With 1,520 exhibitors from 42 countries, coverage of 38,000 m2 of net exhibition space and a 49% increase in foreign participations compared to 2024, the 31st International Exhibition of Agricultural Machinery, Equipment & Supplies “Agrotica” will be inaugurated on 12 March, at the Thessaloniki International Exhibition & Congress Center, and will run until 15 March. Moreover, foreign direct exhibitors amount to 52 a record performance since the creation of the exhibition in 1985 and come from 17 countries and from the 5 continents.
At the same time, during the exhibition a dynamic Hosted Buyers programme is implemented with 33 trade visitors from 9 target-markets, while there will also be an organized visit of 500 professionals from the Balkans. The programme of scheduled B2B meetings is implemented for the first time at Agrotica, in cooperation with the Federation of Industries of Greece (SBE) and the Enterprise Europe Network.
Within the framework of the parallel events of the event, the 11th Panhellenic Conference of Agrotica stands out, entitled “From the seed of knowledge… to the fruit of innovation”, which is co-organized by TIF-HELEXPO with the School of Agriculture of AUTH, also honouring the historic anniversary of the 100 years since its establishment. Also, TIF-HELEXPO in Pavilion 11 proceeds with a targeted partnership with the Institute of Bio-Economy and Agri-Technology of the National Centre for Research and Technological Development, highlighting the triptych: “Bioeconomy, Energy & Digital Agriculture”.
A strong presence in this year’s event is given by its sectoral bodies and steady supporters, the Association of Importers and Representatives of Machinery (SEAM), the Association of Greek Manufacturers of Agricultural Machinery (EKAGEM) and the Association of Fertilizer Producers and Traders (SPEL).
The 31st Agrotica will be inaugurated on Thursday at 19:00 by the Minister of Rural Development and Food, Mr. Kostas Tsiaras.
Today’s Press Conference
The Chairman of the Board of TIF-HELEXPO, Mr. Christos Tsentemeidis, referred to the significant importance of Agrotica for the agricultural sector during today’s press conference ahead of the opening of this year’s event, while at the same time presenting the objectives of the new administration of the company.
“The key word is ‘transformation’. Transformation in three axes: transformation in the redevelopment of TIF, which is the largest urban redevelopment project in Northern Greece, transformation in corporate governance and transformation at the level of business operation,” he noted.
Referring specifically to the redevelopment, he made it known that this period we are at the stage of updating the architectural studies of the project, with the aim that the tender for its construction will be announced this summer and consequently the selection of the contractor will take place at the latest in the 4th quarter of 2026.
“We aim at the start of construction works at the beginning of 2027, with a completion horizon of three years,” he stressed, underlining that the new TIF will acquire modern facilities and will remain a living cell of the urban fabric, hosting exhibition, conference and cultural activities, while at the same time contributing decisively to the improvement of the quality of life of the citizens of Thessaloniki. Referring to the park that will be developed as part of the redevelopment, he spoke of 120,000 m2 compared to 7,000 m2 which are today the scattered green spaces at TIF.
From his side, the CEO of TIF-HELEXPO, Mr. Andreas Mavrommatis, referred to the particular emphasis that Agrotica gives to the highlighting of smart farming technologies and digital applications, with a strong presence of exhibitors presenting the most modern solutions for agriculture, noting that this year’s event gathers the top multinational and domestic companies of the sector.
Presenting the increased figures of the 31st Agrotica, Mr. Mavrommatis stressed that beyond the quantitative data, the event attributes strategic importance to content, innovation and the customer experience of visitors.
“The multitude of parallel events and conferences of bodies and companies is at the centre of the event, as we seek the exhibition to function as a platform of networking and production of knowledge,” he noted, while he stressed that the contribution of Association of Machinery Importers & Representatives (SEAM), Hellenic Association of Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers (EKAGEM) and Hellenic Fertilizers’ Association (S.P.E.L), is decisive so that Agrotica remains an event
harmonized with the real needs of the market and timelessly useful for the national economy.
With 40 of its members covering 16,500 m2 of exhibition space, that is more than 40% of the exhibition, SEAM participates in Agrotica, a fact that highlights the importance the Association gives to the event, as stated by its Vice President, Mr. Christodoulos Bozatzidis. He described Agrotica as a point of reference both for agricultural production and agricultural technology in our country, while he also referred to the long-standing close relationship of the Association with TIF-HELEXPO.
“This year Agrotica is not simply a commercial event, it is a decisive moment for the future of the agricultural world,” noted the President of EKAGEM, Mrs. Dimitra Emmanouilidou. After describing the difficult situation experienced by the sector, she called for the strengthening of the institutional role of Agrotica as a platform of consultation between the agricultural sector and the State, stressing that the event has always been a step of expression for farmers.
The Vice President of SPEL, Mr. Konstantinos Oraiopoulos, underlined the long-standing support of Agrotica which is one of the largest exhibitions in Europe and the largest in Greece by SPEL, noting that the Association supports it both through the actions of its members and institutionally.
“Agrotica is for our members a platform to continue showing new technologies and for our Association a platform to participate in the public dialogue,” he added.
The General Director of TIF-HELEXPO, Mr. Alexis Tsaxirlis, spoke about the sold out of this year’s Agrotica, noting that the entire exhibition space has been covered, while even the “I. Vellidis” Congress Center operates as an exhibition center. Mr. Tsaxirlis referred to all the actions that have been taken in order to ensure the best possible conditions for the organization of Agrotica both for exhibitors and for the city, made it known that the university campus and other spaces around the Exhibition Center will be open for parking for the visitors of the exhibition, and invited the public to visit it also by Metro.
The opening hours of Agrotica are as follows:
Thursday, Friday and Sunday: 10:00–19:00
Saturday: 10:00–20:00
