Upcoming Trade Shows Köln, Germany for Agriculture

With the insurance and media industries as its primary economic forces, Cologne embraces its role as a pivotal business hub in Germany. It certainly helps that it’s the fourth largest city by population in the entire country and is woven into the nation’s history. Agriculture flourishes at the edges of the city and in the fertile lands of North Rhine-Westphalia. North Rhine-Westphalia boasts a long-standing agricultural tradition, owing much of its success to its expansive and diverse arable lands. This region, distinguished by its size and geographical location, offers farmers a myriad of soil types, landscapes, climates and altitudes. These natural attributes provide an ideal canvas for cultivating various crops without overtaxing the environment – a harmony that dates back centuries. In North Rhine-Westphalia, agriculture effortlessly aligns with nature, yielding abundant harvests while prioritizing environmental protection and maintenance. Unlike other areas, farming practices in this region required minimal evolution to meet the rigorous standards of eco-conscious and sustainable agriculture. In the northern and mountainous regions of Eifel and Sauerland, agricultural activities extend to elevations of up to 100 meters above sea level. These terrains are well-suited for animal husbandry. Notably, pig farming thrives as one of Münsterland's primary industries, owing to its historically light soils. Southern Rheinland specializes in cereal cultivation, fruit orchards, vegetable farming and ornamental plant nurseries due to its milder climate and nutrient-rich soils. Although still making up a significant portion of the state’s annual revenue (10%), agriculture has been declining in relevance to the point North Rhine-Westphalia has been declassified as an agrarian state. In order to overcome this challenge, farmers have morphed their farms into tourist-friendly destinations that provide fresh produce and local foods, relaxing hikes and exciting horse rides.