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Upon closing its doors on the final day, it was apparent that the SOMMET DE L\u2019\u00c9LEVAGE
\n(LIVESTOCK SUMMIT) in Clermont-Ferrand (France) had once again smashed its visitor
\nnumbers record. With over 120,000 visitors, the show has further confirmed its position
\n.as the World\u2019s number 1 sustainable livestock farming event
\nIt\u2019s a significant achievement for the show\u2019s organizers considering the livestock health
\n.issues and inclement weather encountered before and during the event<\/p>\n
An outstanding political forum<\/strong><\/p>\n This 33rd<\/sup> edition of the SOMMET DE L\u2019\u00c9LEVAGE played host to several frontline politicians, including the newly appointed French Prime Minister Michel Barnier who chose the SOMMET as his first major public visit. He was accompanied by Annie Genevard, the new Minister of Agriculture, present at the show on 2 consecutive days, and Antoine Armand, the Finance Minister. The Prime Minister seized the opportunity to make several announcements of support for the farming industry The next generation of livestock farmers Experience the SOMMET all year with the digital platform The Comptoir des \u00c9leveurs \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Upon closing its doors on the final day, it was apparent that the SOMMET DE L\u2019\u00c9LEVAGE (LIVESTOCK SUMMIT) in Clermont-Ferrand (France) had once again smashed its visitor numbers record. With over 120,000 visitors, the show has further confirmed its position .as the World\u2019s number 1 sustainable livestock farming event It\u2019s a significant achievement for …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":741,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[286],"class_list":["post-736","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-seminars-fairs","tag-bovine-sommet-elevage-dairy"],"yoast_head":"\n
\n\u201cIt\u2019s a huge recognition of our event and demonstrates Michel Barnier\u2019s esteem for agriculture in general and the livestock industry in particular\u201d, as commented Jacques Chazalet, SOMMET DE L\u2019ELEVAGE President
\nA key economic event Fabrice Berthon, SOMMET DE L\u2019ELEVAGE General Manager told us that,\u00a0 Despite the difficult climate for the agricultural machinery and livestock equipment market, the 1,750 exhibitors were overall more than satisfied, especially with the number and quality of contacts made during the show
\nA trade show with growing international appeal \u201cIt was an excellent show with a 20% increase in foreign visitors\u201d confirmed Beno\u00eet Delaloy, the SOMMET\u2019s International Manager
\nWith over 6,000 international visitors, 2\/3rds of whom were farmers goes to prove that the SOMMET DE L\u2019ELEVAGE is recognized as one of Europe\u2019s major agri-livestock shows
\nOver 4 days, visitors can discover the cream of French livestock farming, whether that be genetics, new products or farm machinery, and all that in one single place
\nOther highlights for foreign visitors included a program \u00a0of 30 farm and agro-industrial sites visits and the International Gala Evening that sees all breeds present at the show paraded, with live commentary, in the Zenith arena. Conferences for international visitors were conducted in English, Spanish and Russian
\nAnd not forgetting Kazakhstan, this year’s guest of honor, that enjoyed a highly successful show
\nPastoralism, the livestock farming of tomorrow<\/strong>
\nMore than ever the SOMMET is committed to working in the best interests of the climate, confirming its position as the world\u2019s Number 1 sustainable livestock show. Never have the 4 days of the SOMMET seen so many initiatives, exhibitors, conferences and other highlights won over by the central theme tempo of sustainability, pastoralism and grassland forage systems. It\u2019s a commitment that is taking on increasing importance, especially with the UN declaring 2026 as the International Year of Pastoralism and Grassland
\n\u201cThere\u2019s a wave of interest in pastoralism. The younger generations are planning their careers in line with their future aspirations in line with society’s expectations,\u201d as stressed by Bruno Dufayet, President of the Association for the Promotion of Agriculture in the Massif Central (APRAMAC)<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The SOMMET continues to rejuvenate its audience, by investing in new forms of communication (social networks, influencers, etc.). The percentage of young visitors has once again increased this year, which can only contribute to new entrants coming into farming. Many see the attractivity of the industry as a major challenge facing livestock farming in the coming years
\n\u201cWhat better way to prepare for the future than to welcome more and more of the young people who will make up tomorrow’s livestock farming industry?\u201d, adds Fabrice Berthon
\nCatching up with old friends, meeting new and having a good time
\n<\/strong>This year, visitors once again enjoyed all that the SOMMET DE L’ELEVAGE represents as an iconic social event for all concerned. Families, children and young adults caught up with each other, taking advantage of the fun atmosphere to chat, share moments and unwind in the aisles. Aftercow, the party organized on the 3rd of October by the Young Farmers was so popular that it filled the Z\u00e9nith d\u2019Auvergne concert hall, is the personification of the festive, social and family-friendly event that the SOMMET represents<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>With more than 70 influencers present at the show, a TV station with 5 channels, a multiplex
\nbroadcasting system and 150 hours of live coverage, the SOMMET DE L’\u00c9LEVAGE is now a veritable media platform for the livestock industry. As Victor Berthon, the show\u2019s Development and Digital Manager, said \u201cThe Comptoir de \u00c9leveurs currently numbers 11,000 members, yet we are just at the outset of our long-term project to provide complete digitalization of the SOMMET. Our aim is to keep our community active all year round with all the content generated over the 4 days of the show
\nThis 33rd edition also saw the launch of the SOMMET\u2019s marketplace, Le Grand Magasin (The Big Store)
\nTens of thousands of products are already listed and available online to simplify trading between exhibitors (sellers) and farmers (buyers). And even more reason to continue trading once the show doors have closed
\n.In 2025, the SOMMET will host the CHAROLAIS breed National Championships
\nThe show dates are 7, 8, 9 & 10 October 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n