The long-awaited XXVI International Agro-Industrial Exhibition-Fair “Agro-2014” took place in Kyiv on 4–7 June.
“Agro-2014” is an exhibition designed to showcase the agro-industrial complex’s achievements; build connections between manufacturers and end customers; bring Ukrainian manufacturers’ products to an international level, and open the Ukrainian market to foreign companies. In 2014, around 1000 exhibitors took part in the exhibition, 150 of them representing foreign companies from 14 countries.
The “Agro” exhibition is the largest in Ukraine by scale, number of participants and visitors. The event is attended by around 45 thousand people every year, a quarter of whom are leading industry specialists. The event provides a chance to learn about achievements, innovations and successes across 13 main areas of the agro-industrial sector.
ASA “Astra”‘s display was located in the centre of the exhibition, by the central fountain. We showed everyone interested a Fendt tractor, a Horsch Tiger cultivator, and a Kuhne disc harrow with packer rollers.
The real highlight of this exhibition was the III All-Ukrainian “Astra Show”. “Astra Show” is the only competition of its kind in Ukraine for loader and tractor operators, featuring a big entertainment programme, free attractions and masterclasses for children and adults alike. This year saw a record number of operators and tractor operators come to compete. 62 people competed for the title of best operator on Manitou telescopic loaders, and 40 tractor operators competed for the title of best tractor operator on Fendt tractors. The Manitou loader qualifying heats ran for 5 hours across 4 lanes. Zaporizhzhia Cossacks entertained visitors with performances and masterclasses all day long.
“Astra” staff prepared a dance routine with four Manitou loaders. Talented children from the “A6” ballet took part in the demonstration programme.
The winners of the III All-Ukrainian “Astra Show” were:
| Fendt tractor operators: | Manitou telescopic loader operators: | ||||
| Place | Participant name | Company | Place | Participant name | Company |
| 1 | Oleksandr Shykhman | PJSC PC “Podillia” | 1 | Petro Pshebyla | “Mriya” LLC |
| 2 | Vadym Kozliuk | “Garant Agro” LLC | 2 | Serhii Kapkan | “Zernoprodukt” PJSC |
| 3 | Serhii Denysiuk | “Agro Capital Group” LLC | 3 | Ihor Chuba | “Mriya” LLC |
Congratulations to the winners!
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We’d like to draw your attention to the fact that, together with the Latifundist.com agricultural portal, we’re running a promotion: “Astra Show 2014: take part and win a smartphone!”. Take part, don’t miss your chance!
