In Türkiye’s agricultural capital of Konya, Tüyap is gearing up for its 23rd International Konya Agriculture Fair, scheduled for April 2027, which will draw farm machinery, digital technology and cross-border trade together under one roof. The event will be presented to professionals from European industry at EIMA International in Bologna.
Konya, Türkiye: The 23rd International Konya Agriculture Fair is set for 6-10 April 2027, hosted by Konya Chamber of Commerce Tüyap Konya International Fair Center. Organised by Tüyap Konya Fairs Inc., the event is meant to connect agricultural machinery makers and technology providers with overseas buyers.
Endorsing the exhibition are Türkiye’s government, represented by its Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, and TARMAKBİR (Turkish Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers Association), joined by Selçuk University, Konya Metropolitan Municipality, Konya Chamber of Industry and Konya Chamber of Commerce. This links the fair with regional manufacturing, farming and academia.
An established hub for farm equipment
Konya holds more agricultural land than anywhere else in Türkiye and counts among the nation’s foremost centres for building agricultural machinery. The exhibition brings this industrial base face to face with buyers, distributors and agricultural enterprises in search of equipment and technology suppliers.
“Konya combines agricultural production with a strong machinery manufacturing industry. Through the fair, we aim to bring these capabilities closer to international buyers, including European importers and distributors,” remarked the General Manager of Tüyap Konya Fairs Inc., İlhan Ersözlü. “Our focus is on creating opportunities for manufacturers to establish business relationships and reach new markets.”
A dedicated Start-up Area for Turkish entrepreneurs
Visitors will see agricultural mechanization in its entirety, spanning tractors and planting equipment, harvesting machinery, balers, and soil preparation and crop protection systems.
Alongside them, the halls will feature irrigation equipment, livestock technologies, agricultural software, environmental services and renewable energy solutions, placing long-standing machinery next to emerging production technologies within one exhibition.
The AgriFuture Stage is back, hosting panels and seminars with specialists from industry and international participants. Talks will centre on the shifts reshaping agricultural production and technology, as well as the sector’s future direction.
A dedicated Start-up Area will showcase technologies and solutions developed by agricultural entrepreneurs in Türkiye, offering young firms a further route to meet seasoned industry professionals.
EIMA International in Bologna, Italy
The 2026 edition hosted 431 exhibitors and welcomed buyer delegations from 23 countries among visitors arriving from approximately 100 countries. Industry professionals also came from all 81 Turkish provinces, underlining its domestic and international reach. In 2027 the fair will occupy 96,000 square metres, taking in 6 halls, the foyer areas and open-air exhibition grounds.
To promote itself abroad, Konya Agriculture plans to join EIMA International, taking place on 10-14 November 2026 in Bologna, Italy. Through this participation, the organisers intend to showcase Türkiye’s agricultural machinery manufacturing capabilities to European industry representatives, underlining the competitive pricing on offer and the strategic geographical position the country occupies.
