In the courtyard of the Abidjan Exhibition Center, animals of various species are on display: majestic rams, brightly plumed roosters, greater cane rats, fish, and many more.
Inside the pavilions, agricultural products and their derivatives are showcased. The stands are filled with local treasures, the fruits of the labor of farmers from all over the country. They have gathered for the International Agriculture and Animal Resources Fair (SARA). This event is an opportunity to highlight local expertise, showcase the country’s agricultural wealth, and forge partnerships that open up new opportunities.

“As women working in the food crop sector, we are constantly looking for outlets to better sell our products, and SARA offers us a true showcase every year to achieve this,” says Lucie Gbakayoro, President of the Federation of Women in the Food Crop Sector of Côte d’Ivoire.

SARA is also a space for training and capacity building for stakeholders in agricultural value chains. Practical sessions are offered on innovative and sustainable production methods.

“The panels we attend allow us to discover new breeding techniques that we can apply to improve our yields,” says Ysmaël N’Diaye, a one-day-old chick producer and poultry feed trader.

To boost this sector, a pillar of the national economy, the Ivorian government has established this year a financing window endowed with 1.5 billion FCFA, aimed at young agricultural project holders.

Launched on May 23, the 2025 edition of SARA brings together over 1,000 exhibitors and is expected to welcome more than 500,000 visitors by its closing on June 1, 2025.