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Guangxi to host 2029 World Buffalo Congress
Guangxi in southern China will host the 2029 World Buffalo Congress after winning a vote by members of the International Buffalo Federation.
The decision was made on October 29 at the federation’s congress in Italy.
The congress is a major international meeting for buffalo research and industry, covering topics such as breeding, animal care, buffalo milk and meat, and trade.
Guangxi is China’s leading region for buffalo numbers and buffalo milk production, and it has invested in breeding research and dairy processing.
The region has also worked with international research partners and held buffalo industry events, helping build support for its bid.
Guangxi will now prepare the 2029 meeting as a platform for research exchange, showcasing industry work and building international business cooperation.
Guangxi won the right to host the 15th World Buffalo Congress in 2029.
The decision was made by a vote of members of the International Buffalo Federation on October 29, during the 14th congress in Italy.
The congress is an international academic and industry event covering topics including breeding, animal welfare, processing and sustainable agriculture.
Guangxi has China’s largest buffalo herd and produces more buffalo milk than any other Chinese region.
Guangxi said it would work with the federation to prepare the event and promote international exchange and cooperation.
- Who
- Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region won the hosting rights in a vote by International Buffalo Federation members.
- What
- Guangxi will host the 15th World Buffalo Congress in 2029.
- When
- The hosting decision was made on October 29, 2026. The congress is scheduled for 2029.
- Where
- The decision was made at the 14th World Buffalo Congress in Italy. The 2029 congress will be held in Guangxi, China.
- Why
- The federation’s members voted to award Guangxi the hosting rights. The sources do not state their specific reasons.
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Guangxi’s agriculture department and the University of Turin signed a memorandum on scientific and technological cooperation.
Guangxi held a buffalo technology and industry exchange event and hosted an international federation training course in Nanning.
International Buffalo Federation members voted to award Guangxi the 2029 congress.
The 14th World Buffalo Congress concluded in Sorrento, Italy.
- Host
- Guangxi, China
- Event
- 15th World Buffalo Congress
- Year
- 2029
- Decision date
- October 29, 2026
- Decision venue
- 14th World Buffalo Congress in Italy
- Awarding body
- International Buffalo Federation members
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