138th Palermo Rural Exhibition: almost 2,600 animals on display, the return of the birds and Milei’s participation in the closing of the exhibition

Under the motto of “the countryside unites us”the entity, which this year celebrates its 160th anniversary, announced several new features for this new edition, which, for the first time in history, will have “institutional support” or “main sponsor”: the state oil company YPF.

In the renovated Sales Hall of the SRA’s Palermo property, the president of the entity, Nicolas Pinotogether with the owner of La Rural SA, Raúl Etchebehere, and its commercial director, Carlos Solanet, provided the main details and news of the exhibition.

Among them, they highlighted that this year there will be a 10% more animals on display reaching 2,580, belonging to 100 different breeds of cattle, horses, goats, sheep, pigs, birds and rabbits.

For his part, during the presentation, Pino gave breaking news: minutes before taking the microphone, he contacted Milei, who confirmed his presence during the official opening of the exhibition, but that, due to the president’s agenda, it had to take place on Sunday, July 26, instead of Saturday, the 25th, as stipulated. Over there, He will give the traditional presidential speech after Pino’s words, starting at 11.

The 138th Palermo Rural Exhibition will have 17,000 square meters, with all its stands and commercial spaces already sold. A total of about 40 televised animal auctions will be held, with a total offer of 220,000 heads.

Between the sale of genetics, machinery, agroinputs, vehicles and products in general, the organization hopes to achieve a commercial volume that exceeds US$ 1,000 million during the 10 days in which the fair takes place.

Another highlight of the exhibition will be the return of the birds after four years of absence due to health problems, such as avian influenza, which prevented the participation of different species in traditional fairs.

On the other hand, the Exhibition will host the 1st World Hampshire Down Congresswhich will bring together breeders from Argentina, England, Ireland, Wales, Canada, Mexico and Colombia, among other countries. The meeting will promote technical-commercial exchange and strengthen links between producers at scale.

In addition, of the elections of the great champions and reward the genetics of all the species and breeds that will participate in the sample, a steer contest; business rounds; there will be more than 120 technical conferences; specific financing centers; Agtech and spraying sessions.

For the general publicIn addition to the swearing, exhibitions and animal and skill competitions on the central track, there will be vehicle tests, a varied gastronomic offer, live shows, the Gaucho Museum, the Huerta de La Rural and other activities for all ages.

At the time of the presentation of this new edition of the traditional exhibition, Pino He highlighted the slogan “the countryside unites us” and explained that “it is the most competitive sector in Argentina and cannot be alien to any sector. Everything converges with the countryside, which generates many jobs and many activities. and in this new Argentina, there is no better motto than this, since many more arms are going to be needed so that the wheels can roll the way they have to.”

“Not only is the sector going to do it, but also mining, energy and the knowledge economywho will collaborate so that this responsibility does not always fall on the shoulder of the sector,” he added.

For its part, Etchebehere He maintained that in this edition “there are two milestones: one is to comply 160 years138 exhibitions and 136 on this property, which demonstrates validity. And the other important fact is that, For the first time in our history, the exhibition has a commercial name. YPF is the company of all of us, it is throughout the country and is an equivalent to the SRA.”

On the other hand, the president of La Rural added that “livestock farming is an amalgamation of many things: it is tradition, the best genetics in the world, and also the shows, because In addition to being a business meeting, it is for the public to come”.

Finally, Solanet indicated that after last year’s sample, there was a “high bar ahead”, but this edition will be “unforgettable”.