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Eric Hansotia

Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, Agco

Search every verified Eric Hansotia interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Eric Hansotia, chairman and CEO of AGCO, discussed trade uncertainty and farmer pressures in a September 2026 interview. He said the biggest need for farmers is certainty and stability in their markets, noting that uncertainty in market access and cost base has made planning difficult. He described farmers as "thirsty for our technology," citing an aging fleet, and said AGCO aims to help them improve efficiency through precision agriculture and AI-enabled data collection. Hansotia also addressed the company's manufacturing strategy amid tariff volatility, saying AGCO continually evolves its supply base and manufacturing footprint to access lower costs for farmers. He noted the company has made several adjustments for the tariff environment but cautioned against wholesale changes, given the high capital nature of investments. He framed precision agriculture as a response to long-term demand growth from population increase, biofuels, and changing diets, alongside constraints on land, water, and chemical inputs.

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