2nd Ibiza and Formentera Organic Fair – 2023

27, 28 and 29 October 2023 | Can Planetes, Santa Eulària des Riu.

Under the theme "Food Sovereignty and Animal Traction", APAEEF organised the second edition of the Ibiza Organic Fair, promoting sustainable farming, the recovery of traditional agricultural practices and the importance of locally produced organic food.

The three-day event featured talks, workshops, animal-powered farming demonstrations, a local organic farmers' market and activities for all ages.

Food Sovereignty and Animal Traction

The 2nd Ibiza Organic Fair took place from 27 to 29 October 2023 in Santa Eulària des Riu, organised by APAEEF in collaboration with Santa Eulària des Riu Town Council.

This second edition focused on food sovereignty and the revival of animal traction as a valuable tool for more sustainable farming, respectful of the environment and connected to traditional agricultural knowledge.

Event Programme

Friday, 27 October – Molí de Can Planetes

Online talk by João Rodrigues, President of the European Federation for the Promotion and Use of Draught Animals (FECTU).

Topic: "Animal Traction in the 21st Century: Challenges, Threats and Opportunities".

Saturday, 28 October – Cultural Centre

Talk entitled "How to Grow Your Health", featuring Lola Raigón, Professor of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry at the University of Valencia, and Juan Antonio Ortega, environmental paediatrician.

The evening concluded with a tasting of local organic products and live jazz music by Loocky People.

Sunday, 29 October – 2nd Ibiza Organic Fair

The main fair took place at Molí de Can Planetes, featuring a local organic farmers' market and a wide range of activities.

Highlights included:

• Modern and traditional animal traction demonstrations.

• Exhibition of native livestock breeds.

• Exhibition of the local organic farming photography competition.

• Children's workshops and family activities.

• Conscious cooking workshop with Raíces de Ibiza.

• Bread-making workshop using local grain varieties with Es Brot.

• Cooking demonstrations with Ibiza Sabors.

Talks and Activities

Throughout the day, several talks explored modern animal traction, traditional animal-powered farming tools and the conservation of local fruit tree varieties.

The programme also included a community lunch, the photography competition awards ceremony and live music by Amalian Folk.

Reconnecting with Our Agricultural Heritage

The second edition of the Ibiza Organic Fair introduced visitors to new perspectives on organic agriculture while celebrating traditional knowledge and farming practices.

Through this event, APAEEF continued to strengthen connections between farmers, professionals and consumers, promoting food sovereignty and the consumption of locally produced organic food.