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AGCO Signs Agreement with CNFA and Announces 2nd Future Farm

DULUTH, MN, Jan. 18, 2016 — (BUSINESS WIRE) — AGCO (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and solutions, today held its fifth annual AGCO Africa Summit in Berlin, Germany. The Summit is a joint initiative of AGCO, Bayer CropScience, Rabobank and De Lage Landen. The 2016 Summit focused on transforming agriculture in Africa through inclusive and sustainable growth. “Africa’s agricultural revolution needs to accelerate to increase local food security and feed a rapidly growing world population,” said Martin Richenhagen, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of AGCO Corporation. “AGCO has grown its local presence by providing African farmers and African agribusinesses with comprehensive agricultural solutions. Our investments in African agriculture will help to ensure a sustainable food supply and lead to economic growth.” Read more