VIV Select China returns to Nanjing in September 2025, building on momentum from its 2024 showcase. (Image source: VIV Select China)

Visitor pre-registration is officially open for VIV Select China 2025, the leading event spotlighting cutting-edge developments and business partnerships in China’s animal protein industry

Taking place from 10–12 September at the Nanjing International Expo Center, the show will bring together top professionals and innovators from across the swine and poultry value chain, including feed and feed additive solutions, animal health, veterinary products, breeding and farming equipment, and egg processing technologies.

Spanning 48,000 sq m, this expansive exhibition will welcome over 500 exhibitors, including prominent Chinese companies such as Big Herdsman, Guangzhou Guangxing, Nxin, Famsun, Zhengchang, Shandong Kaicheng, Melan Group, Zhongmu, Kexing, Ruisheng, Dongxiao, and Highvarve.

Spotlight on the new AI+ smart farming zone

New to this year’s event is the AI+ Smart Farming Area, a space dedicated to showcasing the integration of artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), and sustainable agricultural technologies. This feature allows attendees to explore advanced digital breeding and precision production management tools. With a strong focus on global supply chain integration and sustainable scaling, this area embodies the event’s commitment to driving digital evolution in agriculture. As the sector reconvenes face-to-face, the event promises to offer meaningful connections and high-value commercial opportunities.

Main conference themes: AI, sustainability, global growth

The conference will follow a three-part thematic structure centered on: “Technological Breakthroughs (AI & Smart Farming), Green Transformation (Low-Carbon/Circular Economy), Global Collaboration for Overseas Expansion (Standards/Supply Chain)”.

These topics will explore how smart technologies and AI are optimising output and quality in animal protein production, enabling the transition to low-carbon practices, and facilitating circular economy models for better resource efficiency and reduced waste.

The VIV International Summit encourages shifting from domestic competition to global collaboration. Its focus: moving from product-only exports to full-chain partnerships and establishing robust, standardised supply systems to support the sustainable internationalization of China’s livestock sector. AgriBITs, launching in China for the first time, will provide a worldwide lens on AI, automation, and digitization trends impacting the livestock space.

Empowering connections with Hosted Buyer Program

To maximise business development, VIV Select China 2025 is continuing its Hosted Buyer Program, designed to connect exhibitors with qualified procurement professionals. Applicants approved via the official website’s Hosted Buyer section will receive exclusive perks including complimentary accommodation and access to V-Match, a bespoke business-matching service.

V-Match, launched in 2024, simplifies the buyer-exhibitor experience by curating meetings based on pre-screened profiles in a dedicated networking lounge. The last edition of this programme recorded 298 successful matches, reflecting its efficiency in generating real business leads.

Easy travel and international access

In support of international participation, China has expanded its visa-free entry policy to include 34 countries, with transit stays now extended up to 240 hours. To further streamline visitor access, Nanjing has introduced a new digital hub called “In-Nanjing”, offering seamless support services to incoming global guests.

Visitors from New Zealand gained insight into the full range of technologies that will be on display at Agritechnica. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Farming professionals from New Zealand got a preview of Agritechnica 2025, a prominent agricultural machinery trade fair, in Hamilton, New Zealand, as topics specific to the region's farming sector, including the Digital Farm Centre, which presents practical digital tools for efficient farm management, were highlighted

The four-day event hosted daily receptions with representatives from the EU, Germany and the New Zealand Ministry of Agriculture. 

Visitors from New Zealand gained insight into the full range of technologies that will be on display at DLG's Agritechnica in Hanover, Germany, 9–15 November, covering all stages of the farming process—from tractors and tillage to sprayers, harvesters, and data-driven systems.

This year’s Agritechnica event introduces the new “7 Days – 7 Topics” concept, offering targeted programming for specific visitor groups such as family farms, large-scale operations, contractors, dealers, and international professionals. 

Under the guiding theme “Touch Smart Efficiency,” Agritechnica 2025 will demonstrate how smart technologies can enhance productivity while supporting sustainable resource use. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore equipment and systems hands-on—from combine harvester interfaces to digital farm management tools.

New Zealand’s arable farmers are increasingly adopting digital technologies such as spatial soil mapping and variable rate irrigation to improve efficiency and yields. However, challenges such as rural connectivity and cost-benefit uncertainty remain. Agritechnica 2025 addresses these issues with practical solutions, including sensor networks, cloud-integrated platforms, and smart farming systems designed to operate in low-connectivity environments.

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi. (Image source: Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Republic of Kenya)

Ahead of the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation's (FOCAC) summit following the 2024 edition, the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, is in China, attending the Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators on the Implementation of Follow-Up Actions of the summit

Attended by China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and representatives from all 54 African member states of FOCAC, the high level engagement is evaluating the progress since FOCAC 2024.

Mudavadi visited the Hunan Hybrid Rice Research Center at the Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences (HUNAAS) in Mapoling, Changsha. Founded in 1984 by globally renowned Academician Yuan Longping—celebrated as the “Father of Hybrid Rice”—the center has made significant advancements in rice production through innovative research and technology. The hybrid varieties developed at HUNAAS can yield over 18 tonnes per hectare, marking a transformational leap in food production.

The visit presents an opportunity for Kenya to explore enhanced collaboration in agricultural innovation, aimed at strengthening national food security and sustainable agricultural development.

Expoliva is the ideal platform to share the exceptional results achieved with Alfa Laval’s vacuum-based extraction method. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Alfa Laval will showcase the outstanding performance of its Olive Oil Booster system at the XXII International Trade Fair for Olive Oil and Related Industries (Expoliva 2025), taking place from 14-16 May in Jaén, Spain

The region surrounding La Selva Del Camp in northern Spain is now at the forefront of modern innovation. A forward-thinking partnership between the century-old cooperative Coselva and Alfa Laval is driving a new era of premium olive oil production.

As the leading global event in the olive oil sector, Expoliva is the ideal platform to share the exceptional results achieved with Alfa Laval’s vacuum-based extraction method. At Coselva, this innovative technology enabled a 10% increase in the extraction of premium extra virgin olive oil and a 20% boost in polyphenol content, marking a major advance in both efficiency and nutritional quality.

With global food demand expected to rise 70% by 2050, innovation in food processing is critical. Alfa Laval’s technologies are designed to maximise the availability of nutritious food while minimising environmental impact.

The Olive Oil Booster system integrates advanced thermal and separation processes, including a plate heat exchanger and centrifugal decanter—to improve performance without disrupting traditional production flow. When combined with Alfa Laval’s crusher and vertical centrifuge, the system significantly increases both oil yield and antioxidant levels compared to conventional methods.

The International Dealer Centre will again serve as the central meeting point for the international agricultural machinery trade at Agritechnica 2025. (Image source: Agritechnica)

This year's Agritechnica 2025 will bring in a range of new developments aimed at advancing steady digitalisation on farms

As the world’s leading trade fair for agricultural machinery, Agritechnica 2025 will take place from 9-15 November in Hanover, Germany, bringing together manufacturers, dealers, farmers, and industry experts from around the globe, fostering international exchange and networking. This year’s edition introduces new formats aimed at enhancing visibility and connections within the sector. Registered dealers can be listed on the official website and in the trade fair app, making them easily accessible to both customers and exhibitors.

Agricultural equipment dealers have limited ability to respond to external pressures such as deferred purchasing by farms, extreme weather events, and political uncertainty – though some are countering with attractive sales or financing offers. When it comes to digitalisation, which poses a direct and internal challenge for the trade, the situation looks different: Success increasingly depends on the expertise, technical know-how, and the quality of digital solutions and services offered by machinery dealers. 

"Agricultural equipment dealers are expected to integrate digital technologies into their portfolios and provide tailored solutions to farmers. But this is often easier said than done. The technologies involved are complex and require extensive consultation, while rapid innovation cycles in systems, machines, and software demand constant upskilling," says Ralph Königs, Business segment dealer manager, Agritechnica.

The International Dealer Centre will again serve as the central meeting point for the international agricultural machinery trade at Agritechnica 2025. Trade visitors can access an exclusive lounge for dealers, business partners, customers, and employees. Daily 'Pop-up Talk Dealer' sessions will feature international speakers, followed by informal networking opportunities. An on-site information counter will also be available to address questions on training and professional development in the sector.