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Agrilevante: Agriculture in a New Light
The Bari exhibition lives up to its promise of acting as a beacon for Mediterranean agriculture. Record attendance with over 100,000 visitors. Cutting-edge technologies make for a qualitative leap in the area's typical products.
Gardening: The Success of the Levante Green Showcase
The section specializing in machinery and equipment for green maintenance made its successful debut at Agrilevante. Seventy Italian and international exhibitors occupied a total area of over 3,000 square meters, including the demo area outside the pavilions. Maintaining urban greenery is increasingly crucial for the well-being of urban centers and for combating the effects of climate change. Emerging markets
Agricultural machinery: technologies and projects for workplace safety
Agrilevante is known for its numerous awareness-raising and information initiatives regarding workplace safety, with particular reference to the use of agricultural machinery. The Apulia Region and the Local Health Authorities of Bari and Taranto, as well as INAIL, have been particularly active, while specific initiatives have been aimed at young people. The experience of a tractor overturning is very instructive, made possible thanks to a simulator that reproduces the driver's cabin and the physical movement of the mechanical vehicle in the event of an accident.
Agrilevante: The circular economy at the heart of ITABIA events
The circular economy offers a response to the many challenges facing Mediterranean agriculture. During the Bari event, ITABIA events highlighted some good practices that can improve the resilience and sustainability of agricultural activities in the basin, with a particular focus on renewable energy. Field trials were held in the bioenergy area.
The Agrilevante Prize for the Most Innovative Machinery
Exclusively for exhibiting industries, the competition assesses the technological level of new offerings and their ability to meet the needs of typical Mediterranean crops. A total of nine models were awarded prizes, eight of which are in the "Agricultural Work" category and one in the "Garden Care" category.
Animal Welfare and Livestock Farming Are in Focus at Agrilevante
The Mediterranean Agricultural Technologies Exhibition, currently underway in Bari, has opened an important window onto the world of livestock farming. Particular emphasis was placed on the topic of animal welfare, not only for ethical reasons but also because of the close correlation between animal health conditions, food safety, and human health.
Agrilevante: "Off-site" at the BEL AGRI Biomethane Plant
Foreign businesspeople and journalists visited the model company located in the province of Foggia, which transforms agricultural waste into clean energy and is an excellent example of the circular economy.
Agrilevante - Robotics in Agriculture: From Concrete Needs to New Regulatory Challenges
Manufacturers and universities meet in the REAL area: labor shortages, safety, and simplified interfaces are the drivers of innovation. Drones up to 150 kg open up new possibilities
Agrilevante: Solutions for the Mechanization of Intensive Olive Groves
Italian olive oil production is unable to meet rapidly growing domestic demand. Super-intensive farming systems can help bridge the production gap, but they require large arable land and adequate access to water resources. The use of new-generation mechanical equipment is essential to optimizing processing and addressing the shortage of qualified labor.
Content creators: A World to Discover
A special meeting dedicated to the role of social networks and influencers in agricultural mechanization took place at Agrilevante. A survey conducted specifically among a sample of agricultural businesses and manufacturers – presented by Liana Agostinelli for Agia CIA and Simona Rapastella for FederUnacoma – shows how the quality of communication and the reliability of content creators are crucial in shaping the preferences of followers and the investments of agricultural machinery companies.
Climate shelters: the green solution to weather emergencies
New trends in urban green spaces presented at Agrilevante. Urban planning, agronomy, and mechanical engineering are working to create and maintain green canopies that offer residents shelter, both inside and outside public buildings
Autonomous vehicles: a reality in agriculture
Large and small specialized and all-purpose robots are at work in Area 47 of Agrilevante, in the REAL exhibition space. These machines are not science fiction but rather a tangible reality that work intelligently and sustainably in our fields. The state of research in the sector and future progress are the focus of several conferences scheduled as part of the Bari event.
UNARGA Conference: The New Challenges of Agricultural Journalism
A round table discussion dedicated to the sector press was held as part of Agrilevante, with members of the national association and the European and global agricultural press associations taking part. The event coincides with the 50th anniversary of the World Agricultural Press Congress, which took place in Italy in 1975.
October 10, 2025
Lollobrigida: Government Policies for Agricultural Machinery
Speaking at the Agrilevante exhibition, the Minister of Agriculture emphasized the role of mechanization and the government's commitment to supporting technological innovation in agriculture through tools such as the Innovation Fund managed by ISMEA.
October 9, 2025
Agrilevante's key topics, from viticulture to workplace safety
The first day of the event featured business meetings for official foreign delegations, as well as numerous conferences on technical and scientific topics. It has been announced that Minister Francesco Lollobrigida will attend tomorrow.
October 9, 2025
Agrilevante: A Focus on Vocational Training in Africa
The conference, "The New Africa: Education, Training, and Education for Agricultural and Agro-Mechanical Technicians," held today in Bari, featured a presentation of a study on the African school system. The initiative, promoted by FederUnacoma and the Internationalia publishing house, aims to develop educational and training programs in collaboration with African countries. Tanzania, Tunisia and Ghana are the pilot countries for the program.
October 9, 2025
Agrilevante: Technologies and Policies for Mediterranean Agriculture
The eighth Agrilevante international exhibition of agricultural machinery, equipment, and digital systems event opened this morning in Bari. A talk show opening featured speeches by Agriculture Minister Lollobrigida, ICE President Zoppas, Nuova Fiera del Levante President Frulli, Bari City Councillor for Local Development Pietro Petruzzelli, and FederUnacoma President Mariateresa Maschio.
Agrilevante "Lights the Beacon"
The eighth edition of the international exhibition of agricultural technologies kicks off in Bari. From October 9th to 12th, the fairgrounds will host the major Mediterranean agriculture event. "This event features cutting-edge technology," explains Simona Rapastella, "but also a busy schedule of "political" encounters to relaunch cooperation among the countries of the basin. Agrilevante is – points out Gaetano Frulli – an essential platform for the development of the entire Mediterranean area.
May 26, 2025
Press release no. 10/2025 Agricultural machinery: Italian-Algerian cooperation at the heart of Agrilevante The eighth annual Bari exhibition dedicated to technologies for Mediterranean agriculture was presented this afternoon in Algiers. Focus on opport
The eighth annual Bari exhibition dedicated to technologies for Mediterranean agriculture was presented this afternoon in Algiers. Focus on opportunities for the Algerian primary sector, which presents favorable conditions for growth but also demanding challenges. Mechanization is a key factor in improving crop productivity and sustainability. Agrilevante will showcase a complete range of vehicles, machinery and systems capable of satisfying every need of the Algerian agricultural economy.
May 20, 2025
Agrilevante: a hub for Serbian agriculture
The eighth annual Agrilevante international fair for agricultural technologies in Serbia and the Mediterranean area, was presented as part of the Agricultural Fair in Novi Sad. The themes of the exhibition were described by the Deputy Director of FederUnacoma, Fabio Ricci, during a seminar on the topic "Cooperatives and Sharing of Advanced Technologies in Agriculture".
May 19, 2025
Agrilevante: a platform for Mediterranean agriculture
The eighth Agrilevante international exhibition of innovative mechanics and agriculture was presented in Athens. The organizational machine is running at full speed, with 90% of the total available surface area already allocated. New generation technologies for typical Mediterranean products, with operators and delegations from 38 countries expected. The Levante Green showcase for green care, and the meeting of the Club of Bologna are new features at this year's event. There is close cooperation between Greece and Italy.
May 14, 2025
Agrilevante: a bridge between Italy and the United Arab Emirates
The eighth annual exhibition dedicated to technologies for use specifically in Mediterranean agriculture was presented in Dubai. Several new features are planned by the organizers of FederUnacoma, starting with the REAL space for robotics and the Levante Green Showcase dedicated to gardening. Some 120 foreign delegates are expected in Bari to take part in B2B meetings with Italian exhibitors. The Bari exhibition is an event of interest also for the United Arab Emirates market which is experiencing a prolonged growth phase.
May 12, 2025
Agrilevante: a platform for Italian-Saudi cooperation
The eighth annual exhibition dedicated to specific technologies for Mediterranean agriculture was presented this morning in Riyadh. Several new features are planned by the organizers of FederUnacoma, starting with the REAL space for robotics and the Levante Green Showcase dedicated to gardening. Some 120 foreign delegates are expected in Bari to take part in B2B meetings with Italian exhibitors. Agrilevante is also an event of interest for Saudi Arabia where the demand for agricultural machinery is expected to increase in the short and medium term.
Aprile 23, 2025
Agricultural Mechanics: Cooperation Increasing between Morocco and Italy
The meeting entitled "Agrilevante: technologies and training for Mediterranean agriculture", sponsored by ICE Casablanca in collaboration with FederUnacoma, took place in Meknès as part of the SIAM International Agricultural Fair. Morocco's agriculture has great potential, but - like other countries in the Mediterranean area - it has to deal with challenges related to climate change, lack of water resources and the availability of fertile lands. The Agrilevante expo is a platform for selecting technologies to enable a successful relaunch of agriculture, increase yields and reduce environmental impact.
March 28, 2025
Agrilevante: a project for the Mediterranean
The eighth annual exhibition dedicated to machinery and technologies for the agricultural economies of the region was presented this morning at Agriumbria. The focus was on internationalization, robotics and sector policies.
Agrilevante: the great showcase of Mediterranean agriculture
The Agrilevante event this coming October confirms the Bari Trade Fair as a fundamental "hub" for the development of the Mediterranean region. This was the message put out during the press conference to present the agricultural machinery exhibition that will be held in Bari from 9 to 12 October.
Agricultural Mechanics: a Key Factor for the Development of the Mediterranean
Latest generation agricultural technologies are strategic to counteracting the effects of climate change in the Mediterranean region. The need to fill the mechanization gap or to overhaul an obsolete vehicle fleet is driving the demand for machinery. Investments in the Mediterranean basin will pick up again in the three-year period 2026-2028.
March 4, 2025
Agrilevante: the "beacon" for Mediterranean agriculture
The eighth Agrilevante the international exhibition of innovative mechanics and agriculture is being held at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute (CIHEAM) in Bari. The organizational machine was running at full speed, with 75% of the total available surface area already allocated. New generation technologies for typical Mediterranean products, with operators and delegations from 40 countries expected. The Levante Green showcase for green care, and the meeting of the Club of Bologna are featured at this year's event states Simona Rapastella, General Manger of FederUnacoma.
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