Mollerussa Opens 153rd Sant Josep Fair with Record Participation

The agricultural event grows by 6% featuring 240 exhibitors and a focus on technical innovation.

Generic image of an agricultural machinery fair with tractors and exhibitors.
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Generic image of an agricultural machinery fair with tractors and exhibitors.

The Minister for European Union and External Action, Jaume Duch, inaugurated the 153rd Sant Josep Fair in Mollerussa this Thursday, an event running until Sunday.

This year's fair has seen a 6% increase in participation compared to last year, hosting a total of 240 exhibitors. During the opening ceremony, officials emphasized the strategic importance of the farming sector and the need for dignified agricultural policies.

"We must work on monitoring and compensation systems, maintaining an agricultural policy that supports and is dignified for the sector."

Jaume Duch · Minister for EU and External Action
Marc Solsona, president of Fira de Mollerussa, called for a stronger Catalan voice in European agricultural decisions. The fair also sets a record for professional training, offering 24 technical sessions for industry experts.
The event continues on Friday with the opening of the 45th Automobile Show by Minister Jordi Hereu. The fair will conclude on Sunday with a closing ceremony led by the Minister of Agriculture, Òscar Ordeig.