The 9th International Exhibition and Conference on Agri-Machinery, Equipment, and Agri-Tech Solutions, EIMA Agrimach India 2025, concluded in New Delhi with a strong call for sustainable mechanisation in India’s agriculture sector. The three-day event, organised by FICCI and Italy’s agriculture industry association FederUnacoma, drew nearly 20,000 farmers, primarily from Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and Odisha. The exhibition also saw the participation of over 4,000 domestic dealers and distributors, more than 180 Indian and international companies, and 100 foreign buyers.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare highlighted the growing need for eco-friendly technologies in the farm machinery industry. Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary of the Ministry, emphasised the urgent need for a transition to green-fuel-based technologies, such as electrically operated tractors or machines running on compressed biogas (CBG). He noted that this shift would reduce both maintenance and operational costs for farmers, adding that future schemes would prioritise green-fuel-based technologies.
Chaturvedi also urged the industry to develop gender-friendly agricultural equipment, acknowledging the significant role women farmers play in India’s agricultural sector. With 2026 declared the International Year of Women Farmers by the United Nations, he stressed the need for design innovations that ease the workload of women farmers. “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.
The event also saw a strong emphasis on bilateral cooperation, particularly with Italy, the partner country for the exhibition. Italian Ambassador to India Antonio Bartoli expressed optimism about the appointment of an agriculture attaché at the Italian Embassy in New Delhi to deepen cooperation in the farm machinery sector. FederUnacoma Director General Simona Rapastella highlighted the strong potential for India–Italy collaboration in agri-machinery, citing an Italian Trade Agency report that estimated India’s farm equipment market at USD 13.7 billion in 2023, projected to reach USD 31.6 billion by 2033.
The exhibition also served as a platform for the launch of a FICCI-PwC report, “Farm Mechanisation: The Path Towards a Future-Ready India.” The report emphasised mechanisation as a key pillar for ensuring India’s future food security. Subroto Geed, Co-Chairman of the FICCI National Agriculture Committee and President, South Asia, Corteva Agriscience, noted that improving productivity is critical for India to secure its food future, and mechanisation is a central part of this transformation.
Sabrina Mangialavori, Deputy Trade Commissioner of the Italian Trade Agency, observed a steady rise in the adoption of modern mechanical solutions among Indian farmers. These solutions include 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, further underscoring the growing collaboration and exchange of ideas between the two countries in the agricultural machinery sector.
The event’s success, marked by large participation from farmers and exhibitors, underscores the growing importance of sustainable and innovative solutions in India’s agricultural sector. As the country strives to enhance productivity and ensure food security, the adoption of green technologies and gender-friendly equipment will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Indian agriculture.