True partners to the farmer, herding dogs play an essential role in the management and handling of animals on pasture. Thanks to their instinct, intelligence, and complicity with humans, they facilitate the movement, supervision, and safety of herds, whether cattle, sheep, or goats. Their role goes far beyond practical assistance: they embody ancestral know-how and a unique relationship between the farmer and their dog. At Sommet de l'Élevage, herding dog demonstrations offer the opportunity to discover these indispensable assistants, highlight their training, and emphasize the importance of their contribution to modern, efficient, and animal-friendly farming.

Conference co-organized by France Agrivoltaïsme and Voltalia – Feedback from agrivoltaic demonstrators on cattle farming in France Cattle agrivoltaic demonstrator in Poisy, Haute-Savoie, by Voltalia in partnership with the Poisy Livestock Center and IDELE; Guest: ENGIE Green, presenting the Camelia cattle agrivoltaic demonstrator (solar hedges), Puy-de-Dôme.

Chaque matin à 9h00, Jean-Baptiste Vervy et Thierry Bailliet démarrent la journée avec vous pour un moment convivial et engagé, au cœur des réalités agricoles. Un concentré d’informations fraîches et de bonne humeur pour commencer la journée avec un regard affûté sur le terrain.

Discover the Breton horse at this competition, a breed known for its calm temperament and docility, despite its imposing stature. Its ample and energetic gaits make it an ideal horse for traction and riding. Don't miss this opportunity to admire the exceptional qualities of this breed!

What Future for the Beef Value Chain in West Africa? From transhumant livestock in the Sahel to consumer markets in coastal countries, the beef value chain plays a key role in structuring economic exchanges across West Africa. But insecurity, land pressures, and growing trends toward sedentarization are challenging this traditional system. Can countries in the region do without mobile breeding systems? Should livestock be relocated closer to consumption areas, or should animals be slaughtered nearer to production zones? How can cross-border trade be secured and distance-related costs reduced? These questions will be at the heart of a roundtable discussion bringing together economists, sociologists, animal production specialists, and representatives of professional and interprofessional organizations.

Description: - Organization of emergency services in rural areas - First aid awareness

Auvergne horse, draft breeds, donkeys and mules, blood horses and ponies, local breed

How can we reconcile performance, quality, environmental respect, and animal welfare? VetAgro Sup offers a multidisciplinary perspective on the major challenges and ongoing research related to cheese production chains, through three roundtable discussions featuring academic researchers. From managing grassland biodiversity to guiding dairy herd practices, and mastering quality during cheese processing, these discussions will highlight concrete action levers and provide opportunities to engage with experts across various fields. • Grasslands: Ecological Issues for Cheese-Producing Terroirs • Dairy Farming Systems Facing Health, Ethical, and Environmental Challenges • Quality in Cheese Processing: A Multifactorial Challenge

A show dedicated to solutions to broaden the field of possibilities, around diversification, entrepreneurship and economic autonomy. Moderated by Thierry Bailliet, it gives the floor to Armand Fresnais, Managing Director, as well as other guests who share concrete ideas, feedback and testimonies of farmers who have innovated and taken their destiny in hand.

Presentation of the initial results from consumer and professional surveys

This year, the Sommet de l’Élevage welcomes Jean-Marc Jancovici, engineer, climate expert, and co-founder of The Shift Project, along with Corentin Biardeau and Laure le Quéré from SP's agriculture team, for an essential conference on the future of livestock farming in a constrained world. Through rigorous analysis and concrete proposals, he will share the major insights from The Shift Project's report on agriculture, a reference document informed by numerous consultations with the agricultural sector and its various branches, to understand the links between food, livestock farming, and ecological transition. On the program: ✅ An overview: how can French herbivore farming adapt to planetary limits? What are its strengths and weaknesses? ✅ Concrete solutions: agroecology, farm autonomy, skill development, mobilization of sectors and territories, and innovation for a just transition. ✅ A round table: a moment of constructive exchange with agricultural stakeholders to confront viewpoints and collectively explore how to reconcile economic performance, quality production, rural employment, territorial vitality, and respect for living organisms in livestock farming. Jean-Marc Jancovici, known for his educational and committed approach, will offer keys to action, both at the sector and territorial levels. A unique opportunity to listen to and exchange with one of France's most influential thinkers on ecological transition. 🎟️Reservation obligatory

This conference is open to students from agricultural educational institutions, as well as to livestock farmers. This conference is presented by Prof. François SCHELCHER from ENVT and Dr. David NGWA-MBOT from GDSF, and focuses on Blue Tongue Virus and Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease in France. Description of Blue Tongue Virus (BTV) and Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) and their consequences on livestock farming by Prof. Schelcher (ENVT). Global strategy for the control of BTV and EHD by GDS France.

The development of the fusarium flora that produces mycotoxins depends on many factors, particularly the climate. However, several agronomic mesures can significantly limit the risk of contamination in maize, from choosing early planting to harvesting and storage.

A free and bold format entrusted to Jean-Baptiste Vervy and Pauline Garcia, who reinvent the interview, the report or the infotainment with their own tone. Today, they propose a singular episode, creative and viral, offering a new perspective on agriculture and its practices.

Project progress and a focus on the analysis of 350 action plans implemented in Europe, regarding the choice of levers and their economic impact.

Symbiose Technologies offers innovative solutions for sustainable water management. Access to water and sewage systems is possible everywhere, for everyone! Our modular, mobile, and above-ground solutions are suitable for all configurations.Our field of action is almost limitless: from industry to construction, through humanitarian work, events, or hospitality, our teams make feasible and manage sites as diverse as festivals, isolated wind farm construction sites, or collecting meltwater in the mountains. The potabbox is a modular water treatment solution that allows obtaining all water qualities up to drinking water from stagnant water.

Agricultural biogas: choosing the right support to get started

Extensive grazing is essential to the balance of many biodiversity-rich environments, such as grasslands and wetlands. Through the testimonies of several livestock farmers, this conference illustrates the central role of pastoralism in preserving biodiversity and explores how to recognise and value this service provided by livestock farmers to society.

Description: - Organization of emergency response in rural areas - First aid awareness

agricultural drones

Substantive debates... over a drink. Today, Jean-Baptiste Vervy and Thierry Bailliet will be accompanied by the JA, to discuss agricultural news in a relaxed but committed atmosphere.

Low-carbon goat systems and adaptation to climate change: biocontrol and carbon storage in the AURA region.

Biological fertility is a key component in soil functioning, essential for supporting important processes that we expect from a soil such as mineralization, residue decomposition, or the maintenance of soil structure. Unlike the main chemical fertility indicators, well-documented and interpretable, it used to be difficult to assess the biological fertility of your soil, due to a lack of indicators, references and interpretation methods. New advances have now made it possible to carry out a complete diagnosis of soil fertility, including the biological component. An overview of the new methods available, their short-term perspective, and the risks and levers available for mixed crop-livestock farming.

Come and chat with our 4 ambassadors: Pauline Garcia, Alex Pro Deal Center, Océane Agricultrice, Envoie du Lourd Tonton And with all the agri-influencers attending the Sommet!

At Sommet de l’Élevage, goat breeds hold a prominent place, showcasing the richness of the French goat farming sector. Dairy goats and rustic goats are presented to highlight their diversity, their aptitudes, and their essential role in agriculture. These animals, recognized for their adaptability and hardiness, produce high-quality milk used in the production of many regional cheeses, but also offer opportunities in meat production and landscape maintenance. The presentation of goat breeds allows visitors to discover their economic, social, and environmental importance, while emphasizing the expertise of breeders. This is a must-attend event to understand the strengths of a dynamic and innovative sector.

The Young Coachman Championship highlights the new generation of drivers and promotes the transmission of skills related to harness driving. This event assesses the mastery of driving techniques, the precision of movements, and the bond between the coachman and their horse. It allows young enthusiasts to demonstrate their skills while perpetuating an ancestral equestrian tradition. At Sommet de l'Élevage, the Young Coachman Championship illustrates the vitality of the equine sector and the importance of training the drivers of tomorrow, who are guarantors of a living and constantly evolving heritage.

Do you have hedges and woodlands to maintain on your farm? Would you like to valorize them but don't know how much could be produced? And once the wood is on the ground, what should you do with it? Come and learn about hedge management to promote its production, understand the production potential on your farm, and valorize it as wood chip bedding or energy wood. Different themes will be covered: Mastering your hedgerow wood potential Producing quality wood chips Creating wood chip bedding Animal welfare and health Agronomic valorization of wood chip manure

The LIFE Green Sheep project aims to implement and deploy a low-carbon and sustainable approach in sheep farming in Europe. This conference will present the results from 200 French sheep farms: their environmental performance, the levers implemented to reduce GHG emissions, the impact of these levers and economic gains, and a testimony from a sheep farmer.

A moment of sharing, confidences and conviviality between breeders. Today, Sophie Dias will be accompanied by Sylvie Lechat, Jean-Philippe Chalumeau and Célestin Gardel, to talk about their experiences in the field and share their experience around local products.

Auvergne horse, draft breeds, donkeys and mules, blood horses and ponies, local breed

They invent the agriculture of tomorrow. Every day, new solutions emerge to meet the challenges of farmers. The show, hosted by Yoann Fond, hosts a business manager who will confide in a concrete innovation, thought out, tested and useful for the field.

Presentation for several systems in different ruminant sectors on the choices of adaptation and mitigation levers, and the technical, economic, and environmental quantification produced in ClimaTerra. Testimonials from farmers and advisors from the INOSYS C3A thematic network on their adaptation levers.

Originally from Haute-Savoie, the Thônes et Marthod is a rustic sheep breed, perfectly adapted to mountain conditions. It is distinguished by its white wool, black head, and beautiful spiral horns. Highly valued for its robustness and adaptability, it contributes to the maintenance of alpine pastures while producing fine and flavorful meat. SCEA La Ferme de Pipo, a passionate breeder of this emblematic breed, promotes the Thônes et Marthod through respectful farming deeply rooted in its territory. Their presence at the Sommet de l’Élevage allows visitors to discover not only a rare heritage breed but also the expertise of breeders committed to preserving and promoting this living heritage.

Three winners of the 2025 Sommet d'Or succeed one another on the board with Vincent Motin to present their award-winning innovation. A platform that combines prestige, expertise and pedagogy, to understand the concrete benefits and prospects of these major advances at the service of the daily life of breeders.

Dynamic agrivoltaics: the technological response to climate challenges in large-scale farming. Come and discover the details of the experiment and the results related to plant growth, irrigation, and yield.

True partners to livestock farmers, herding dogs play an essential role in the management and handling of animals on pasture. Thanks to their instinct, intelligence, and complicity with humans, they facilitate the movement, supervision, and safety of herds, whether cattle, sheep, or goats. Their role extends far beyond practical assistance: they embody ancestral know-how and a unique relationship between the farmer and their dog. At Sommet de l'Élevage, herding dog demonstrations offer the opportunity to discover these indispensable helpers, highlight their training, and underscore the importance of their contribution to modern, efficient, and animal-friendly farming.

Crop production today faces unprecedented challenges: the need to improve productivity and profitability, reduce the environmental impact of agricultural activity, increase food security, and address labor shortages. In this context, agricultural robotics appears as one of the solutions available to farmers today. This workshop aims to collectively understand the impact of this revolution on production methods, and more specifically the contributions of robotics. It also seeks to identify the challenges that manufacturers must overcome to effectively meet the needs of farmers, and to identify the levers for the successful adoption and integration of robots on farms.

The use of maize cob as an energy concentrate in rations based on protein-rich fodder (grass, alfalfa, meslin) makes it possible to remove the ceiling on the level of autonomy while maintaining technical and economic performance. Whether it is produced on farms structurally (part of the dedicated areas) or cyclical (surplus areas of maize forage or grain corn), a few elements must be taken into account for successful production, harvesting and conservation.

Come and discover the National Southdown Competition, dedicated to one of the oldest British sheep breeds. Renowned for its small size, hardiness, and docile nature, the Southdown is highly valued by breeders for its rapid growth and the remarkable quality of its fine and flavorful meat. This competition highlights the excellence of selection and the expertise of breeders who work to preserve and enhance this heritage breed. The National Southdown Competition at Sommet de l'Élevage is a unique opportunity to admire the finest specimens of the breed and to interact with enthusiasts committed to the future of the sheep industry.

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Presentation of a survey on quality of work life conducted in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Round table with three farmers who have implemented actions to improve quality of work life (hiring an employee, improving communication between partners, modernizing work tools...).

Pastoral activities are often located in areas that are a focus for other uses, such as tourism and outdoor activities. Sharing these spaces isn't always easy, as everyone has their own preferences for use. However, coexistence is possible. Concrete examples will be presented to you through several presentations and testimonies from different mountain ranges.

Water is an essential and indispensable resource for dairy production, particularly for watering livestock, milking, and storing milk on farms. In the context of climate change, its quality and availability are crucial issues for ensuring the sustainability and durability of dairy farms.

The farm-based dairy sector is on the up, but setting up a farm-based cheese-making business is not something you can improvise! Let's talk about the main points to watch out for and the keys to success in this multi-faceted profession. Where to start, where to find the right resources and how to get support? Practical information for anyone thinking about setting up a dairy farm.

The Young Sled Competition highlights the expertise of young handlers and the transmission of traditions related to draft horses. This event promotes mastery of harnessing and sled work, requiring precision, rigor, and a strong bond between the animal and its driver. It's a unique opportunity to admire the participants' dexterity and the power of draft horses, historically used for transport and forestry work. At Sommet de l'Élevage, the Young Sled Competition illustrates the next generation of the equine sector and the importance of preserving traditional practices adapted to modern challenges.

AgriAURA2050

The initial results of the 2025 analyses will be revealed and compared with those of previous years. Regional specificities exist. We will review the main agronomic risk factors and the zootechnical impacts on ruminants.

Participants take on the challenge in Farming Simulator alongside streamer Marlonn Ollivaux. An interactive and convivial moment that combines humor, competitive spirit and passion for agriculture, designed to entertain and engage a young and connected audience.

People are becoming increasingly disconnected from agriculture, the land, and living systems. At the same time, societal expectations are shifting toward growing concerns about animal welfare, environmental protection, and ever-lower food prices. Meanwhile, farmers do not always have the means to share their practices, perspectives on their profession, or the constraints they face. How can we reconnect livestock farming with citizens? This roundtable will give the floor to farmers and experts to highlight positive initiatives that help rebuild ties between the agricultural world and the general public.

Role of the Technical Malicious Act Prevention Unit (CPTM) Represented by the unit head, Major CLEDAT Bertrand, and his deputy, Chief Warrant Officer HIEGEL Philippe, we are two military personnel stationed in the department. The security referent in the gendarmerie is a specialized military officer who assists elected officials, establishment managers, shopkeepers, businesses, and farmers in preventing malicious acts. Its main missions are: - Advice and expertise: securing public and private buildings, including farms; - Prevention and awareness: organizing meetings for a varied audience to disseminate best practices in security; - Partnership: working in conjunction with local elected officials, municipal police forces, state services, and other relevant stakeholders. Role of the N'TECH (New Technologies) gendarme, represented by Chief Warrant Officer CHIFFLOT Xavier: - Specialist in cybercrime and digital investigations; - Technical support for brigades and investigation units in the IT field; - Information and awareness for individuals, businesses, and communities about digital risks.

The Selle-Français 3-year-olds - Conformation and Gaits competition highlights the conformation and elegance of young French sport horses. This event evaluates the morphology, locomotion, and balance of the foals to select the most promising future athletes. An internationally renowned breed, the Selle-Français is prized for its versatility, power, and generous temperament, making it an ideal partner for high-level equestrian disciplines. At the Sommet de l'Élevage, this presentation showcases the quality of French genetic selection and the expertise of passionate breeders.

In a changing climate, with more frequent and severe climatic hazards, managing crop rotation and crops is becoming increasingly complex. This is why Arvalis has been working in recent years to gain a better understanding of the response to water of different forage species. In order to quantify the impact of water stress on alfalfa, a production function has been defined for this species. This conference will look at the results of this work on forages, with a focus on alfalfa.

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The combination of sheep and cattle species offers advantages in terms of optimizing the utilization of grassland resources and managing animal health, but its implementation in farms faces significant obstacles. An evaluation of multi-performance based on the modalities of implementing complementarity between the two species makes it possible to objectively assess the impact of mixed farming on livestock farms.

Conference organized by Cniel and Interbev

Transfer of farms

Today, Jonathan Verrier hands the microphone to Jérôme Beroulle, Regional Sales Director for Agriculture and Viticulture, so that he can share his journey, vision and commitments in the agricultural world. An intimate and deep format, in one-to-one, to value those who advance livestock farming and understand their struggles and experiences.

Renewable Energies on dairy farms: What is the current state of renewable energies and what are the prospects and conditions for scaling up this development. Case study from a Massif Central region.

True partners of the breeder, herding dogs play an essential role in the management and handling of animals on pasture. Thanks to their instinct, intelligence, and complicity with humans, they facilitate the movement, supervision, and safety of herds, whether cattle, sheep, or goats. Their role goes far beyond practical assistance: they embody ancestral know-how and a unique relationship between the breeder and their dog. At the Sommet de l'Élevage, herding dog demonstrations allow visitors to discover these indispensable helpers, highlight their training, and emphasize the importance of their contribution to modern, efficient, and animal-friendly farming.

Piloter sa ferme is a start-up that offers economic management tools for farmers, using algorithms and digitalization to optimize grain sales and purchases, with a personalized approach and real-time alerts.

In this show, Vincent Motin welcomes Raphaëlle and Clara to explore several essential topics for farmers: animal welfare, farm management, energy transition and environment.

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A review of the current CAP reform. A presentation of the main challenges for French Massifs within the framework of the future CAP. Agricultural professional representatives from the Pyrenees (ACAP), the Alps (SUACI Montagn’Alpes and Chambre d’Agriculture des Hautes-Alpes), the Jura (ARDAR), and the Massif Central (COPAMAC SIDAM). A discussion session between speakers and participants on the achievements and concerns regarding the European Commission's proposal.

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After 3 years of intensive testing on sheep and cattle farms, we have a clear vision of the effectiveness of drones in livestock farming. Which systems truly benefit from them? Where might they remain a mere gadget? Come discover our concrete results and ask all your questions!

Discover at this conference how Eloi and Safer combined their expertise to enable the transfer of a farm in the Loire region, which led to the successful establishment of a young farmer in polyfarming (goat, sheep, and dairy cattle).

Today, Jean-Baptiste Vervy welcomes the participants for this format inspired by the show "Who wants to be my partner?". The exhibitors have a given time to convince the jury. The one who gets the highest score wins a video of Alex Pro Deal Center on his networks!

The Young Ridden Competition highlights the passion and expertise of the new generation of riders. This event evaluates riding mastery, gait precision, and the complicity between rider and horse. It promotes learning, technique, and the commitment of young people, who embody the future of the equine sector. At Sommet de l'Élevage, the Young Ridden Competition offers a dynamic and emotional spectacle, while emphasizing the importance of training and the transmission of equestrian practices.

Application for reconnections by the general public and farmers

A true highlight of the Sommet de l’Élevage, the Parade of sheep breeds showcases the diversity and richness of French sheep heritage. From Charmoise to Texel, including Suffolk, Lacaune, and Romane, the different breeds are presented to the public, each with its specific characteristics and strengths. This parade is a unique opportunity to admire the variety of morphologies, fleeces, and meat or dairy qualities that constitute the strength of the sheep sector. Beyond highlighting the animals, it also aims to emphasize the expertise of breeders and raise public awareness of the importance of these breeds in French agriculture and gastronomy.

Today, Sophie Dias is holding out the microphone to a guest, so that he can share his journey, vision and commitments in the agricultural world. An intimate and deep format, in one-to-one, to value those who advance livestock farming and understand their struggles and experiences.

Join the Sommets d'Or 2025 Awards Ceremony, a must-attend highlight of the Sommet de l'Élevage. This prestigious event recognizes the most remarkable innovations that are transforming and energizing our industry. Come celebrate excellence and discover the advancements shaping the future of livestock farming.

Between Negative and Positive Environmental Impacts, Food Sovereignty, and the Life of Rural Territories, the Future of Ruminant Farming Is a Societal Issue In France, with a livestock population of 17 million cattle, 7 million sheep, and 1.3 million goats, ruminant farming makes use of 11.5 million hectares of grasslands, representing 25% of the national territory, and involves nearly 150,000 farms. Despite its economic weight, ruminant farming faces growing criticism: methane emissions contributing to climate change, animal welfare concerns, and nutritional questions regarding its impact on human health. However, these broad criticisms fail to consider the great diversity of farming systems, ranging from intensive feedlots to extensive grass-fed systems. From an agronomic perspective, livestock plays a crucial role in maintaining soils and plant life: providing organic matter and nutrients, sustaining biodiversity, and more. On a territorial scale, livestock farming has shaped landscapes over the centuries and today plays a key role in their maintenance: Natural grasslands and hedgerows that help conserve soil and protect biodiversity, Maintenance of mountain pastures, Prevention of land abandonment and landscape overgrowth, ensuring open and balanced rural areas. Through its labor needs, livestock farming also supports employment and human settlement, fostering social life in rural areas. Yet, these positive externalities are increasingly at odds with a worrying trend: a sharp decline in cattle and sheep populations, driven by demanding, physically challenging work combined with low profitability and limited attractiveness. In the context of climate change, should we not rethink agricultural policies and rebalance the CAP subsidies between crop production and livestock farming? The October 7, 2025 Debate – "Mardis des Agros" The debate will address these challenges through two key angles: 1 / At the farm level Ensuring income and quality of life for farmers, Adapting livestock farming to climate challenges through sustainable practices (e.g., carbon-neutral grass-fed farming), Promoting mixed crop-livestock systems, Securing farm succession to safeguard food sovereignty. 2 / At the territorial and social level Diversifying agroecological systems, Assessing livestock’s role in landscape management and employment (direct and indirect), Questioning regional specialization, Reforming CAP subsidies to support sustainable livestock farming. Speakers Claire Mosnier, Research Scientist, INRAE – UMR Herbivore Laurent Lelli, Geographer, Director of the AgroParisTech Clermont-Ferrand Campus Didier Boussaroque, Farmer in Cantal, President of Groupe Altitude The debate will be moderated by Charlotte Rolle (Agricultural Press of the Massif Central), Director of the communication agency Excepto, and Deputy Director of L’Auvergne Agricole. Participants attending in person will be invited to share a convivial moment with the speakers over a cocktail reception. You can attend online or watch the replay by registering for free here : https://www.aptalumni.org/agenda/mardi-des-agros-au-sommet-de-l-elevage-renouvellement-des-agriculteurs-qui-sera-paysan-demain-8401