Discover the programme of conferences offered by SIA'PRO from 23 to 25 February 2025. SIA'PRO, the exhibition of agricultural technologies and solutions, will be installed in Pavilion 7.2 of the Paris Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre, co-located with the Salon International de l'Agriculture.

A veritable laboratory of ideas, this event offers an innovative programme designed to meet the current and future challenges facing agriculture. As a meeting place for professionals in the sector, it provokes in-depth discussions and brings out practical solutions for farmers.

This year's event will take place in two areas: the Forum, with its conferences, and the Café des Agris, with its discussions and feedback.


First highlight: Conferences in the FORUM area at SIA'PRO

For three days, the FORUM area will host experts, players from the world of agriculture and well-known figures from the industry to discuss strategic topics linked to current agricultural challenges.


Sunday 23 February 2025

  • Morning : Participants will address crucial questions about the path to becoming a farmer in 2025, the transition to collective farms and outsourcing strategies to optimise farm work.
  • Afternoon : Discussions will focus on the transfer of farms, enhancing the value of agricultural heritage and new approaches to boost communication and direct sales.


Monday 24 February 2025

Arnaud Montebourg at SIA'PRO: a conference not to be missed! On Monday 24 February 2025, from 10am to 10.45am, Arnaud Montebourg, former Minister and fervent defender of Made in France, will be speaking on a crucial topic:

« I'd like to diversify: new products, new contractual sectors, what potential do we have as we adapt to climate change? »

This conference will provide an occasion to explore the opportunities available to farmers in the face of climate challenges, particularly through diversification of production and new sectors. It's a not-to-be-missed opportunity to discover new avenues of innovation and talk to a player committed to the agricultural world.

Join us in the FORUM area at SIA'PRO for this exceptional event!

 

  • Morning: The morning will continue with human resources management on farms. A strategic discussion on carbon credits will round off this session.
  • Afternoon: Topics will include the reduction of chemical inputs via organic alternatives and the opportunities offered by agri-voltaics to combine food and energy production.


Tuesday 25 February 2025

  • Morning: Participants will discuss innovation in agriculture, with concrete examples of R&D projects and start-ups, as well as advances in improving animal welfare.
  • Afternoon: Discussions will explore robotic solutions for crops, practices that promote soil life and methanisation projects integrated into farming areas.


Second highlight: The Café des Agris, a place for dialogue and debate

The Café des Agris, an emblematic space at SIA'PRO, will host a debate dedicated to the major challenges facing agriculture today and in the future. This special occasion will bring together farmers, experts and players in the rural world to discuss the challenges we all face. The discussions promise to be enriching and to provide concrete avenues for meeting the expectations of professionals.

The Café des Agris, with its short presentations, will provide an ideal opportunity for rich, interactive discussions.


Among the key themes:

  • The challenges of agricultural installation.
  • Strategies for managing subcontracting and optimising farms.
  • New solutions for water management and irrigation.
  • Tools to boost communication in direct sales.
  • Ways to diversify farming activities and build team loyalty.
Portrait of three smiling people on a purple background, featuring the SIA'PRO logo and event details: "International Agricultural Exhibition - Agricultural Technologies and Solutions," held from February 23 to 25, 2025, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.

Monday 24 February 2025, 5.30-6.15 pm at the Café des Agris, attend the conference « Understanding agricultural anger to project new ambitions ».

With speeches by François Purseigle, sociologist and specialist in the world of agriculture, Marine Colli, expert in agricultural public policy and international trade, and Nicolas Chabanne, founder of « C'est qui le Patron? »

Together, they will explore the frustrations and challenges facing farmers today, while opening up avenues for building shared, sustainable ambitions.

Join us at the Café des Agris for a discussion rich in perspectives and solutions!

Also on Tuesday 25 February 2025: The « Most Beautiful Farm in France » award ceremony

Don't miss the « Most Beautiful Farm in France » award ceremony, organised in partnership with Cofarming, which will take place on Tuesday 25 February 2025 at 11am at the Café des Agris. This event will honour exemplary farms selected for their innovation, sustainability and contribution to enhancing the value of the farming profession. It's a great opportunity to share best practice and celebrate the successes of the farming world!

With such a rich programme, SIA'PRO 2025 looks set to be a key event at which we can reflect on and build the future of agriculture together.