CEMA - the voice of the European Agricultural Machinery Industry
Modern machine technology helps farmers to:
manage their farms efficiently
maximize harvest results
use inputs (water, seeds, fertilizers, pesticides) in a targeted & responsible way
nourish plants with the exact amounts of fertilizer needed
protect crops against damage via exact dosage & targeted application to maximize yield while protecting nature
take the right decisions by providing all necessary information in electronic/digital formats
The European producers of farm machines provide solutions for all of these challenges and for all types and sizes of farms.
Our Mission
...is to work towards a balanced legislative and regulatory framework in the EU that:
supports the competitiveness of the industry in Europe and
enables the industry to provide smart solutions to help farmers worldwide to grow food affordably and sustainably
Tasks
act as the face & voice of the industry in Brussels and vis-à-vis international organisations (OECD, FAO, UNIDO)
identify & address the impact of EU regulation
develop common industry positions on relevant issues
promote a deeper understanding of the farm machinery industry among EU decision-makers, regulators & stakeholders
provide expertise & advice to EU Institutions
The European Agricultural Machinery Industry
Includes 4,500 manufacturers of agricultural equipment consisting of large multinational as well as numerous small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs);
Has a total turnover of €26 billion and provides employment for 135,000 people directly in the sector and another 125,000 persons indirectly in the distribution and service network;
CEMA manufacturers produce 450 different types of machines ranging from tractors and combine harvesters to plant protection equipment and precision seed drills.
