Aran Valley allocates €18,000 annually to livestock fairs

The Conselh Generau d’Aran collaborates with livestock associations to promote participation in autumn animal shows.

Facade of a livestock fair in the Aran Valley.
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Facade of a livestock fair in the Aran Valley.

The Conselh Generau d’Aran has approved a collaboration agreement with livestock associations to organize animal shows at the autumn fairs in Les, Salardú, Vielha, and Bossòst, with an annual financial contribution of up to €18,000.

This initiative is part of the Aran institution's commitment to support the livestock sector, encourage professional participation, and contribute to the preservation of an activity fundamental to the heritage, economy, and identity of the Aran Valley.
The agreement establishes a maximum financial contribution of €18,000 annually, with a limit of €6,000 for the activities of each livestock association. The final amount will depend on the expenses actually incurred and justified.
The activities to be carried out at the four fairs will be agreed upon annually between the livestock associations and the Conselh Generau d’Aran, aiming to ensure a proportionate distribution of actions among the four towns.
The agreement also outlines the conditions for justifying expenses and the payment of the subsidy. Regarding the show prizes, the amounts awarded to breeders can be justified, with a limit of €300 per breeder and the corresponding supporting documentation.
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"With this initiative, the Conselh Generau d’Aran reaffirms its commitment to Aran livestock farming and to maintaining the autumn fairs as spaces for promoting livestock, transmitting traditions, and boosting the local economy."

Francisco Bruna · Minister of Territory, Livestock, and Ecological Transition
The agreement is planned to be in effect for four years, from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2029, consolidating the collaboration between the Aran administration and sector associations.
Based on information from the official source: Conselh Generau d'Aran - Noticiari (09/10/2026)