The 61ᵉ edition of the SIA under the sign of support to the agricultural world
For over six decades, the SIA has been the industry's must-attend event, bringing together the passion and know-how of those who make French agriculture what it is today. To the delight of visitors, it's a place where tradition meets innovation.
The very first Salon de l'Agriculture was held in 1964. Since then, the event has become a benchmark, with attendance doubling to over 600,000 every year.
The Concours Général Agricole is deeply rooted in the SIA program. Originally, it was reserved for animals, to reward the best of French animal genetics. Nowadays, the Competition includes other categories, such as products and wines. These are always highlights of the Salon de l'Agriculture.
In 2012, a new tradition was born to celebrate French breeders. Each year, the crowds flock to the stand in front of the mascot cow. For this 61ᵉ edition, Oupette, a 6-year-old Limousin cow, was chosen for the role. Making the journey with her 4th calf and her breeder Alexandre Humeau from the Vienne, Oupette will represent the Limousin breed. While she can be recognized by her distinctive hairline, she also has all the breed's characteristics.
4 essential worlds to discover at the Salon International de l'Agriculture
1. Livestock farming and its sectors
Pavilion n°1 is where you'll find the star of the show, as well as the rings of the Concours Général Agricole. It's also the gathering place for all the different species, with a selection of the best animal products from the following sectors:
- Cattle, sheep, pigs, goats
- Equine
- Barnyard
- Animals of the world, dogs and cats...
An opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of breeding and meet passionate breeders.
2. Crops and plant sectors
In Pavilion 2.2, you'll find the main French players in the crops and plant sectors in a fun and educational setting.
This area presents market gardening activities, as well as cereal production, seed production, arboriculture and wine growing.
3. Products from the French, Overseas and World Regions
Pavilion n°3 showcases the products of mainland France, the flavors of France's overseas territories, and the products of world agriculture.
It's a space dedicated to taste buds, where the flavors of the French terroir rub shoulders with exotic specialties. Take a stroll down a few aisles and you'll find yourself on a journey through five continents. You'll also find the competition medallists at the Pavillon n°4 restaurant.
4. Agricultural services and trades
French agriculture is first and foremost about vocations, but it's also about professions on the move, with many issues at stake.
This universe presents approaches and training through 6 representative sections:
- Multi-sector
- Sea and freshwater
- AGRI'TECH
- AGRI'METIERS
- Environment and energy
- Woods and forests
How to get to the Salon de l'Agriculture?
The Salon de l'Agriculture will be held from February 22 to March 2, 2025 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Online ticketing is now open.
Need to get to the capital from a provincial city to attend the event? Take a comfortable seat aboard one of our ATR-42s and make the most of your stay in Paris with a trip lasting just a few hours.
Once at Orly airport, you can reach the SIA by public transport:
- Take the Orlybus line towards Denfert-Rochereau and get off at Montsouris - Tombe Issoire.
- After a 5-minute walk to Porte d'Orléans station, take tramway line 3a.
- After 5 stops, get off at Porte de Versailles.
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