Agriculture generates 300 million euros in the Antequera region

The mayor of Antequera, Manuel Barón, presided over the inaugural visit of Expomaq 2026 this Thursday morning, May 28, the biennial exhibition of agricultural machinery held at the fairgrounds as part of the Spring Fair of Antequera. The exhibition showcases some of the latest industry innovations and new models that have entered the market.

The director of the Regional Agricultural Office, Juan de Lucchi, also highlighted the importance of an exhibition of this nature for a region that covers approximately one-third of the province of Málaga and has about 8,000 agricultural and livestock operations generating around 300 million euros according to recent reports.

The exhibition, which will be open on May 28, 29, and 30, occupies an approximate area of 4,000 square meters and features the presence of 13 major companies specializing in agricultural machinery, gardening, and technology applied to the primary sector.

During his speech, Barón emphasized the importance of an exhibition that once again makes Antequera a meeting point for the Andalusian agricultural sector, also highlighting the region's “clear agricultural vocation.” In this regard, he thanked the companies that came from different parts of Andalusia, as well as the ongoing commitment of professionals to an exhibition that is already established in the calendar of specialized fairs.

The mayor highlighted the level of technological innovation present, especially in everything related to olive growing, the main crop of the region, pointing out that the Antequera fields continue to be “at the forefront of agricultural and technological innovation.”

For his part, Baldomero Casado, advisory commissioner of the event, emphasized the predominantly agricultural and livestock nature of the Spring Fair, noting that Expomaq has become a reference for manufacturers and distributors of agricultural machinery due to the significant role that the primary sector plays in the Antequera region.

Casado also explained that the biennial format of the exhibition allows for the presentation of truly significant technological advances, especially highlighting the evolution of machinery linked to intensive and super-intensive olive cultivation, as well as umbrella vibrators, shredders, brush cutters, and increasingly sophisticated equipment aimed at improving productivity and reducing costs in agricultural operations.

He also pointed out the growing importance of agricultural service companies and specialized machinery rental in response to the evolution of the sector and the need to optimize resources and labor.