Advanced farm mechanisation, technology transfer: Agri team visits Italy to explore opportunities

LAHORE: A high-level Pakistani agricultural delegation visiting Italy has explored opportunities for advanced farm mechanisation, technology transfer and bilateral industrial cooperation during its participation in EIMA 2026, one of the world’s leading agricultural machinery exhibitions, being held in Bologna.

The delegation held strategic discussions with FederUnacoma Deputy General Manager Fabio Ricci and his team, focusing on modernising Pakistan’s agricultural value chain through advanced machinery, precision farming technologies and improved mechanisation.

Led by Abdul Raheem Daudpota of the Italian Trade Commission, the delegation also discussed the possibility of bringing elements of the internationally recognised EIMA exhibition framework to Pakistan to strengthen industrial linkages and promote cooperation between the two countries.

The discussions highlighted the potential of modern agricultural technologies to enhance productivity, improve resource utilisation and help Pakistan’s farming sector respond to growing climate and environmental challenges.

The delegation comprised Syed Mansoor Ali Rizvi, President Pakistan Society of Agricultural Engineers (PSAE); Kazim Saeed, CEO Pakistan Agricultural Coalition (PAC); Aamer Hayat Bhandara, agricultural policy strategist; and Yasin Seker, CEO Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited, a joint venture of Al-Futtaim and CNH Industrial.

Aamer Hayat Bhandara while sharing the details of the visit said that participants emphasised the need to accelerate the adoption of smart farming solutions, expand agricultural mechanisation and develop stronger public-private partnerships to improve the competitiveness of Pakistan’s agriculture sector.

They observed that technology integration, modern machinery and international collaboration would be critical to achieving sustainable agricultural growth and strengthening the country’s long-term food security.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2026