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36ª edition of the International Fair of Agricultural Machinery

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Editorial Interempresas29/01/2010

29 January 2010

It has arrived again the appointment of reference of the sector of agricultural machinery no only in our country, but also of all the countries of our surroundings. Of the 9 to 13 February, Fair Saragossa receives the 36ª edition of the International Fair of Agricultural Machinery, an indispensable appointment for all the professionals of the agricultural world. To the closing of this almost half edition thousand of expositores, representing to more than 1.100 signatures, and pertinent of a treintena of countries, already were inscribed. Beside the extensive commercial activity, Fima also has programmed a wide offer of technical days, headed by the II National Congress of Rural Development.

The 36th Edition of Fima Zaragoza is presented again as a focus of attention in the agricultural sector. Ten halls and more than 130,000 square feet (25,000 abroad), represents an exhibition area that remains almost equal to the from two years ago. Also the number of exhibitors, and according to the latest before the closure of the Edition, remains on the 2008 Edition, which means a success taking into account the period of crisis we are experiencing.

FIMA expected to match the numbers achieved in the 2008 Edition.

FIMA, which in 2008 received more than 200,000 visits, boasts an extensive programme of lectures, discussions and side events

The Organizing Committee of the thirty-sixth edition, presided over by Germán Martínez, CEO of John Deere Ibérica, has made a significant commitment to internationalization, taking a step forward in the level of knowledge and external image which already enjoys Fima. Strong campaigns undertaken by the Organization of the event, aimed at consolidating the position of Fima in the international market, through an active presence in the main sectoral forums in the world, have borne fruit.

FIMA offers a great international range of equipment for the agricultural sector. Once again highlights the presence of precise machinery for agriculture Mediterranean, applicable not only to the countries of the Mediterranean area but also to those of other continents that meet the conditions for the traditional crops of so-called milder climates. The line of work of Fima continues as a professional reference of the world agricultural market. Fair of Zaragoza facilities are converted, for five days, on the main stage of the latest generation equipment, more up-to-date agricultural equipment and innovative systems for the field. The size and prestige that it has acquired, over its already long history, make that Fima will present major business opportunities for exhibiting companies.

The Organizing Committee has made a great effort to internationalize the contest to the maximum.

Facilities at the transport for exhibitors and visitors

In order to improve the services, both exhibitors and to visitors, Feria de Zaragoza reached an agreement with Renfe for the operationalization of a ' wagon bird FIMA' of the high-speed train from Madrid and Barcelona during the days of the contestexclusively reserved for attendees at the same time.

Selected trains are those with his departure from Madrid at 7.30 in the morning and at 8 from Barcelona making possible the arrival to the fair before its opening. Returns are expected at the 20,32 and 20.40 respectively. The advantages of this initiative, as well as the personalized attention to travellers through a service of hostesses, and ease of access and information, focused on obtaining significant discounts close to 40% of the fare. Travellers, also have a transport shuttle buses that will join the Zaragoza station with the fairground.

Comprehensive programme of technical seminars

Once more the enclosure of Fima will be setting a huge number of technical seminars designed to train and inform the audience in a large number of issues related to the market of agricultural machinery and with the rural world. FIMA welcomes this time the II National Congress of Rural Development, organized by the College of engineering agronomists of Aragon, Navarre and the Basque country. The technical conferences have been structured in three thematic areas: 'Innovation as a basis for development'; 'Different approaches to innovation in agriculture' - both, Tuesday 9-; and 'Diversification of activities and new technologies for the development of the rural economy' - Wednesday 10. In the course of these seminars are planned pay tribute to the recently deceased Norman e. Borlaug, father of the "green revolution" and Nobel Peace Prize. The Congress aims to draw the attention of the society, not only on the needs of rural areas, but also on the opportunities it provides for a more sustainable and balanced regional development. On the other hand, it aims to provide a broader and view comprehensive rural development through the implementation of the innovation as a tool of territorial cohesion and regional development. It will deepen in particular in the role of agricultural technologies as well as the information technology and communication (ICT) and of the renewable energy sources.

FIMA Zaragoza hosts the II National Congress of Rural Development

But it is not the only act of relevance that takes place at the premises of Fima. Tuesday 9th, the stand of the European Commission welcomes a mini-conference under the title 'European policy for Rural Development 2007-2013', which presents two projects co-financed with European funds. The next day, journalists in the industry can discuss the situation in the sector in a seminar organized by the Association of agricultural journalists Spaniards (Apae). From 1100 hours, the Idea and the service of energy and mines of the Department of industry of the Government of Aragon, organized a Conference on the campaign of promotion, training and improvement of techniques of efficient use of energy in the agricultural sector. Ansemat Fima also go hand in hand, and on this occasion the same day 10 organized a round table in the Auditorium of the venue to discuss the future of Mediterranean agriculture. For the 11 Thursday, and also at the booth of the EC, will be discussed about the future under the title ' the CAP post 2013, what can do agricultural research?'