Farming Monthly National December 2016 | Page 34

| LAMMA Bumper LAMMA ’17 event predicted LAMMA is set to underline its position as the UK’s largest farming machinery, equipment and services show when it returns in the new year. ver 900 exhibitors are expected to showcase their wares at LAMMA ’17, which takes place on 18 and 19 January 2017, at the East of England Showground, Peterborough. The event attracts more than 40,000 visitors. The figures reflect the continuing importance and appeal of LAMMA across the agricultural industry, despite the economic pressure being felt across all sectors, said Elisabeth Mork- O Eidem, group head of events at Briefing Media, which owns LAMMA. “Our exhibitors value LAMMA for the quality face-to-face time it provides with current and prospective clients, no matter what uncertainty is in the market. “Their fantastic support means LAMMA ’17 is shaping up to be another excellent event, providing visitors with unrivalled access to a vast array of machinery, equipment and services, which could help improve their farm productivity and bottom line.” 34 | Farming Monthly | December 2016 It’s a sentiment shared by LAMMA’s new headline sponsor for the next three years, Asset Finance Partners. Matthew Smart, head of asset finance for AFP, said: “We are proud to be associated with the long tradition of LAMMA and to have been selected as headline sponsor for such an influential event. “LAMMA is the agricultural industry’s premier event for ‘doing business’, offering a complete range of industry-leading manufacturers, suppliers and service providers exhibiting their latest innovations. “The event provides the perfect opportunity for farmers of all types, sizes and backgrounds to look at and learn more about the very latest developments in agricultural equipment and services. “We look forward to welcoming old, existing and new customers alike to the show.” What’s on show? As with last year, the 2017 event will host the most extensive array of farm machinery to be found in one location anywhere in the UK. www.farmingmonthly.co.uk