Embassy of India
Belgrade

Press Release

Indian agri-machinery companies participate in 83rd International Agricultural Fair, Novi Sad, Serbia (14-20 May, 2016)

The 83rd International Agricultural Fair being held from 14-20 May 2016, in Novi Sad is the largest agribusiness event in Serbia and one of the largest agricultural events in South-East Europe which brings together the biggest players who present their products and services in the area of agricultural production, food and beverage industry, agricultural machinery, food-processing industry equipment, chemical and protective substances, organic food, as well as other products and services in agribusiness. The President of the Republic of Serbia, Tomislav Nikolic inaugurated the fair on 14th May 2016 which brings together around 1,500 exhibitors from 60 countries and the most prominent businesspeople from the Serbian agriculture industry and other sectors.

As in the past, prominent agri-machinery companies, namely, Indian tractor manufacturers Mahindra & Mahindra (represented by Agropanonka), Sonalika (represented by FPM Agromehanika) and TAFE (represented by Amalgamations Group) are participating in this year’s event. In addition, Indian irrigation equipment manufacturer Jain Irrigation is displaying its products through local company Agrogas

Agriculture & food processing and agricultural machinery are crucial industry segments in India-Serbia trade relations with good potential for trade and investment growth. Indian agri-machinery companies enjoy a fine reputation in Serbia and the Balkans. Indian company Mahindra and Sonalika are assembling tractors in Serbia through their local partners.

Belgrade
May 18th, 2016