SPACE in Rennes
SPACE is the international animal production show in Rennes, France. It’s held every year in September and gathers exhibitors from all over the world — from poultry house equipment and ventilation, through feed and genetics, to processing. For a poultry farmer it’s a chance to see, in one place, where the industry is heading.
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SPACE, the Salon international des productions animales (International Exhibition for Animal Production), is one of the largest livestock shows in Europe. It’s held every year in September in Rennes, France, at the Parc Expo Rennes Aéroport. Under one roof it brings together exhibitors in poultry, cattle, pigs and rabbits, while the visitors include farmers, advisers and companies from all over the world.
Why does SPACE matter for a poultry farmer?
France is one of the largest poultry producers in Europe, so the poultry section at SPACE is genuinely strong. You’ll find solutions from across the chain: housing systems and poultry house equipment, ventilation and climate control, feeding and drinking lines, genetics, and processing kit. The Innov’Space awards highlight innovations every year, which makes it easier to spot which technologies are coming into play. It’s a good place to compare equipment and ideas before you make a decision back on the farm.
What you’ll see at SPACE and how to find your way
SPACE is a survey of all animal production, but for a poultry farmer the most interesting sectors are housing, ventilation, feed and genetics. It’s worth planning ahead what you’re looking for.
What SPACE is
SPACE stands for Salon international des productions animales — the international animal production show. It’s held every year in September in Rennes, in western France, at the Parc Expo Rennes Aéroport. It’s one of the largest events of its kind in Europe, covering poultry, cattle, pigs and rabbits, with exhibitors and visitors from many countries.
A strong poultry section
France is a major poultry producer, which is why the poultry sector at SPACE is well developed. You’ll see housing systems and poultry house equipment, ventilation and climate-control solutions, feeding and drinking lines, and slaughter and processing kit. It’s a chance to compare the offering of many manufacturers in one place.
Ventilation and house climate
Ventilation and climate control are among the most important topics on a poultry farm, and SPACE gives them plenty of room. Fans, air inlets, sensors and controllers — all to keep temperature, humidity and air quality stable. These are solutions that translate directly into the health and condition of the flock.
Feed, drinking and genetics
At SPACE you’ll find suppliers of feed, feed additives, and feeding and drinking systems. A separate area is genetics — layer and broiler lines and crosses. For a farmer it’s a good moment to talk about feeding programmes and about which breeding stock performs well in given conditions.
The Innov’Space awards
Every year the show hands out the Innov’Space awards, which highlight new products and solutions. That’s a handy filter: instead of browsing everything in turn, you can start from the list of award-winning innovations and check what makes sense for poultry. A good starting point for conversations at the stands.
How to plan your visit
The show is big, so it’s easy to get scattered without a plan. Before you go, write down what you’re really after — ventilation, a feeding line, genetics or a specific piece of kit. Mark the stands you want to visit and leave time for conversations. Once you’re back, it’s worth noting your conclusions straight away, while they’re fresh.
Preparing for SPACE step by step
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Define the goal of the trip
Think about why you’re going: are you after new ventilation, a feeding line, genetics ideas, or do you just want to see the trends. A clear goal helps you choose the sectors and stands really worth stopping at, and keeps you from getting lost in the sheer size of the show.
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Check the dates and travel
SPACE is held every year in September in Rennes at the Parc Expo Rennes Aéroport. Check the exact dates of a given edition in advance, plan your travel and accommodation, and if needed your ticket and registration. September can be busy, so it’s better to sort this out early.
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Make an exhibitor list
Go through the exhibitor list and mark those in the poultry section that interest you: ventilation, feed, drinking, genetics, processing. Start from the innovations awarded at Innov’Space. Such a list turns wandering the halls into a sensible route.
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Prepare questions about your farm
You get the most when conversations are concrete. Write down your poultry house parameters — size, stocking, housing system, past problems with ventilation or feed. That way, at a stand you can ask about solutions matched to your conditions, rather than just watching a generic presentation.
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Take notes as you go
At a fair it’s easy to mix up offers, so take notes right away: company name, what it offers, a rough cost, your impressions. Photograph the labels and the equipment. After two days everything blurs together, so on-the-spot notes are the best way to make sure nothing slips through.
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Draw conclusions after you return
Once back, go through your notes and decide what’s worth implementing on the farm and what to put off. Plan the next steps: contacting an exhibitor, asking for a quote, trialling a solution. Record the conclusions and plans next to your farm, so they don’t stay only in your head.
Frequently asked questions about the SPACE show in Rennes
What exactly is SPACE?add
SPACE is the Salon international des productions animales, the international animal production show. It’s held every year in September in Rennes, France, and is one of the largest livestock events in Europe. It covers poultry, cattle, pigs and rabbits, and its exhibitors and visitors include companies from all over the world.
Is SPACE interesting for a poultry farmer?add
Yes. France is a major poultry producer, so the poultry section is strong: poultry house equipment, ventilation, feeding and drinking lines, genetics and processing. In one place you can compare the offering of many manufacturers and see the innovations highlighted by the Innov’Space awards.
When and where is SPACE held?add
SPACE is held every year in September in Rennes, in western France, at the Parc Expo Rennes Aéroport. The exact dates change from edition to edition, so check them at the source before you go and plan your travel and accommodation in advance.
How do I prepare for a visit to SPACE?add
Start with the goal: why you’re going and what you’re looking for. Go through the exhibitor list, mark the stands in the poultry section and start from the Innov’Space innovations. Write down your poultry house parameters so conversations stay concrete, take notes as you go, and once back draw conclusions and plan the next steps.
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