Farm machinery distributors join forces to supply Zambia

AGCO a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, reports that a new Joint Venture company formed between South Africa’s Barloworld and Germany’s BayWa has been appointed as its national distributor for Zambia. The Joint Venture between Barloworld and BayWa will be responsible for sales and support for AGCO’s Challenger and Massey Ferguson brands of farm machinery.

Barloworld Agriculture is AGCO’s largest distributor in Africa and BayWa AG its largest distributor worldwide. They will each hold a 50% stake in the new venture. The Joint Venture combines the expertise and dedicated resources of Barloworld and BayWa in support of AGCOs Sustainable and Inclusive Mechanization Strategy in Africa.

Smart Farming & Internationalisation Agri-Services develops solutions for process-driven farming and is also expanding international agricultural sales and equipment business.

Commenting Roland Schuler, member of BayWa’s Board of Management responsible for BayWa Agri Services business unit, said: “In markets like Zambia where agricultural operations are so varied, the use of modern technology that is geared towards the needs of the market is instrumental in improving productivity. This is exactly where BayWa and Barloworld can contribute their experience from successful mechanisation projects on farm operations of all sizes.”

For more information:
Louisa Parker
AGCO
Tel: +44(0)7789746268
Zambia Tel :+260 (0)971398169
Email: Louisa.parker@agcocorp.com
www.AGCOcorp.com