496 companies just showed up in Coimbatore to sell farmers the future of agriculture

A total of 496 companies from different states and abroad are showcasing their farm technologies at the 24th edition of Agri Intex, which commenced at the CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex in Coimbatore on Thursday. The five-day event will conclude on July 13.

Aimed at bringing the latest advancements in modern Indian agriculture, horticulture, dairy farming, poultry and food processing technologies under a single roof, the expo spans 150,000 square feet. Leading companies from various Indian states, including Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu, along with companies from Italy, Malaysia, Japan and the US, are showcasing their innovations across 660 stalls.

The expo features specialised zones dedicated to nurseries, livestock and live machinery demonstrations. A highlight of this year is the array of automation on display, including advanced drone sprayers, direct paddy-transplanting machines and automated harvesters that streamline farm labour from seeding to harvest. Beyond heavy machinery, visitors can explore and purchase high-quality seeds, organic fertilisers and saplings ranging from local fig trees to climate-adapted Shimla apple plants.

Ramasamy, a farmer from Salem district, said the exhibition offers real value to attendees. “For full-time farmers, getting access to all the equipment and inputs we need under one roof is a massive advantage. Moreover, the younger generation interested in agriculture will find a wealth of information here. Every year, the footprint of this expo keeps growing, and with so many new automated advancements on display, farmers should definitely visit and benefit from it,” he said.