The European Pig Producers Club and national representatives offer attractive events for their members.
International EPP Congress
The EPP Congress is an annual international event being organised in different countries to discuss the latest developments on the spot and enable personal meetings of the members. The annual EPP Congress is open for members and all interested people!
- Speeches by international experts
- Visits to farms
- Discussion and exchange between members
- Cultural events and sightseeing
Activities of the national branches
Newsletter mit Länderberichten
The national EPP representatives publish a newsletter four times a year, which deals with the latest developments in the pig sector in European countries.
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Events and trade fairs
EPP events at trade fairs such as EuroTier and AGRITECHNICA are meeting places for EPP members and other leading experts in the European pig sector. In cooperation with other institutes and organizations, the EPP organizes the International Pig Event every two years at EuroTier in Hanover.
EPP Congress from 14 to 16 May 2025 in Kolding, Denmark
Step into the heart of Denmark for an unforgettable event that blends cutting-edge insights into the future of pig farming with the rich cultural tapestry of one of Europe's most beautiful countries. Join us for a groundbreaking conference exploring the future of pig farming in Denmark. As a global leader in sustainable agriculture and animal welfare, Denmark is poised to redefine pig farming with cutting-edge technology, eco-friendly practices, and innovative solutions.
EPP Congress from 29 to 31 May 2024 in Nantes, France
How to engage the consumer? This important question is the main topic for the next EPP-Congress which takes place 29-31 May 2024 in Nantes, close to the Atlantic coast in West France. The French organizing committee has put together a varied programme with current topics. Save the date for this great event, which takes place in France for the second time in the history of the EPP. In addition to an extensive technical programme with excursions to companies and organizations of the pig producing sector we offer also some cultural highlights for our participants.
EPP Congress from 17 to 19 May 2023 in Seville, Spain
After 2005 in Vic EPP organizes its annual meeting for the second time in Spain. A lot of things changed since this last gathering - in Europe and especially in Spain. Let’s visit the biggest pork producing country in the EU and get informed about pig and pork production between Olive trees and the Pyrenes!
EPP Congress from 18 to 20 May 2022 in Tiel, Netherlands
250 participants came together after a “pandemic-period” in order to re-start networking, get informed and o exchange knowledge. The congress was built around the topic “full chances ahead, in a rapidly changing environment”
In the symposium, Justin Sherrard of Rabobank noted that production in Spain would grow more slowly in 2022 than the last two years. He predicted that feed prices will remain high until 2023 and attributed this to the war in Ukraine and climate change. For him, sustainability and animal welfare continue to be megatrends to which the industry must respond. He sees the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the entire value chain as another major challenge.
EPP Congress from 05. to 08. June 2019 in Landshut, Germany
Once again, cross-border exchange between farmers and advisors was demonstrated at the annual meeting of European pig farmers in Landshut, Bavaria. Opportunities were offered by the presentations and discussion panels with scientists, advisors and farmers, which dealt with the current challenges and framework conditions and inspired the 350 participants to reflect and rethink. The presentations, which will also shortly be published on the EPP homepage, were ultimately concerned with visions for sustainable pig production in the light of changes in Europe.
EPP Congress from 30 May to 01 June 2018 in Sursee, Switzerland
The Swiss EPP branch hosted the first EPP Congress in Switzerland. Under the topic “A tail’s length ahead” the Swiss organizing committee provides a lot of information about animal welfare, animal health and the special pork market in Switzerland. Interesting speeches, Industry visits and Farm tours guarantee a diversified program for the participants.