Gazette issue #8 highlights key events of the day, including The Grand Parade of breeds and the Best Cat Competition. Innovation takes center stage with culinary demonstrations, including Top Chef, and the Transhumance 360 exhibition offering a virtual reality experience. The Salon also promotes initiatives like agritourism with various farm activities. The Bio Bus from the Agence Bio also makes a stop to raise awareness about organic farming
21/02/2026
La Gazette du SIA : fresh news from the show!
La Gazette #9
Gazette #9 highlights key events at the Salon, including the Grand Parade of breeds, a must-see event where horses, donkeys, sheep, and other animals parade in front of the public. The Concours Général Agricole continues with competitions, including the Best Cat Competition. Innovation takes center stage with agricultural technologies featured at SIA’PRO and discussions on the future of farming. The Bio Bus also makes a stop, and agritourism is showcased with demonstrations of local products.
La Gazette #8
La Gazette #7
Gazette issue #7 highlights several key events at the Salon. Key moments include the Martinique Day with a show cooking and the celebration of women in agriculture with Vox Demeter. Innovation takes center stage with agricultural start-ups in the AGRI’TECH space and conferences on the future of farming. The Trophées du Challenge Marée and the Solidarity Fish Auction continue to draw attention with unique initiatives. Additionally, competitions like the Young Butchers Contest and Equine Vaulting are featured.
La Gazette #6
The Gazette n°6 highlights several key events at the Salon. The Challenge Caprin Inter-Lycées promotes caprine education with impressive student presentations, while Le Concours des Jeunes Professionnels du Vin showcases emerging talents in wine tasting.
New this year is the Escape Game at the MSA stand, offering an interactive experience about young farmers. Armand, the star sheep, continues to capture attention, and RE’UP continues its work with organic waste recycling. Additionally, the SYRPA’Wards celebrate the most innovative agricultural communications
La Gazette #5
Gazette No. 5 celebrates the hidden gems of France's regions, with a gourmet and original selection to discover in pavilions 7.2 and 7.3. Today's highlights include the final of the Interlycées Caprine Challenge, the awards ceremony for Agroecological Practices, and the Young Wine Professionals Competition. The Concours Général Agricole livestock competition continues to draw strong crowds, particularly around the very popular pig ring.
On the innovation front, the GAIA hackathon projects are unveiled, and SIA'PRO enters its final day with a conference programme dedicated to practical solutions. Finally, Pavilion 1 reinvents itself with 90 hours of events on the Grand Ring, following a swift reprogramming.
La Gazette #4
Gazette issue #4 shines a spotlight on women in agriculture as part of the International Year of Women Farmers, featuring testimonials and discussions on their role and ongoing inequalities. A major highlight is the exceptional Cadre Noir de Saumur gala on the Grand Ring, followed by a signing session. Entertainment includes a first-ever classical concert at the CGA restaurant, the official crowning of Miss and Mister Agri, and tastings at the Pacific Village. Pastoralism also takes center stage with the immersive “Transhumance 360°” exhibition. Finally, the Vendée brioche makes its experimental debut at the Concours Général Agricole.
La Gazette #3
Gazette issue #3 puts the spotlight on horses and donkeys in Pavilion 6, featuring shows, demonstrations, a pop-up pony club and a special performance by the Cadre Noir. Today’s highlights include a live cooking show with Redouane Bougheraba and Top Chef winner Quentin Mauro, as well as the official launch of Terres de Jim. New this year: guided tours for visually impaired visitors and the opening of SIA’PRO, the professional trade show dedicated to agricultural technologies and solutions. The 3rd GAIA hackathon also kicks off, focusing on AI and agroecology. Finally, the Maison des Vétos invites families to discover careers in animal health.
La Gazette #2
Gazette No. 2 highlights the launch of the Year of Pastoralism at the Grand Ring and the most prestigious Concours Général Agricole wine competition, featuring 100% blind tastings. Côte d'Ivoire, the guest country, celebrates its key sectors: cocoa, coffee, forestry and innovation, through a vibrant and immersive pavilion. On the new additions front, the AGRI'LIBRAIRIE in the AGRI'CULTURE pavilion offers over 800 titles and author meet-and-greet sessions. Today's programme includes the Texel breed competition, herbal infusion workshops, and Gargantua demonstrations and tastings. Behind the scenes, preparations are underway for SIA'PRO, with professional networking sessions starting tomorrow.
La Gazette #1
The 2026 Paris International Agricultural Show opened its doors with a call to support the agricultural sector, with a particular focus on the bovine sector.
Among the highlights, the final of the Ovinpiades des Jeunes Bergers — the Young Shepherds' Competition — and the opening of the Concours Général Agricole. Côte d'Ivoire is this year's guest of honour, showcasing its agricultural innovations. Visitors can explore new spaces such as AGRI'CULTURE, featuring screenings, live performances and a themed bookshop. A varied programme of activities for children and a fishmongers' competition further enrich the event.