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.
Since 2014, the FERMA Trade Fair has been organised by DLG AgroFood Sp. z o.o.

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.