La Gazette du SIA : fresh news from the show!

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.

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.