The 12th ‘Agrothessaly’ Pan-Hellenic Fair for Agriculture and Livestock exceeded all expectations, as it attracted a total of 44,246 visitors, in comparison to 40,153 the visitors of the previous event.

This year’s ‘Agrothessaly’, which was organised from 28 February to 3 March by the Municipality of Larissa and TIF-Helexpo at the Indoor Market of Neapolis in Larissa, also recorded an increase of more 60% in trade visitors from Greece, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Germany, Italy, Turkey and the Netherlands.

‘Agrothessaly’ has become one of the exhibition reference points in the agricultural sector, as well as an event for the extroversion and promotion of Larissa and Thessaly, while the next goal is to enter the event in the European fairs’ calendar.

The 12th ‘Agrothessaly’ attracted 780 exhibition participations (direct and indirect), in contrast to 498 that were organised in 2017. The exhibition space covered an area of 25,000 square metres, in comparison to 20,000 square metres covered in the previous fair. International exhibitors (direct and indirect) came from 38 countries, while international trade visitors with group participations from the Balkans were in attendance.

Leader-companies in farming and livestock machinery and equipment participated in the fair, presenting the most recent technological trends.

06/03/2019 – 11:18

The absolute success of the joint venture between TIF-Helexpo and the Municipality of Larissa was reflected in the figures of this year’s Agrothessaly, which will be organised from 28 February to 3 March in the Indoor Market of Neapolis in Larissa. The 12th ‘Agrothessaly’ Pan-Hellenic Fair for Agriculture and Livestock surpassed all expectations, attracting 780 (direct and indirect) exhibition participations this year, in contrast to 498 attracted in the 2017 event. The exhibition space covered an area of 25,000 square metres, in comparison to 20,000 square metres covered in the previous fair. International exhibitors (direct and indirect) originate in 38 countries, while international trade visitors with group participations are expected from the Balkans.

Leader companies in agricultural machinery and farming & livestock equipment are expected to present all the latest technological trends at the 12th Agrothessaly, while providing updates on international events in the sector.

In presenting the 12th Agrothessaly the President of TIF-Helexpo, Mr Tasos Tzikas, stressed that it has now taken on the characteristics of a central fair, not a regional fair, and he characterised this year’s event as top-notch. He also noted that regional fairs are a strategic part of the national exhibition body’s policy.

The Deputy Mayor for Finance and Growth of the Municipality of Larissa Mr Panagiotis Dais spoke of enormous demand at this year’s event, noting that Agrothessaly continues to grow and that is why new ways of responding to the increased interest are being explored, while he also announced that the goal for the 13th Agrothessaly is to create new infrastructure. He indicatively mentioned that in 2017 the event attracted 40,000 visitors, in comparison to 5000 visitors in 2015, prior to the joint venture by TIF-Helexpo and the Municipality of Larissa.

Participants in this year’s event include: University of Thessaly, SARG-TEI of Thessaly, ELGO-DIMITRA, and the American Farm School.

21/02/2019 – 14:57

The exhibition “duo” Infacoma-Aquatherm Athens 2019 recorded a 20% increase in visitor numbers this year, with an upgrading in scale regarding both quantity and quality. In fact, 75% of all visitors were trade visitors, a fact that proves the great specialisation of the two exhibitions in the construction and energy sectors, and the interest they present for professionals. The international character of the two events was also intense, as 20% of visitors came from abroad. The public had the opportunity to come into close contact with all new products and services of the construction, energy, heating, cooling, ventilation, water management, water supply, sewage, and alternative energy source management and utilisation sectors, as well as equipment for spa, sauna, and pool facilities.

EnergyTech edition @ Infacoma Aquatherm 2019 attracted a lot of interest. It was organised by TIF-Helexpo, the Ministry of Digital Policy, Telecommunications and Media, and Industry Disruptors Game Changers. Innovative startups that are active in the sectors of quality optimisation and quality durability, alternative energy sources, and green construction, presented their products and services in a specially designed space. In fact, this thematic session was visited by the Minister of Digital Policy, Telecommunications and Media Mr Nikos Papas, who toured both exhibitions.

Infacoma-Aquatherm Athens 2019 were co-organised by TIF-Helexpo and the Be Best company, they welcomed 210 Greek and international exhibitors, and covered an exhibition area of 6500 square metres.

The two exhibitions have renewed their “date” with their public for 2020.

18/02/2019 – 11:30

The Infacoma-Aquatherm Athens 2019 exhibition “duo” is beginning tomorrow with 210 Greek and international exhibitors at MEC Paiania. The major exhibition event for the construction and energy sectors is aimed exclusively at professionals and covers an exhibition area of 6500 sq. m., while it will welcome hosted buyers from Russia, Romania, Tunisia, and Egypt. Infacoma & Aquatherm will continue until Monday 11 February.

In the framework of the two exhibitions all the new trends in modern materials and best business solutions will be presented as regards construction, renovation, aluminium, equipment, energy, heating, cooling, ventilation, and water technologies (HVAC). Furthermore, technological innovations and new materials that have been developed with respect for the environment and sustainable growth will be promoted.

In continuation of the Digital Greece initiative, the startup theme park presented for the first time at the 83rd TIF, TIF-HELEXPO, the Ministry of Digital Policy, Telecommunications and Media, and Industry Disruptor Game Changers will present EnergyTech edition @ Infacoma Aquatherm 2019. Innovative startups that are active in the sectors of quality optimisation and quality durability, alternative energy sources, and green construction, will present their products and services in a specially designed space.

The Infacoma & Aquatherm Αthens 2019 exhibitions will be framed by a rich side-event programme, with the participation of sector agencies, specialised professionals, scientific speakers, and businesses. Informative seminars, colloquiums, speeches, new technology presentations, as well as many relevant actions will draw the attention of the audience, while the main topics of conversation will be “green” construction and energy saving. Participants in the side-events will include the Regulatory Authority for Energy, the Pan-Hellenic Federation of Aluminium and Steel Small-Industry Manufacturers, the Greek Federation of Glass Handlers and Glaziers, the Association of Greek Enterprises of Pool and Hydromassage, and the AMCO company.

In the framework of the exhibition “duo”, more than 500 scheduled B2B meetings will be held between exhibitors and hosted buyers from Greece and abroad.

Infacoma-Aquatherm Athens 2019 are co-organised by TIF-Helexpo and the Be Best company.

11/02/2019 – 13:20

The interest of sector professionals was evident and attendance reflected the 11th Zootechnia’s rich content. Apart from its broad range of exhibits, it included congresses, events, and special thematic exhibitions, such as the Horse Show and the Pet Festival.

‘Digital Greece for Animal and Fowl Farming’ proved to be a pole of attraction for visitors at the 11th Zootechnia. This event is an extension of Digital Greece, the event held at the 83rd TIF, co-organised by the Ministry of Digital Policy, Telecommunications, and Media, where 10 Greek startups presented their innovative ideas, their fresh outlook, their products and achievements, framed in a rich programme that included speeches and workshops on primary and secondary production subjects related to the exhibitions sectors.

There was also high attendance at the congresses of this year’s event, at the 6th Pan-Hellenic Congress on Meat and Meat Products, ‘From the Stable to the Plate’, which was co-organised by TIF-Helexpo and Meat News magazine, and at the Congress on the Application of Circular Economy in Farming and Livestock Farming, which was co-organised with the Success company.

At the ‘Horse Show’ more than 50 horses put on an impressive show by participating in agility shows, chariot races, and other events, while at the ‘Pet Festival’ international visitors had the chance to be informed on matters pertaining to the training, nutrition, and health of their pets. In fact, agility contests were organised for the first time in the framework of the ‘Pet Festival’.

In total, 988 exhibitors participated in the 11th Zootechnia, in comparison to 939 in 2017, while the exhibition spaces used – indoor and outdoor – covered an area of 16,663 sq. m. in comparison to 14,350 sq. m. in 2017. International direct exhibitors came from 14 countries, while overall international exhibitors (direct and indirect) represented 41 countries, in comparison to 37 countries in 2017. There was also a rich programme for hosted buyers, who reached 380 in number

TIF-Helexpo has set its next “date” with the farming sector for the 12th Agrothessaly event, which will be held from 28 February to 3 March in the Indoor Market of Neapoli, Larissa.

11/02/2019 – 13:14

The largest ever Zootechnia is starting off the TIF-Helexpo exhibition programme for 2019. The 11th Zootechnia, which will start on 31 January and last until 3 February, has recorded a record number of participations in comparison to any other event in the past, as exhibitors come to 988, in comparison to 939 in 2017, while the exhibition space – indoor and outdoor – will cover an area of 16,663 sq. m. in comparison to 14,350 sq. m. in 2017.

Zootechnia is distinctly international, as there are direct exhibitors from 14 other countries, namely the UK, Egypt, Bulgaria, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Italy, China, Cyprus, Latvia, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, and Turkey. Overall, international exhibitors (direct and indirect) represent 41 countries, in comparison to 37 countries in 2017, while Greek exhibitors come from all over the country.

There is also a rich programme for hosted buyers, who reached 380. Of those, 354 will arrive as group participations from Bulgaria, Albania, and FYROM, and the rest are from Albania, Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Tunisia.

Zootechnia is the only specialised exhibition in the sector of food producing animals in Greece and the Balkans. All major domestic animal and fowl farming companies will be there and will present the latest developments in the two sectors, from significant species of food producing animals, to machinery, services, and research.

Participants in this year’s event include the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food, Organisations for the Control and Certification of Products, the Hellenic Veterinary Association, the Union of Young Farmers, the Association of Manufacturers of Agricultural Machinery of Greece (EKAGEM), the Machinery Importers’ – Representatives’ Association (SEAM), the Hellenic Feed Industry Association, the Hellenic Association of Biogas Producers (HABIO), the Thessaloniki Technological Educational Institute – Department of Animal Production, the Animal Product Laboratory of the School of Veterinary Medicine of AUTh, the Agricultural University of Athens, etc.

In continuation of the Digital Greece initiative, the startup theme park presented for the first time at the 83rd TIF, TIF-HELEXPO, the Ministry of Digital Policy, Telecommunications and Media, and Industry Disruptor Game Changers, present Digital Greece: Zootechnia edition. Innovative startups that are active in the sectors of approaching and managing animal production, animal raising, animal nutrition, maintenance of animal equipment, etc. will present their products and services in a specially designed space at Pavilion 16, stand 29.

The Press Conference

The great importance that TIF-Helexpo places on primary production, which will be highlighted by the 11th Zootechnia, was underlined by the President of the inational exhibition body, Mr Tasos Tzikas, at a press conference today, in view of the inauguration of the organisation, which will be carried out by the Minister of Rural Development and Food, Mr Stavros Arachovitis.

On his side TIF-Helexpo CEO Mr Kyriakos Pozrikidis noted that Zootechnia concerns both Greek animal farmers as well as farmers in the Balkans and the Eastern Mediterranean, while he pointed out that this year’s event has activated almost the entirety of the Exhibition Centre.

The President of Association of Manufacturers of Agricultural Machinery of Greece Ms Dimitria Emmanouilidou characterised the 11th Zootechnia as a key meeting point for animal farmers and

farmers with manufacturers, underlining the role of the exhibition in attracting exhibitors and visitors from the Balkans. “The central message of this year’s exhibition must be that of direct support to animal farmers and farmers”, she stressed.

The Machinery Importers’ – Representatives’ Association is participating in the 11th Zootechnia with 16 businesses-members, covering an exhibition area of 3500 sq. m., according to the Association’s President Mr Savvas Balouktsis. Mr Balouktsis underlined the need to modernise equipment and facilities in the animal farming sector, and he expressed his belief in the success of the exhibition.

The close cooperation of the Municipality of Larissa with TIF-Helexpo that led to the especially successful Agrothessaly, an important exhibition for the agricultural sector, was underlined by the Deputy Mayor of Finance and Growth of the Municipality of Larissa Mr Panagiotis Dais.

The Pet Fesitval is being held for the seventh time at Zootechnia, as mentioned by Mr Vassilis Goulielmos who is a partner in the event, who also underlined that in the framework of the festival an agility competition will be held for the first time.

The Animal Product Laboratory of the School of Veterinary Medicine of AUTh will be present at Zootechnia for the fourth time, in real stable conditions, as mentioned by Professor of the School of Veterinary Medicine of AUTh Mr Giorgos Arsenos. In fact, he stated that a bioclimatic stable that deals with the challenges of climate change will be presented in the framework of the exhibition this year.

The presence of biogas unit technology companies at Zootechnia for the first time was underlined by the head of organising for Zootrechnia Mr Vassilis Spyrou, while he also mentioned the increased interest of visitors, mainly from the Balkans, as well as the exhibition’s opening to Africa.

Lastly, the deputy general director of TIF-Helexpo Mr Alexis Tsaxirlis looked back on when Zootechnia first started, 20 years

ago, when the exhibition made its first timid appearance; the exhibition is now the second largest event of the company after Agrotica.

The events

This year Zootechnia includes, among other things, the Pet Festival and the Horse Show, as well as a number of side events:

-The application of circular economy in farming and livestock farming, in cooperation with the Success company.

-The 22nd Animal Farming Symposium of the Hellenic Society for Animal Production.

-The events programme of the special management services of the Agricultural Growth 20014 -2020 Programme.

-The established congress of the meat sector ‘from the stable to the plate’, in cooperation with Meat News magazine.

-The event on innovative applications in animal production, which is a cooperation of TIF-Helexpo with the Animal Product Laboratory of the School of Veterinary Medicine of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, as well as many colloquiums on current affairs of the sector, such as biogas and agricultural growth, practical solutions for farmers through research and innovation, dairy farming, etc.

The opening hours of Zootechnia are weekdays and Sundays 10:00-19:00 and Saturdays 10:00-20:00.

30/01/2019 – 14:31