Agricultural machinery: a growing market, but economic uncertainty weighs heavily

04.05.2026
In the first quarter of the year, sales of tractors (+2.7%), combine harvesters (+65%) and telescopic handlers (+46%) rose, whilst sales of trailers fell slightly (-1.5%) and transporters declined (-11.8%). The outlook for the rest of the year is influenced by developments in the Middle East crisis. The role of public incentives. FederUnacoma: it is important to overcome uncertainties and ensure that support schemes are fully operational.

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14.07.2026

Agricultural machinery: cooperation between Ethiopia and Italy is strengthening

The 47th edition of EIMA International (10–14 November), the major exhibition dedicated to agricultural machinery and technology, was presented in Addis Ababa. The African country has great agricultural potential, but requires next-generation technologies to make its land more productive. A delegation of business representatives will be present in Bologna, organised by ICE and FederUnacoma.
02.07.2026

EIMA Energy showacase: Advanced Technologies for Biomass Energy

The 11th edition of the International Bioenergy Showcase, organized by FederUnacoma and Itabia, was presented this mornin durng a dedicated press conference. The event will take place in Bologna from November 10 to 14. Durig todays event, emphasis was placed on the significant contribution (22%) of renewable energy to the Italian energetic demand and on the strategic role of bioenergy. EIMA will feature a large demonstration area and a program of conferences and technical seminars to educate farmers, technicians, and industry professionals about the qualities of fuels derived from agricultural and forestry biomass.
23.06.2026

New FederUnacoma Leadership

The FederUnacoma annual meeting, held yesterday afternoon in Varignana (BO), included on its agenda the election of some of the Federation’s representative bodies.
22.06.2026

EIMA expands and prepares for a record-breaking edition

in Bologna from Tuesday, November 10, through Saturday, November 14, were presented during the FederUnacoma general assembly. Applications to participate have reached record levels, and the quality of the exhibits is very high. The Maserati Area is being utilized for the first time, expanding the boundaries of the exhibition grounds. More than 60,000 models of machinery and technologies are estimated to be on display. General Manager Simona Rapastella stated: “EIMA brings together much of the technical, economic, and relationship-building work carried out by the Federation, all aimed at fostering cooperation among countries.”

Italian Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers Federation
Digital System and technologies for Agricultural Machinery and Farming
Irrigation Systems
Italian Implements Manufacturers Association
Italian Self-Propelled Machinery Manufacturers Association
Italian Tractors Manufacturers Association
Italian Components Manufacturers Association
Italian Garden Machinery Manufacturers Association