Facts & figures

From the Beginning to Today – The History of FERMA

1998 | The Beginning of FERMA
Stanisław Brodziak launches the first edition of the FERMA PIGS & POULTRY International Trade Fair.
📍 Poznań

2001 | Expanding the Event
The first edition of the FERMA CATTLE International Trade Fair takes place.
📍 Poznań

2012 | A New Chapter – One FERMA Brand
In cooperation with the strategic partner DLG AgroFood Sp. z o.o., the two specialized trade fairs – FERMA CATTLE and FERMA PIGS & POULTRY – are united under a single brand: FERMA Trade Fair. This marks the beginning of a new stage in the event’s development, transforming it into a comprehensive meeting platform for the entire livestock production industry.
📍 Łódź

2012–2020 | FERMA in Łódź
Łódź becomes the annual meeting place for livestock breeders, producers, industry experts, and companies connected with animal production.

2021 | A Break in the Event’s Organization
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 edition of the trade fair was not held.

2022–2024 | A New Stage of Development – FERMA in Bydgoszcz
FERMA continues its journey in a new location, bringing together professionals from across Poland’s livestock production sector.

2025 | Return to Łódź
FERMA returns to Łódź, continuing nearly 30 years of tradition as Poland’s leading trade fair for the livestock production industry, fostering innovation, networking, and industry development.