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<\/a><\/p>\nThe show\u2019s strength lies not only in its scale but in the depth of its programme.<\/p>\n
Over 140 conferences and symposiums are scheduled, addressing the most urgent challenges facing agriculture: climate resilience, economic transition, animal welfare, and rural vitality. <\/p>\n
A headline session will be delivered by Jean-Marc Jancovici, co-founder of The Shift Project, exploring the role of agriculture in the climate transition.<\/p>\n
Each year, more than 6,000 foreign visitors from 96 countries arrive at the Sommet to discover leading-edge innovations, make business contacts, and deepen their understanding of sustainable farming systems. <\/p>\n
For Irish farmers, the event offers a unique opportunity to benchmark their practices, discover new equipment and genetics, and explore how European neighbours are tackling shared challenges.<\/p>\n
The Sommet’s International Business Club provides a warm and practical welcome for all foreign visitors.<\/p>\n Services include free entry, guided tours with interpreters, access to the International Lounge, and B2B meeting facilitation with exhibitors. Free shuttle services run between the airport, train station, and the exhibition grounds.<\/p>\n One of the show\u2019s most appreciated elements is its comprehensive farm tours programme. <\/p>\n Every day, buses depart from the fairgrounds to 35 hand-picked farms and agri-industrial sites. <\/p>\n These include beef and dairy farms, cheese producers, goat and sheep units, a feed lot, a biogas facility, a cattle export centre and a meat research laboratory. <\/p>\n A special visit to INRAE \u2013 the National Institute for Agronomic Research \u2013 offers insights into the future of livestock science and innovation.<\/p>\n Each year, the Sommet honours a guest country, and in 2025, that spotlight will shine on Morocco. <\/p>\n With its rich agricultural heritage and rapidly developing livestock sector, Morocco\u2019s delegation will include farming leaders and entrepreneurs eager to exchange knowledge and forge partnerships. <\/p>\n Their presence reflects a shared commitment to sustainable, cross-border cooperation in food production.<\/p>\n Beno\u00eet Delaloy, managing director of the Sommet de l’\u00c9levage, describes the event as more than a showcase. <\/p>\n He said: \u201cThe Sommet is a forum where we reflect together on the future of farming. <\/p>\n “It\u2019s about showcasing responsible livestock systems, connecting people, and supporting the next generation of farmers in adapting to the world\u2019s challenges.\u201dAlongside in-depth discussions and strategic business networking, the Sommet maintains its vibrant, community-driven atmosphere. <\/p>\n From the Charolais Grand Banquet to the festive AfterCow Party organised by young farmers, the event radiates energy, enthusiasm and a genuine spirit of togetherness.In a new initiative, the Sommet is also extending its reach beyond the four-day event. <\/p>\n Through its year-round digital platform, Le Comptoir des \u00c9leveurs (The Breeders\u2019 Counter), participants can access exclusive content, participate in online discussions and remain part of the Sommet’s professional community long after they leave Clermont-Ferrand.<\/p>\n For Irish farmers, a dedicated group trip is available again this year, coordinated by About France. <\/p>\n It includes three nights\u2019 accommodation in a 4-star hotel in the city centre, airport transfers and on-the-ground support.<\/p>\n For more information, contact Charlotte Jehanno at [email\u00a0protected]<\/a> or +353 86 604 9133<\/a>.<\/p>\n Participation in the Sommet de l’\u00c9levage is free for international visitors who register in advance.<\/p>\n Discover why the SOMMET is known not just as a livestock show \u2013 but as the future of livestock farming.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As the global conversation around sustainability intensifies, the Sommet de l’\u00c9levage in France stands out as a concrete…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":99007,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[50],"tags":[200,79],"class_list":["post-99006","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-genetics","tag-genetics","tag-science"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99006","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=99006"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99006\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/99007"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=99006"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=99006"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=99006"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n