Covid-19: the 2021 edition of the Salon de l'Agriculture canceled
A view of the Salon de l'Agriculture in February 2020 (illustrative image).
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The 2021 edition of the Salon de l'Agriculture, which was to be held in Paris from February 27 to March 7, is canceled due to the Covid-19 epidemic.
The biggest show in France was held at the last minute in early 2020 just before the start of containment.
It had welcomed 540,000 visitors against 650,000 in previous years.
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It is our responsibility
(...)
to state as early as possible our decision, which is to postpone the Agricultural Show until the following year, while maintaining in Paris and in various cities events including farmers need
”during that week, said Jean-Luc Poulain, president of the National Center for Agricultural Competitions and Exhibitions (Ceneca), owner of the show.
The Agricultural Show, the largest show in France, was held
at the last minute
in
early 2020 just before the start of containment linked to the Covid-19 epidemic.
It had welcomed 540,000 visitors against 650,000 in previous years.
The open competition, which judges around 12,000 French agricultural and food products every year, from honey to wine, the finals of which are held during the show, will be "
maintained
" with the agreement of the Ministry of Agriculture, and could be organized "
in different provincial towns
".
Animal shows are postponed to 2022.
The organizers must also assess the feasibility of competitions for young farmers and those on agro-ecological practices, they said in a press release released in the evening.
In addition, one or more national debates on the evolution of agriculture and food will also be held in Paris, probably around the theme of food sovereignty, he added.
Because "
agriculture needs a little clarity
".
(
With AFP
)
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The events sector hard hit
Emmanuel Macron is due to speak this Wednesday evening in a television interview.
France is holding its breath over any announcements.
In particular, the event sector, which has paid a heavy price since the start of this Covid-19 epidemic.
Limited gauge, canceled events, service providers, intermittents and organizers may not be able to last very long.
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