Paris International Agricultural Show
| Paris International Agricultural Show Salon international de l'agriculture |
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Entrance of the Paris Agricultural Show 2007
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| Status | active |
| Genre | trade fair |
| Begins | Last week in February |
| Ends | First week in March |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Venue | Paris expo Porte de Versailles |
| Location(s) | Paris |
| Coordinates | 48°49′56″N 2°17′03″E / 48.832222°N 2.284167°ECoordinates: 48°49′56″N 2°17′03″E / 48.832222°N 2.284167°E |
| Country | France |
| Years active | 147 |
| Inaugurated | 1870 (first modern version 1964) |
| Most recent | February-March 2015 |
| Participants | 1,050 (2014) |
| Attendance | 703,407 (2014) |
| Area | 138,000 m2 (1,490,000 sq ft)(2014) |
| Organised by | Comexposium |
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The Paris International Agricultural Show (French: Salon International de l'Agriculture, or SIA) is an annual agricultural show and trade fair, that takes place at the end of February or beginning of March at the Paris expo Porte de Versailles in Paris, France. It is one of the world’s largest and most important agricultural shows, drawing larger crowds than any other in Paris except the Foire de Paris.
This event was first held in 1870 as the Concours général agricole (CGA, "General Agricultural Show"). Its name was changed in 1964, but the Concours still exists and is one of the fair's main attractions.
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This show is organised on several themed zones (cows, goats, sheep, exotic animals, gastronomy, etc.) in different buildings (there are 8 exhibition halls) at the Paris expo Porte de Versailles.
In 2015 the stands were grouped into four zones:
Since 2010, the show has established thematic guided tours which varied from day to day, depending on whether they were targeted for schoolchildren or trade visitors. In 2013, ten thematic guided tours were offered to visitors, one of which was a special golden jubilee tour.
Every two years (odd-numbered years), the Salon international du machinisme agricole (SIMA, "Paris International Agribusiness Show") is held simultaneously at the Parc des expositions de Paris-Nord at Villepinte, Seine-Saint-Denis). Entrance is restricted to those working in the agriculture or forestry
On the alternate (even-numbered) years, the Salon du fromage et des produits laitiers ("Cheese and Dairy Products Show") is held. It is the largest showcase for cheesemaking knowhow. With 150 exhibutors and 5,997 visitors (of which 20% were from abroad), this is a major trade fair for cheesemongers and buyers of cheese and dairy products.
The show is organised by the CENECA (French: Centre national des expositions et des concours agricoles, "National Centre for Agricultural Shows and Trade Fairs"), in partnership with the French Ministry of Agriculture, Agrifood, and Forestry. The French Minister of Agriculture is ultimately responsible for decision-making; its opening and closing dates are fixed by ministerial decree.
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