Fernando Peña Wins Feaga 2026 Manual Milking Contest with 4.3 Kilograms

Fernando Peña, a local livestock farmer, has been crowned champion of the manual milking competition held during the 2026 Agricultural, Livestock and Fisheries Fair of Fuerteventura (FEAGA). Peña achieved a record‑breaking yield of 4.3 kilograms.

In the same category, the podium was completed by:

• Antonio Peña – 2nd place with 4.15 kg
• Juan Pedro Hernández – 3rd place with 3.7 kg

The fair also featured an individual goat milking contest using machines. The results were:

• Belén Ramírez – 1st place with 10.7 kg
• Julián Pérez – 2nd place with 9.8 kg
• Juan Pedro Hernández – 3rd place with 8.6 kg
• Esteban Rodríguez – 4th place with 7.8 kg

“We thank the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, especially its Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, for their invaluable support, as well as all the volunteers who make these traditional contests possible,” said Lola García, President of the Cabildo of Fuerteventura, alongside Enrique Pérez, Councillor for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries.

These competitions are integral to FEAGA’s traditional program, highlighting the importance of the primary sector and showcasing the island’s livestock practices.