We can surely say that this event was fully successful. Nearly 800 exhibitors displayed at the exhibition, and their stands, covering the total area of 136 thousand sqm were visited by nearly 112 people. Despite the adverse weather, the turnout was very good. Certainly, AGRO SHOW is the largest outdoor agricultural exhibition in Europe, truly celebrating the sector!

EXCELLENT EXHIBITING CONDITIONS, A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE FOR THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR, MODERN TECHNOLOGIES

Each year AGRO SHOW is the most eagerly awaited sector event, perceived as an excellent place for presentation of the latest and most modern agricultural machines and equipment, as well as products and services for agriculture. The exhibition has been organised by PIGMIUR since 1999. This year during 4 days of the exhibition, farmers could get acquainted with a comprehensive range of nearly 800 exhibitors from Poland and abroad. Furthermore, they could meet directly with representatives of all important institutions and agencies associated with agriculture. Against other exhibitions in this sector, AGRO SHOW is distinguished by the open space – 120 ha at the Bednary airport – offering almost limitless possibilities for presentations of machines. Once again, we put as much as 136 thousand sqm of the exhibition area at exhibitors’ disposal! Agricultural machines and equipment could be seen not only at traditional stands, but also on the runway, and at work in fields. The exhibition was also an opportunity for manufacturers of fertilisers, seeds, and plant protection agents, as well as companies from the financial sector and many other segments associated with agriculture, to present their products and services. Thus the visitors could get acquainted with a comprehensive range of production resources and services for agriculture. From our observations it can be seen throughout all these years AGRO SHOW has developed robustly, becoming an important platform for expanding knowledge, and for exchanging ideas, contacts and experiences. We believe that during this event each visitor will be able to find something for themselves and spent their time effectively.

 

PRESENTATIONS OF MACHINES AT STANDS, ON THE RUNWAY AND AT WORK

This year the latest and most modern agricultural machines and equipment could not only be seen at exhibitor stands, in presentation fields or on the runway, but also during work outdoors, in the ring. For years, live presentations of machines have become the most eagerly awaited and spectacular part of the Exhibition, always enjoying a great turnout. We saw sprayers with trailers and telescopic loaders in dynamic operation in ring. As in the previous years, presentations were accompanied by professional commentary. Machine presentations attracted crowds of farmers who wished to see themselves performance of individual machines in the field. Furthermore, they could compare technical performance of presented machines and devices, and talk directly to manufacturers and dealers.

COMPETITIONS

As PIGMIUR, for many years now we have strongly promoted education and sharing of professional knowledge in the sector. During the AGRO SHOW 2017, the finals of all-Poland competitions organised by the Chamber, “Medal-worthy Mechanic”, “Medal-worthy Young Mechanic” and “Medal-worthy Service” were held.

Medal-worthy Mechanic – 6th edition

The competition was addressed to persons of age, employed under an employment agreement in a servicing company repairing agricultural machines, and performing activities related to repair of agricultural machines or to businessmen running a servicing company for agricultural machines.

5 mechanics, who proved to be the best during the online qualifications, competed at the final level. They competed directly during a practical step that was held on September 21, 2017 at Technikum Inżynierii Środowiska i Agrobiznesu in Poznan. The theoretical finale took place in Bednary during AGRO SHOW.

The winners of the 6th edition of the competition “Medal-worthy Mechanic” were:

1st place – ADAM BAWORSKI

2nd place – DAWID ŻŁOBICKI

3rd place – RADOSŁAW KACZMARSKI

Medal-worthy Young Mechanic – 5th edition

This competition is addressed to students at agricultural schools wanting to develop their interest and skills in technical servicing of agricultural machines. Young mechanics from schools from all over Poland had to perform practical tasks, and answer a series of theoretical questions. Students participating in the competition gave their best competing for attractive prizes. Additionally, prizes were also awarded to schools which students won 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in the competition.

The winners of the 5th edition of the competition “Medal-worthy Young Mechanic” were:

1st place – ADAM KONTOWSKI – ZSR LUTUTÓW
2nd place –KRZYSZTOF KAŁAT – ZSP1 GNIEZNO
3rd place – ADAM WIŚNIEWSKI – ZSOiZ MOŃKI

Medal-worthy Service – 5th edition

The aim of this competition is to promote maintenance services and to emphasise the important role of the service in the process of machine operation. The competition is addressed to companies operating in technical service for agricultural machines and having dedicated and appropriately furnished stations. This year, the completion was very exciting.

The winners of the 5th edition of the competition “Medal-worthy Service” were:

1st place – RAIFFEISEN AGRO-TECHNIKA from Śrem
2nd place – POL-AGRA from Płońsk
3rd place – PERKOZ from Brodnica

TWO AGRO DEBATES

This year two Agro Debates were held in Bednary, organised jointly by PIGMiUR and Redakcja Rolna TVP1. The first debate took place on Saturday, September 23, entitled: “Modernisation of farms with support from the Rural Development Programme. Condition and forecasts for the market of agricultural machines and equipment.” Participants in the discussion included: ARiMR representative – Mr Sławomir Fabijański, Wielkopolska Agricultural Advisory Centre representative – Mr Jarosław Cieśla, vice-chairman of the Parliament Agriculture Committee, Mr Jan Krzysztof Ardanowski, MP, Mr Dariusz Porzuczek from the company Wielton, and Mr Waldemar Kwiatkowski representing the counselling company Rolniczy Dom Polski.

The provided information included a progress of the call for applications, number of agreements signed, amounts that had already been paid, aspects of the funding procedure that were most problematic to farmers, the effect of RDP 2014–2020 assistance on the agricultural machines and devices market, as well as machines most frequently purchased by farmers and novelties being prepared by the manufacturers. The second debate, “Agricultural insurance system – advantages and losses? Expectations of farmers and interests of insurance companies” was held on Sunday, September 24, with participation of: Ms Lucyna Grudzień-Kozaczka from the Wielkopolska Agricultural Advisory Centre, Mr Wiktor Szmulewicz, president of the National Council of Agricultural Chambers, and Mr Andrzej Janc representing the Polish Chamber of Insurance. The discussion focused, amongst the others, on recent changes in the insurance system, its effectiveness, and proposed changes in the future. The entire Agro Debates were filmed, and soon they will be available at the Chamber’s website.

FACILITIES AND ATTRACTIONS FOR VISITORS

AGRO SHOW continues to develop and is increasingly friendly to exhibitors and visitors. With your comfort in mind, also this year we prepared numerous facilities and attractions for everybody, already proven during previous editions, and including:

– free car park, entry and the Exhibition catalogue;
– regular golf cart lines going along fixed routes around the Exhibition area;
– information point;
– mobile ATM;
– wireless internet access at Wi-Fi spots;
– Educational Trail (!!! new);
– Safety Village;
– thematic seminars;
– Junior Zone – playground for children;
– CB channel facilitating communication;
– dedicated hotline;
– catering points;
– special gangways and covered paths facilitating moving on mud and wet ground.

As the organiser we can promise that during next editions of the Exhibition we will surprise the visitors with more novelties.

EDUCATIONAL TRAIL – new!!!

For the first time at AGRO SHOW, the Chamber prepared a special Educational Trail for students and teachers. On Friday, September 22, during a day for schools, students could expand their knowledge in agricultural mechanisation. Especially for that event, 11 companies prepared a programme of presentations, trainings, competitions and other educational activities. The programme attracted significant attention, therefore, it will probably be continued in the coming years.

SAFETY VILLAGE

Amongst the numerous attractions of this year’s AGRO SHOW Exhibition we created the Safety Village, a place promoting good practices in safety in life and work at the rural areas. The Farmers’ Social Security Fund (KRUS) had its stand here. The area manager, Sobiesław Zasada Centrum, prepared a rollover simulator, a seatbelt simulator and brief first-aid trainings. Furthermore, visitors could see how driving under the influence could look like by trying alcogoggles. The company Bayer invited everybody to a virtual world, presenting the “Virtual Farm” application with information about biodiversity and responsible use of plant protection agents.

PROGRAMME “TYDZIEŃ” ON TVP1

During AGRO SHOW 2017, a technical team from the Polish Television constructed a special studio at the Exhibition, and on 23 September the agriculture programme “Tydzień” was recorded. PIGMiUR representatives participated in the programme, talking about organisation of the Exhibitions and attractions waiting for farmers, as well as about the outlook for the agricultural machines market in Poland. The programme was transmitted on Sunday, September 24, at 8:00 a.m. by TVP1 – a media patron of this year’s Exhibition.

PATRONS

This year’s Exhibition was held under honorary auspices of Mr Krzysztof Jurgiel, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, and its media patron was TVP1.

AGRO SHOW – MOST IMPORTANT NUMBERS:

–   For the first time the Exhibition was organised by PIGMIUR in 1999. In coming 2008 we will celebrate its 20th edition.
–   At this year’s AGRO SHOW, nearly 800 companies exhibited their products, including over 100 exhibitors from abroad.
–   During 4 days of the Exhibition, it was visited by over 111.500 people.
–   Over 270 coaches of organised groups were registered.
–   The exhibition area amounted to 136 thousand sqm.
–   The total area of the Exhibition exceeded 120 ha.

EXHIBITIONS IN 2018

We would like to invite you to coming agricultural exhibitions organised by PIGMIUR in 2018.
MAZURSKIE AGRO SHOW OSTRÓDA – February 10-11, 2018, Ostróda.
ZIELONE AGRO SHOW – May 26-27, 2018, Ryki-Ułęż airport.
AGRO SHOW – September 21-24, 2018, Bednary, Pobiedziska commune.

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