India Pushes for Green-Powered Farm Machinery as EIMA Agrimach 2025 Concludes

 

New Delhi, Dec. 1, 2025 

 The 9th edition of EIMA Agrimach India 2025, a major international platform for agricultural machinery and agri-tech innovations, wrapped up in the capital with a strong call from the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare for a shift towards green-fuel-driven farm technologies.

The three-day event, organised by FICCI in collaboration with Italy’s FederUnacoma, underscored the growing emphasis on sustainable mechanisation as India prepares its farm sector for the future.

Massive Participation Highlights Growing Interest in Mechanisation

Hosted at the IARI grounds in Pusa from November 27–29, the exhibition welcomed nearly 20,000 farmers from states including Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and Odisha. According to the Agriculture Ministry, the event drew:

• 4,000+ domestic dealers and distributors
• Over 180 exhibiting companies from India and abroad
• 100 international buyers

Italy participated as the partner country, with delegations from the Netherlands, Japan, the US, and Poland also in attendance.

Government Calls for Transition to Green Fuel Technologies

In his keynote address, Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, urged manufacturers to accelerate the development of eco-friendly machinery.

He stressed that the next 5–10 years must see a decisive shift to electric tractors, CBG-powered equipment, and other low-emission technologies. Such changes, he noted, would help farmers cut both operational and maintenance expenses. The ministry’s schemes, he added, will increasingly prioritise green-fuel-based machinery.

Push for Gender-Friendly Mechanisation

Chaturvedi also emphasised the need for women-centric equipment design, noting their indispensable role in farming. With 2026 declared the International Year of Women Farmers by the UN, he said the industry must focus on tools—manual or motorised—that ease physically demanding tasks predominantly carried out by women.

Stronger India–Italy Collaboration Expected

Italian Ambassador Antonio Bartoli expressed confidence that an agriculture attaché would soon be appointed to the Italian Embassy to deepen bilateral cooperation.

Joint Secretary Anbalagan P. lauded the significant farmer turnout and said the strong industry presence reflected the growing relevance of mechanisation in India’s agricultural landscape.

Industry Leaders Highlight Cost-Efficiency and Service Models

T. R. Kesavan, Chairman of the Organising Committee and Group President at TAFE, highlighted the need to promote “agriculture as a service”, arguing that shared machinery—such as seeders—could greatly reduce costs for small and marginal farmers.

Simona Rapastella, Director General of FederUnacoma, pointed to a promising trajectory for Indo-Italian cooperation, citing an Italian Trade Agency assessment that values India’s agri-machinery market at USD 13.7 billion (2023) and forecasts it to nearly double to USD 31.6 billion by 2033.

Reports Emphasise Role of Mechanisation in Food Security

The event also saw the release of a FICCI–PwC report, "Farm Mechanisation: The Path Towards a Future-Ready India," which positions mechanisation as central to strengthening India’s food security.

Subroto Geed, Co-Chairman of FICCI’s National Agriculture Committee and President (South Asia) at Corteva Agriscience, reiterated that improving productivity through technology adoption is essential for meeting future food demands.

Sabrina Mangialavori, Deputy Trade Commissioner, Italian Trade Agency, noted rising adoption of modern machinery for tillage, sowing, irrigation, crop protection, and threshing among Indian farmers.

Next Edition Returns to Italy

The organisers announced that the 10th edition of EIMA Agrimach will be hosted in Italy next year, continuing the longstanding partnership between the two countries in agri-tech innovation.