Salon International de l'Agriculture 2022 in Paris
The 58th Salon International de l'Agriculture ran in Paris from 26 February to 6 March 2022, bringing livestock, regional food and farm careers together.
26 February – 6 March 2022, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris, France
The 58th Salon International de l'Agriculture was back at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles on 26 February–6 March 2022, mixing livestock, regional food and farm careers.
What happened at Salon International de l’Agriculture 2022
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles welcomed the 58th Salon International de l'Agriculture from 26 February to 6 March 2022. Organised by CENECA and Comexposium, the show was back at its familiar venue in the French capital. The edition brought together livestock, agri-food products from across France, information on careers in agriculture and a large programme aimed at the general public, all within the same halls.
What sets the Paris show apart is that it serves several groups at once. Farmers came for professional contacts. Industry bodies used the space to put the sector's case, while food producers worked on recognition for their brands. Families and city visitors wanted an accessible picture of farm life. Livestock displays, regional food stands and careers information each spoke to different people, and one display rarely suited them all.
For breeders, regional producers, professional organisations and public institutions, the show was a chance to explain farm work and food origins to a very large audience. Talking to a visiting family about where food comes from is a different task from a technical exchange with a farm adviser or a distributor. Exhibitors had to keep these two jobs apart and prepare suitable material for each.
The 2022 edition was a reminder that agriculture also depends on public understanding. Paris is not a technology fair, and footfall says little on its own about business value. Its strength lies in visibility and relationships: showing how food is produced, telling a promise apart from the proof that supports it, and making clear who does what along the food chain.
Highlights
- 58th edition, open from 26 February to 6 March 2022
- Back at its usual Porte de Versailles home under CENECA and Comexposium
- Livestock, regional food, farm careers and public activities side by side
Agricultural events 2022
