Agritechnica: 2022 show cancelled

In response to tougher local Covid measures and the ever-present risk of travel restrictions, the organiser of Agritechnica has confirmed the show’s postponement. The event scheduled to take place between 27 February and 5 March will no longer take place, and the German Agricultural Society (DLG) now plans to hold the next Agritechnica between 12 and 18 November 2023.

“With regret, we have observed that, following the deteriorating pandemic situation in recent weeks and the resulting current official regulations, a justified exceptional situation has arisen, under which the trouble-free execution of Agritechnica is no longer possible,” shares Dr Reinhard Grandke, DLG chief executive officer. “Together with the VDMA Agricultural Machinery Association and the trade fair’s exhibitor advisory board, and following many discussions with both exhibitors and visitors, we have therefore decided to cancel next year’s Agritechnica.

“We have made this decision respecting our responsibilities towards the health and safety of all. We deeply regret the cancellation. Many of our exhibitors, partners, visitors and members, as well as the entire DLG team, have already invested in extensive preparations. Our focus is now on preparing Agritechnica 2023 as well as the other national and international DLG events and trade fairs that are scheduled for next year.”

Agritechnica Innovation Award winners announced

Agritechnica project manager Freya von Czettritz adds that the decision to cancel the show was “particularly difficult” as many companies planned to present their innovations there. “Even though Agritechnica cannot take place in Hannover next year as planned, it remains an opportunity to focus on the innovations in the agricultural machinery industry. That is why we have announced the winners of the leading innovation award for international agricultural machinery, as planned. Our thanks go to the DLG Innovation Commission, which awarded one gold and 16 silver medals for exceptional innovations.”

The silver medallists include Continental, which the DLG awarded for its Agro ContiSeal puncture prevention solution. DLG will officially present the winners’ awards next year.

Continental, seen here at Agritechnica 2019, has been awarded for Agro ContiSeal (Photo: Tyrepress.com / Stephen Goodchild)

Digital complement remains available

The additional digital complement to Agritechnica, which was launched in November 2021, will continue to be available as planned on the digital platform DLG-Connect (www.dlg-connect.com) until the end of March 2022. Visitors to the free-of-charge platform can learn about current offerings and information from agricultural machinery manufacturers as well as take part in digital events and network with companies and farmers.