Angers SIVAL 2027: a professional fair for specialized plant production

12–14 January 2027 · Parc des Expositions d’Angers · Angers, France

SIVAL is the international trade fair for techniques and technologies serving specialized plant production. It brings together sectors including fruit and vegetables, seeds and plants, viticulture, horticulture and nurseries, aromatic and medicinal plants, cider, mushroom growing and emerging crops. The event is organized by Destination Angers, with an organising committee that includes VEGEPOLYS VALLEY and technical and professional organisations from the crop-production sectors.

For visitors, the value is not simply seeing a wide range of products. It is the chance to focus on a production challenge, compare relevant equipment and services, ask suppliers practical questions and leave with a shortlist for further technical or commercial evaluation.

Why Angers SIVAL matters to plant-production professionals

Compare solutions across the production cycle

SIVAL’s offer spans planting material and seeds, production equipment, crop protection, greenhouse and irrigation systems, storage, grading and packaging. That range can help growers and buyers compare options from establishment and cultivation through post-harvest handling. The most useful comparison is the one linked to a defined crop, production method and operational constraint.

Connect practical production with technical knowledge

The official SIVAL presentation describes conferences, forums and technical sessions as part of the event. Published themes include agroecology, sustainable cultivation practices, plant genetics, regulatory change and agricultural-market dynamics. These subjects help visitors put a product discussion in context: what problem is being addressed, what evidence supports the approach, and what changes would be needed on a real holding or in a supply chain?

Explore innovation in a crop-production setting

SIVAL presents innovation as a core part of its offer, with the SIVAL Innovation competition and Agreen Défi among its named initiatives. Its published AgTech themes include connected and precision agriculture, robotics, data and artificial intelligence. For growers, technical advisers and technology suppliers, these areas create a useful frame for asking how a tool fits a particular crop, workflow and investment decision.

The official presentation describes the event’s annual scale as more than 730 exhibitors and 24,000 professional visitors. These are the organiser’s undated annual figures; they provide context for the breadth of the fair, not a confirmed count for the 2027 edition.

Who should visit Angers SIVAL?

SIVAL is designed for professionals working across specialized crop production. Your priorities will depend on the crops you grow, the part of the production cycle you manage and whether you are sourcing, advising, developing or supplying solutions.

Fruit and vegetable growers

Useful if you are looking for:

• Seeds, plants and planting material suited to your crop plans
• Machinery and tools for field, orchard or protected production
• Greenhouses, tunnels, irrigation and crop-management systems
• Crop-protection approaches and production alternatives
• Storage, grading, calibration and packaging options

Use the visit to compare how each solution addresses a specific production, labour, quality or post-harvest requirement. The official SIVAL sector information identifies fruit and vegetable production as a major part of its offer.

Arboriculturists, vineyard professionals and cider producers

Useful if you are looking for:

• Planting, pruning and crop-maintenance equipment
• Orchard, vineyard or cider-production machinery and services
• Crop-protection and production-management options
• Harvest, cellar, pressing or bottling equipment relevant to your activity
• Technical information on practices and sector developments

Prioritise equipment and services that match your crop, production scale and operating conditions. SIVAL lists arboriculture, viticulture and cider production among the sectors represented.

Horticulture, nursery, seed and plant professionals

Useful if you are looking for:

• Seeds, young plants and propagation-related products
• Nursery, greenhouse and horticultural equipment
• Growing systems, irrigation and crop-management tools
• Suppliers whose ranges match your plant types and production methods
• Information on plant genetics and cultivation practices

Prepare questions about crop suitability, technical specifications, supply terms and support. The organiser identifies horticulture, nurseries, seeds and plants as distinct parts of the SIVAL offer.

Buyers, distributors and agricultural suppliers

Useful if you are looking for:

• Products to assess for a defined customer or producer segment
• Manufacturers and suppliers across equipment, inputs and post-harvest systems
• Comparisons of specifications, operating requirements and service arrangements
• Potential distribution or supply relationships to investigate after the fair
• A clearer view of product categories serving specialized crop production

Use the exhibition to build an evidence-based shortlist. Confirm product claims, availability, servicing and commercial terms directly with each supplier rather than assuming that a display establishes suitability.

AgTech developers and technical specialists

Useful if you are looking for:

• Grower and adviser perspectives on production challenges
• Technology applications in precision agriculture, robotics, data and artificial intelligence
• Ways to explain a product’s fit with a crop-specific workflow
• Technical discussions and innovation activity connected with plant production
• Potential collaborators or users to follow up with after the event

SIVAL’s published description identifies these AgTech themes and innovation initiatives. Treat conversations as discovery and validation, not as a substitute for field testing or technical assessment.

What can you find at Angers SIVAL?

Fruit and vegetable production

The organiser’s sector information describes a chain that includes seeds and plants, nurseries, soil preparation and planting, market-gardening and arboricultural machinery, crop protection, greenhouses and tunnels, soilless cultivation, precision irrigation, decision-support and management tools, storage, grading, calibration and packaging. Visitors can organise their search around the stage where their current process needs improvement.

Seeds, plants and nurseries

Seed companies, plant suppliers and nursery businesses form part of the fair’s stated scope. If you are comparing planting material, prepare questions about crop and variety suitability, availability, technical information and the conditions needed for successful establishment. Confirm product-specific claims directly with the supplier.

Viticulture, horticulture and cider

SIVAL names viticulture and winemaking, horticulture and nurseries, and cider production among its plant-production sectors. Related areas include planting, pruning and maintenance, harvest and cellar equipment, and pressing or bottling systems. Focus on the requirements of your own operation rather than treating all crop-production equipment as interchangeable.

Aromatic and medicinal plants, mushrooms and emerging crops

The event’s official presentation also identifies aromatic and medicinal plants, mushroom growing and new crops. These specialist areas make the fair relevant to professionals exploring crop diversification or seeking equipment and services for a particular production chain. Confirm the 2027 exhibitor mix as the organiser publishes current information.

Production equipment, inputs and technology

Across its sectors, SIVAL describes an offer that includes agricultural machinery, plant-production services and supplies, crop protection, biocontrol, laboratories, waste and by-product management or recycling, organic solutions, precision agriculture, robotics, data and artificial intelligence. The relevance of any item depends on the crop, system and technical need it is intended to serve.

What makes Angers SIVAL distinctive?

Its focus is the equipment, services and knowledge behind specialized plant production. Rather than centring on one crop alone, SIVAL’s published scope connects fruit and vegetables, seeds and plants, viticulture, horticulture and other specialist production sectors.

The organiser also positions the event around exchange and technical content, with conferences, forums, innovation competitions and AgTech activity. One documented example of its international business programme is VIBE, the international business convention organised with VEGEPOLYS VALLEY: the organiser reports that it arranged 500 B2B appointments in 2024. That is a past-edition figure, not a promise of meetings or a forecast for 2027.

SIVAL’s official site also describes SIVAL TV and a video-on-demand catalogue containing more than 350 videos produced since the 2022 edition. Visitors can use published recordings as background preparation where relevant, then check the organiser’s current programme for the next edition’s confirmed sessions and activities.

What should you try to achieve at Angers SIVAL?

If you are a grower

Example objective: identify three solutions that address one clearly defined crop-production constraint. For each, record the crop and use case, technical requirements, compatibility with your existing system, evidence requested and the next step for evaluation.

If you are a buyer or distributor

Example objective: build a shortlist of suppliers for one product category and one customer segment. Compare product range, specifications, supply capacity, service arrangements and the information still needed before making a commercial decision.

If you are an equipment or technology supplier

Example objective: validate the relevance of your solution with professionals from the crop sectors it is designed to serve. Prepare a concise explanation of the problem addressed, operating requirements and evidence you can provide. Record questions and follow-up actions rather than treating initial interest as a confirmed sale.

If you are a technical adviser or researcher

Example objective: identify useful technical themes and questions for further investigation. Compare the approaches presented with the crop systems and professional needs you work with, then note what evidence or field context is needed to evaluate them.

How to prepare before Angers SIVAL

1. Define the production question

Choose one main reason for attending: sourcing planting material, comparing equipment, improving irrigation or crop management, reviewing post-harvest handling, exploring a production alternative, or understanding an AgTech application. Write down the crop, process and constraint involved. A specific question helps distinguish relevant products from interesting but unrelated displays.

2. Set a practical comparison standard

Before speaking with suppliers, list the requirements that matter to your operation. Depending on the product, these may include crop suitability, capacity, dimensions, energy or water needs, compatibility with equipment already in use, maintenance, training, availability and technical support. Mark each requirement as essential, desirable or still to investigate.

3. Check current visitor and exhibitor information

The official SIVAL site provides visitor information and links to exhibitor and programme resources for previous editions. Check the current 2027 pages for the visitor-badge process, latest exhibitor list, programme updates and any tools the organiser makes available. Do not assume a previous-edition directory or schedule is current.

4. Prioritise companies and sessions

When the 2027 exhibitor and programme information is available, group your priorities into three levels: A — essential suppliers or sessions; B — useful alternatives and adjacent technologies; C — explore if time allows. If you want to discuss a technical issue, prepare the relevant crop, system, operating conditions and question in advance.

5. Arrange your visitor badge

The organiser states that entry is free for professionals in specialized crop sectors and that an access badge is required. Request the badge through the organiser’s website and confirm current instructions before travelling. Keep your visitor confirmation and any relevant professional details available.

How to make the most of the exhibition

A busy exhibition is easier to use when every conversation produces comparable notes. For each supplier or session, record:

• Company or organisation: the name and product or activity discussed.
• Crop and application: where the solution is intended to be used.
• Why it may be relevant: the production issue or objective it could address.
• Evidence to request: specifications, compatibility details, trials, references or operating requirements.
• Contact and next action: who will provide what, and when you plan to review it.

For machinery or production technology, ask about capacity, setup, integration, maintenance, training and the conditions under which performance claims apply. For seeds, plants or crop inputs, ask about crop suitability, availability, technical documentation and any handling or use conditions. For storage, grading and packaging, relate the discussion to your actual product flow and quality requirements.

Keep a separate list of unresolved questions. This makes it easier to compare exhibitors afterwards and prevents a polished demonstration from replacing the technical or commercial checks your decision requires.

Plan your time at Angers SIVAL

SIVAL runs across three days. You can use one day for a focused objective if your priorities are narrow and you have identified the relevant companies or sessions in advance. A second day may be useful when you need to compare several product categories or combine supplier discussions with technical content. Use the full three-day schedule if your work spans multiple crop sectors or you need time for a broader assessment.

Before entering, confirm the current programme and any exhibitor or venue tools available for the 2027 edition. Start with essential meetings or sessions, leave room for relevant discoveries and review your notes at the end of each day while details are fresh. These are planning suggestions; the right schedule depends on the final programme and your priorities.

Beyond the Angers SIVAL exhibition floor

SIVAL’s published event offer includes conferences, forums and technical sessions, as well as the SIVAL Innovation competition and Agreen Défi. The organiser has described topics such as agroecology, sustainable cultivation practices, plant genetics, regulatory developments and agricultural-market dynamics. Its wider AgTech themes include connected and precision agriculture, robotics, data and artificial intelligence.

These are examples of the organiser’s programme and initiatives, not confirmation of the 2027 schedule. The official site currently provides links to 2026 programme information; check the organiser’s current pages for confirmed sessions, dates and participation details for the edition you plan to attend.

Networking at Angers SIVAL

Prepare a short introduction that explains your role, crop or product area, and the question you want to discuss. If you are sourcing, identify the specifications and supply conditions you need to understand. If you are exhibiting, be ready to explain the product’s intended use, technical requirements and supporting evidence in terms relevant to growers and sector professionals.

SIVAL’s VIBE business convention with VEGEPOLYS VALLEY is a documented example of organised business activity: the organiser reports 500 B2B appointments in 2024. The next edition’s format and availability should be confirmed with the organiser. Whether a conversation takes place in a scheduled meeting or on the exhibition floor, note the agreed follow-up and send the information requested after the fair.

One day or several days at Angers SIVAL?

One day

Consider a single day if you have one crop area, a short supplier shortlist and a clear set of questions. Check the programme first so your priority meetings and sessions fit the time available.

Two days

Two days may suit visitors comparing more than one equipment or input category, or those who want to combine supplier discussions with technical sessions. Use the additional time to check alternatives and revisit unresolved questions.

Three days

All three days may be useful if your responsibilities span several production sectors, if you are exhibiting or presenting products, or if your agenda combines technical content, supplier evaluation and professional meetings. Confirm the actual 2027 programme before deciding how much time to allocate.

Angers SIVAL is particularly valuable if you have a production project

Bring a concise project brief rather than relying on memory. Include the crop or product, production stage, current method, constraint to solve, operating conditions and compatibility requirements. If you are assessing equipment, note the capacity and service needs that matter. If you are reviewing planting material or production inputs, identify the crop, timing and technical information you need from a supplier.

For an investment or purchasing decision, list the information required for a later comparison: specifications, implementation requirements, maintenance, training, availability and commercial terms. Ask suppliers which claims are supported by technical documentation and what conditions apply. The purpose is to determine whether a solution merits further evaluation, not to decide before the necessary details are available.

After Angers SIVAL: turn notes into next steps

Within a few days of the fair, sort contacts and findings into three groups:

• A — immediate review: suppliers or ideas directly relevant to a current production need or purchasing decision.
• B — further potential: useful alternatives, technologies or relationships that need additional information.
• C — market and technical intelligence: material to keep for future planning, crop choices or research.

Follow up with a specific request: a technical sheet, operating conditions, compatibility information, trial evidence, availability, service details or a meeting with the relevant specialist. Compare proposals against the requirements prepared before attending. Record what was confirmed, what remains uncertain and who is responsible for the next step.

Who should consider exhibiting at Angers SIVAL?

SIVAL’s published scope is relevant to companies serving specialized plant production: agricultural machinery and equipment suppliers, seed and plant businesses, greenhouse and irrigation providers, crop-protection and biocontrol suppliers, viticulture and cellar-equipment companies, post-harvest and packaging suppliers, laboratories, and AgTech businesses working in precision agriculture, robotics, data or artificial intelligence.

Before exhibiting, define the result you want to assess. It might be to explain a product to a relevant professional audience, understand technical requirements, compare market feedback across crop sectors or identify potential distribution discussions. Prepare evidence for product claims and a clear follow-up method. The organiser publishes exhibitor information and services; confirm the current application process, costs, deadlines and stand options directly with Destination Angers, as those details are not included here.

Angers SIVAL visitor checklist

Before the fair

• ☐ Define the crop, production stage and question that will guide your visit.
• ☐ Request the required visitor badge and confirm current entry instructions.
• ☐ Check the 2027 exhibitor list, programme and available visitor tools when published.
• ☐ Prioritise companies and sessions using essential, useful and optional groups.
• ☐ Prepare technical requirements and supplier questions for your crop or project.
• ☐ Confirm the venue address, daily opening hours and travel arrangements through official information.

During the fair

• ☐ Compare relevant solutions against the same practical requirements.
• ☐ Record product, crop application, evidence requested, contact and next action.
• ☐ Attend technical sessions that address a defined production or market question.
• ☐ Separate confirmed details from claims that need checking.
• ☐ Review your notes at the end of the day and identify missing information.

After the fair

• ☐ Sort contacts by urgency and relevance to your production or business objective.
• ☐ Send focused requests for technical, commercial or service information.
• ☐ Compare supplier responses against your original requirements.
• ☐ Record decisions, unresolved questions and the next evaluation step.

Is Angers SIVAL worth visiting?

SIVAL is most relevant to professionals who work in specialized plant production and arrive with a defined crop, technology or sourcing question. Its published range spans several crop sectors and links products and equipment with technical content and innovation activity. That breadth can support comparison across suppliers and adjacent solutions, especially when you prepare a focused shortlist.

The fair is less useful as an unstructured walk through product displays. The strongest visit is one where you know what you need to compare, ask for evidence that fits your operating conditions and leave with clear follow-up actions. Check the final 2027 exhibitor and programme information before making plans.

Angers SIVAL 2027 at a glance

Before you plan

Use the official visitor information to confirm badge instructions, the latest programme and arrangements for your travel. The organiser’s current pages should be treated as the reference for 2027 details as they are published.

Make your Angers SIVAL visit count

What production question do you want to answer, and what evidence would help you decide? Set that objective before you arrive, compare relevant options against the same criteria and follow up on the information that matters to your operation. Discover. Compare. Question. Evaluate. Follow up.

Specialized plant-production opportunities in France

Market drivers and potential areas to investigate

France’s Ecophyto 2030 strategy, published by the Ministry of Agriculture on 6 May 2024, sets a national objective to reduce the use and overall risks of plant-protection products by 50%, while supporting alternatives and helping farms change practices. This is a policy direction, not a quantified measure of market demand or a guarantee of procurement.

For companies whose products match SIVAL’s crop-protection, biocontrol, precision-agriculture or crop-management categories, the strategy provides a reason to investigate how their solutions relate to alternative methods and lower-risk production practices. Growers and technical visitors may use the fair to compare such approaches against crop-specific needs and ask what evidence, operating conditions and product approvals apply. Product authorisation, suitability and commercial access must be checked for each solution; the strategy itself does not establish them.

What this may mean for exhibitors

Exhibitors may use the policy context to explain how a documented product or service supports a particular production practice, while being precise about evidence, crop applicability and any approval requirements. The strategy does not demonstrate demand for an individual product or guarantee buyer access.

What this may mean for visitors

Visitors may compare alternative crop-protection and production approaches, ask suppliers for technical evidence and identify which regulatory or operational questions require separate verification. A focused comparison is more useful than assuming that a national target makes every proposed solution suitable.