Loma Plata, Chaco – As the dust settled on Pioneers Expo 2025 (Expo Pioneros), Paraguay’s Gran Chaco once again proved itself a powerhouse of agricultural innovation and business. Over four days, from May 28 to 31, crowds moved across the expansive fairgrounds just outside Loma Plata, with this year’s edition likely drawing more than 15,000 visitors.
Since its debut in 2018, the annual Pioneers Expo has become the most important gathering in the region for producers, entrepreneurs, and technology providers.
From Mennonite roots to multicultural growth
Originally known for Mennonite agriculture, the Chaco today reflects a vibrant mix of cultures drawn to the land and its possibilities. More than 1,000 exhibitors from 200 companies offer first-hand insights, practical advice, and direct interaction with visitors. Attendees choose from dozens of seminars – in Spanish, German, and English – covering everything from nutrition and agricultural technology to livestock health.
Pioneers Expo: A unified effort to showcase Chaco’s potential
Pioneers Expo is a joint initiative by Pioneros del Chaco S.A. and Fundación Ideagro, uniting the Chortitzer, Fernheim, and Neuland cooperatives with private investors. Together, they present the full spectrum of agricultural production across Paraguay and the Gran Chaco. More than a farming exhibition, it combines cutting-edge machinery, hands-on training, and opportunities for networking.
This year’s Pioneers Expo key themes included:
- Agricultural technology – live drone flights, harvester demos, and precision systems.
- Livestock & dairy – cattle judging, auctions, poultry and fish farming, and dairy innovations.
- Sustainable horticulture – organic crops, water-saving practices, beekeeping, and educational talks.
Pioneers Expo not only speaks to large-scale producers. The fair also offers practical solutions for everyday life, including robotic lawn mowers, modern home construction materials, property consulting, and more.
With a strong focus on sustainability and the future of the Gran Chaco, Pioneers Expo continues to position the region as a forward-looking hub of agriculture and enterprise. As the 2025 edition came to a close, anticipation is already growing for next year’s fair – promising even more innovation at the heart of the Chaco.
To know more, check the Pioneers Expo website.
This event follows government initiatives implemented in Santa Rosa del Aguaray, San Pedro, where the agricultural school received investment to strengthen the farming industry.
