96,000 Visitors at the Sommet de l’Elevage 2019

The organisers of the Sommet de l’Elevage were smiling broadly on the final evening of the 28th edition of the show. “It was a great honour for us to welcome Emmanuel Macron, the French President to the exhibition,” declared Jacques Chazalet, president of the Sommet de l’Elevage. “His visit was not just a recognition for the show, but also for …

Global Livestock Show Worth The Trip – Sommet De L’Elevage

U.S. cattle and livestock producers interested in keeping up with their industry in other parts of the world first-hand should consider a visit to one of the world’s largest and best run annual livestock events, the Sommet De L’Elevage (Livestock Summit) in Clermont-Ferrand, France held the first week in October. I can attest from first-hand experience as the first American farm journalist to …

Europe’s Leading Livestock Event, Sommet de l’Elevage, Welcomes 95,000+ Professionals

It was under a clear blue sky and blazing sunshine that the 27th edition of the SOMMET DE L’ELEVAGE came to an end. A more than satisfactory year for many reasons. On the one hand, in terms of visitors, the show’s organisers are satisfied, as Jacques Chazalet, the SOMMET’s President underscored: “With 95,000 visitors to the show in 2018, we …

Sommet De L’Elevage Livestock Show Coming Up in October

A 27th Edition that is Looking Extremely Promising With 1,500 exhibitors from 32 countries occupying 180,000 m² of show space, 2,000 animals and 95,000 visitors from the farming industry, the SOMMET DE L’ELEVAGE is now recognised as a reference among the world’s largest livestock shows. Judging and animal presentations, technical innovations, business meetings, farmer events and conferences covering the hot …

Sommet de l’Élevage Announces Expansion Plans

Big expansion plans for an already huge global livestock show is among the news coming out of the Sommet de l’Élevage in south central France this week. This year’s Sommet welcomed nearly 90,000 visitors and coordinators hope to see that number grow in the coming years. AgNet Media Founder and President Gary Cooper has been in France covering the event. …

U.S. and EU Producers Talk Beef Trade at Sommet de l’Élevage

Now that U.S. producers have established their presence at the Sommet de l’Élevage, they are now talking potential beef trade with the European Union. The Sommet is the EU’s largest livestock show in which exhibitors and attendees are encouraged to make business connections. Renee Strickland, who is representing the U.S. Livestock Exporters Association, has said that one of her goals …

U.S. LEA Exhibits at the Sommet de l’Élevage

Day two of the Sommet de l’Élevage is underway. The second day of the Sommet is a big one since the trade show is open and attendees are given the chance to mingle and create business connections. Renee Strickland has been tending to her booth today, as well as talking to many international Sommet attendees. Strickland, a south Florida rancher …

Sommet de l’Élevage Kicks Off Today in France

It’s opening day for the Sommet de l’Élevage in Clermont-Ferrand, France. The Sommet’s primary goal is for people to exchange goods and make international business connections. Nearly 28 European countries are involved in the event, and dozens of other foreign countries are represented among the thousands of people attending the Sommet. AgNet Media Founder and President Gary Cooper is in …