The trade fair at a glance

Global pork production is increasing significantly again. The highest growth rates are expected in Asia. Animal health, biosecurity and efficient production systems are issues that concern pig farming worldwide. In addition, animal welfare, sustainability and emission reduction are also important, especially in Europe. Forms of cross-value chain production are of interest to producers and marketers in terms of transparent production. Whether breeding, feeding, husbandry or transport - EuroTier provides information on the latest developments. Numerous specialised events offer the opportunity for global networking.

The controlled production of aquatic organisms is internationally recognised as the branch of the food industry with the highest growth rates. Aquaculture includes fish as well as mussels, crustaceans and aquatic plants that are produced in freshwater or saltwater. According to the FAO (2020), 114 million tonnes of aquaculture products were harvested in 2018 - and the trend is rising. The diversity of this agricultural sector explains the high demand for specialised information. After all, aquaculture must also address global issues such as sustainability, animal welfare, health and climate protection. EuroTier is a trend barometer and provides information on innovations in husbandry, feeding and aeration technology.

For many farmers in Europe, rearing horses for boarding is developing into a serious line of business with high development potential. EU-wide, the annual turnover in the equine sector is estimated at 100 billion euros, with equestrian sport being the most important. The planned establishment of the EU Animal Welfare Reference Centre for ruminants and horses underlines the growing relevance of animal health and welfare for horses too: species-appropriate husbandry, needs-based feeding, health, exercise and transport - EuroTier offers professional horse owners a platform for information and exchange.

Agriculture is facing major challenges in the face of increasing demand from a growing world population. As the largest user of land, the sector has a major responsibility to preserve important environmental assets such as soil, water, climate and biodiversity. Digital technologies offer optimised processes and greater product efficiency along the entire value chain. This creates consistently high product quality, greater sustainability and more flexible work organisation. Competitive advantages that also drive agriculture. EuroTier shows what the digital transformation of animal husbandry will look like.