Upcoming Trade Shows Rennes, France for Livestock & Poultry

Brittany is the leading agricultural region in France and the premier agri-food region in Europe, so Renne has a particularly important role to play on a regional level. The livestock and poultry industry in Rennes is well-developed and has sustained its size and output even during industry-wide crises. Breton farmers feed one in three French citizens as they cover over 60% of the regional territory. The strategic significance of Rennes comes through in the form of SPACE, a key international exhibition nestled in the heart of one of Europe's leading livestock farming regions. Rennes Metropole has come to be a model for responsible urban planning. Decision makers and farmers partner together to create the perfect environment to meet the city’s and region’s needs in a sustainable way. The innovative ‘archipelago city’ model preserves functional agricultural territories. In Rennes Metropole, dairy cattle production is central, prompting a focused approach to address greenhouse gas emissions linked with local farming. The Local Agricultural Plan encourages collaboration among farmers and provides a platform for sustainable practices. The ongoing debate on the intensification or extension of bovine milk production hinges on the results of the ClimAgri assessment. The assessment seeks to promote low-input, environmentally friendly and economically viable milk production systems. Right now, Rennes Metropole proves to be a success story as it strikes a harmonious balance between urban development and responsible farming practices. Its success sets up a good model for the rest of the region, which has weathered the COVID-19 pandemic. As of 2020, Brittany had 10,100 dairy farms in operation with 765,000 dairy cattle. The dominant dairy cattle breeds include Prim'Holstein (82%), Normande (6%), Montbéliarde (3%), and Miscellaneous (9%). Brittany also produces one-third of French chickens. Organic farming is also on the rise with 14% of Breton farms engaging in organic farming.