Delegates along with the SIMA ASEAN mascot (far right) inaugurate the show. (Image source: Sindhuja Balaji)

The much-anticipated first edition of SIMA ASEAN has begun at the Impact Exhibition Center and will go on until 19 September 2015

Thailand is one of the leading global producers of rice. (Image source: Andrew Chang/Flickr)

A combination of factors such as favourable weather for farming, an agriculture-dependent population, thriving export climate and growing interest from other countries makes Thailand a rather preferred destination for various companies engaged in agriculture, farming and livestock production

Storage of grains and seeds are of significance to farmers in the Asia Pacific region. (Image source: ValHuffman/sxc.hu)

Gauging the popularity of and demand for the event, the Thai agriculture ministry has joined hands with SIMA ASEAN as co-organiser

Companies like John Deere and Kubota could capitalise on the vast agricultural potential Thailand has. (Image source: WillHarrison/sxc.hu)

Industry leaders discuss the various hindrances in their respective practices and how the advent of modern machinery could go a long way in helping them raise productivity, increase profits and reduce costs

Bangkok’s Impact Exhibition Centre will host the first ever SIMA ASEAN from 17-19 September 2015, as organisers have claimed a 90 per cent booking rate for the show