Targi FERMA in Łódź
The international Targi FERMA is Poland’s leading event for livestock production — cattle, pigs and poultry. It’s held every year, traditionally in February, in Łódź. For a poultry farmer it’s a chance to see equipment, talk to suppliers and attend conferences all in one place. We explain what to expect and how to prepare.
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The international Targi FERMA is Poland’s most important livestock-production fair. It brings together three branches — cattle, pigs and poultry — and every year draws farmers from across the country to Łódź, along with exhibitors from Poland and abroad. It already has roughly a thirty-year history, so it’s a firm fixture in the industry calendar.
What is this fair and when is it held?
It’s organised by the Łódź International Fair (Międzynarodowe Targi Łódzkie) and held in Łódź — in the EXPO Łódź halls and the MOSiR venues. Targi FERMA takes place every year, traditionally in February, and gathers around 200 exhibitors from Poland and abroad. A key part is the scientific-technical conferences — separate ones for poultry, pigs, cattle and biogas. Always check the exact date on the organiser’s site, because dates can change.
What Targi FERMA offers a poultry farmer
It’s a fair of three livestock branches, but the poultry section is strong. Below are the key facts and what to look out for from a poultry-farm perspective.
Poland’s leading fair
The international Targi FERMA is the country’s top event for livestock production. It covers cattle, pigs and poultry, and its roughly thirty-year history makes it a permanent fixture in the industry calendar. For a poultry farmer it’s the closest and most convenient chance to see a broad sweep of equipment and solutions without travelling abroad.
Where and when
The fair is held in Łódź — in the EXPO Łódź halls and the MOSiR venues — and is organised by the Łódź International Fair. It takes place every year, traditionally in February. That’s winter, so weather doesn’t matter beyond the halls, and the city sits in the centre of Poland, which shortens the trip from most regions. Check the date on the organiser’s site.
Scale and exhibitors
Around 200 exhibitors from Poland and abroad present at the fair. That’s enough to compare the offers of many companies in one place — from large manufacturers to suppliers of niche kit. For a poultry farmer it means an overview of the market without driving round to separate firms and showrooms.
The poultry section
In the poultry section you’ll find what makes up the whole farm: poultry-house equipment, ventilation and climate control, feeding lines, genetics, veterinary and farm-management software. Even though the fair also covers cattle and pigs, you can lay out a route to focus solely on poultry.
Scientific-technical conferences
A key part of Targi FERMA is the conferences — separate ones for poultry, pigs, cattle and biogas. The poultry section means talks on feeding, flock health and welfare, and biosecurity. For many farmers the conference programme alone is as important a reason to come as the exhibition hall.
Who it’s for and why
Targi FERMA is for cattle, pig and poultry farmers who want to see equipment live, compare suppliers and catch up on knowledge. If you’re planning an investment — replacing ventilation, a new drinking line, software — it’s a good place to gather offers and ask concrete questions in a day or two.
A Targi FERMA trip step by step
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Check the date with the organiser
Targi FERMA is held every year, usually in February, but confirm the exact date and opening hours on the Łódź International Fair site. Plan your trip to Łódź and any overnight stay well ahead, because the city gets busy on fair days and hotel availability shrinks fast.
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Set the goal of the visit
Decide why you’re going: replacing ventilation, a new feeding line, veterinary, software or a specific conference. The fair covers three production branches, so without a clear goal it’s easy to get scattered across things that don’t concern your poultry farm.
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Pick exhibitors and talks
On the organiser’s site go through the exhibitor list and the poultry conference programme. Mark the companies and talks that really interest you and lay out a plan for the day. With that map you’ll cover what matters instead of circling the halls with no idea where to spend your time.
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Prepare questions for suppliers
Write down specific questions in advance: throughput, energy use, service, parts availability, delivery time, warranty. Good questions quickly separate a real offer from a pretty brochure and let you compare firms in the poultry section on the same basis.
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Take notes as you go
After a few stands everything blurs together, so note things down right away: company name, model, rough price, contact and your impression. A photo of the rating plate or a business card with a scribble saves your memory when you cover dozens of exhibitors in a day.
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Implement changes when you’re back
Most of the value is created after the fair. Within a few days go through your notes, pick one or two ideas and lay out steps: what to order, who to follow up with, what to test on the farm. Without that, even the best trip to Łódź ends in impressions instead of a real change.
Frequently asked questions about Targi FERMA in Łódź
When is Targi FERMA held?add
Targi FERMA is held every year, traditionally in February, in Łódź. The exact date and opening hours change from year to year, so always confirm them on the organiser’s site, the Łódź International Fair. That way you can plan your trip and any overnight stay in advance.
Is it a poultry-only fair?add
No, Targi FERMA covers three livestock branches: cattle, pigs and poultry. The poultry section is strong, though — both among exhibitors and in the conference programme. For a poultry farmer you can lay out a route through the halls to focus mainly on the equipment, genetics, veterinary and software tied to the poultry farm.
How many exhibitors are there and where exactly?add
Around 200 exhibitors from Poland and abroad present at Targi FERMA. The event is held in Łódź — in the EXPO Łódź halls and the MOSiR venues — and is organised by the Łódź International Fair. It’s a scale that lets you compare many companies’ offers in one place without driving round to each separately.
Is it worth going to the conferences?add
Yes. A key part of Targi FERMA is the scientific-technical conferences — separate ones for poultry, pigs, cattle and biogas. The poultry section means talks on feeding, flock health and welfare, and biosecurity. For many farmers the conference programme alone is as valuable a reason to come as the equipment in the halls.
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