Every year, the «largest farm in France» settles in Paris, Porte de Versailles. It is the largest agricultural fair in France and a great exhibition for local French products. Politicians never miss this meeting!
Report on the official visit of General DE GAULLE to the Salon de l'Agriculture, at the Palais des Expositions de la Porte de Versailles in Paris. After travelling the spans of the International Agricultural Machinery Show, he discovers the animals (cattle and horses) and stands of the Agricultural Show.
Report on the nocturnal and festive sides of the Salon de l'agriculture and the organization of the breeders who stay to eat and sleep on site near their animals. Meet some of them.
Report at the Salon de l'agriculture in Paris where the winners of the general competition parade. The commentary on images of bulls, cows, sheep and rams alternates with the interview of breeders and visitors.
Report on the inauguration of the Salon de l'Agriculture, at the Parc des Expositions de la Porte de Versailles, in Paris. Brigitte BARDOT calls on the Minister of Agriculture, Jean Puech, on the conditions of transport of animals. Jean PUECH explains that the requests made by the latter cannot be met.
Report on the visit of Jacques Chirac, President of the Republic, to the Agricultural Fair in Paris, accompanied by Jean GLAVANY, Minister of Agriculture. Images of Jacques Chirac talking to farmers and tasting products. Interview with Jacques CHIRAC on the negotiations on the common agricultural policy and his determination to defend the interests of French farmers.
Report devoted to the opening of the Salon de l'Agriculture in Paris and the running of the Concours du produits. Images of cheese, wine and oil tasting. Jury member interviews. To the question asked concerning the consumption of wine, a man answers: "I like wine, I like the morning, I like lunch, I like even better the evening"...
Report devoted to the visit of the socialist candidate to the presidential election François Hollande at the Salon de l'agriculture in Paris. Interview with François HOLLANDE on his proposals on the common agricultural policy and farmers. Farmers' sidewalk.
This report offers an overview of the Salon de l'agriculture which has just opened its doors in Paris. Comment on images of breeders caring for their animals, visitors lending themselves to the joys of tasting products and alcohols, as well as children and farmers trying some farm machinery.
Report on the visit of the President of the Republic Nicolas Sarkozy to the Paris Agricultural Fair. Images of Nicolas Sarkozy talking with young farmers. Extract from the reaction of Nicolas SARKOZY at the press conference at the Salon: "Of course, greeting booths, ranchers, this is part of the tradition, of folklore... but at last, listen, it is not to the number of hands tight that we will solve the problem of farmers... ".