Hosting several high profile events focusing on livestock issues in Ukraine, Moldova, China and the Philippines, EuroTier offered an international platform for in-depth discussions at high level for the international animal production industry.
Premiere for FarmRobotix and Inhouse Farming Feed & Food Show
The new FarmRobotix platform for robotics, digitalization, automation and AI in animal husbandry celebrated its premiere. Digital systems and solutions are increasingly employed in cattle, pig and poultry housing. Providing farmers with smart decision-making aids and assistance to further optimize work processes to produce more efficiently, the systems promote animal welfare and help reduce workload. This year's “Barn Robot Event” was dedicated to this topic with presentations on the automatic pushing of feed in dairy housing.
For the first time, the “Inhouse Farming Feed & Food Show” platform at EuroTier presented innovative solutions from indoor and vertical farming, including the production of alternative proteins from insects, aquaculture or algae. Visitors were able to sample snacks made from insects as well as algae smoothies while pitches from start-ups and other inspiring discussions and events took place live at the various stages. The Inhouse Farming Feed & Food Show makes one thing clear: Controlled Environment Agriculture, key to new agricultural production systems in the context of global food security, is one of the main tasks of the future.
Exhibitors increase by 25 percent reflecting international trend
The proportion of international exhibitors increased compared to the previous event and amounted to around 65 percent. The total number of exhibiting companies has increased by 25 percent compared to the last event. After Germany, most exhibitors came from China, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Denmark, Belgium and the UK. Exhibitors from the Arab region, such as Egypt, Morocco and Algeria, in addition to India were also represented. The number of international pavilions also increased. This year, 25 national pavilions were represented at EuroTier 2024 from three continents, including Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia Finland France Spain, US and the UK. 37 start-ups from 16 countries presented their innovative concepts and inventions at EuroTier.
The next EuroTier, EnergyDecentral and Inhouse Farming Feed & Food Show will take place in Hanover, Germany, from November 10 to 13, 2026. Already now, more than 700 companies have already registered as exhibitors for the next event.
November 15, 2024 - EuroTier
