A report from the chilly Agritechnica, the largest agricultural technology show globally, where nothing can go wrong.

27 pavilions. One larger than the other. In all of them, plenty of agricultural machinery and technology for the field. This is Agritechnica, which takes place in Germany every two years, and is visited by curious onlookers and experts from all corners of the world. For the Argentine eye, it presents as a show of stellar dimensions. For other eyes, too. The site is simply vast, and it takes several full days to be able to see everything that is on display. It is an agricultural fair, yes, but of iron and in Germany. The gastronomic folklore of Argentine expos is far away. In Agritechnica, the smoke left by the food sector on the garments is missed. The music that enlivens, the caricatured characters that adorn each Expoagro or Agroactiva are missed. There is a grill, but it does not have the characteristic aroma of the wood of a good Argentine asado. In Agritechnica, technology is simply exhibited, and technology tends to be cold. Germany is known for this nickname, and it is ...