Dairy-Tech returns to region in February

The event will see the launch of the Down to Earth Hub, a new speaker area, focused on sustainability, looking at the concepts we can implement on farm to ensure we’re in line with future industry legislation when it comes to reducing our carbon footprint. 

The hub, sponsored by Kingshay, will house four sessions; carbon, soil, biology and plants, all of which will present as dynamic panel sessions.

A spokesperson for the event said: "The decision behind the new hub continues to ensure the event is meeting the needs of modern dairy professionals, regardless of their system size or type, by providing exposure to a whole range of ideas, concepts and new thinking aimed at maximising business efficiency and productivity.

"The Dairy and Innovation Hubs will return: this year will see the Dairy Hub theme focusing on future-proofing and cost of compliance, with sessions looking at perspectives when it comes to lending, politics and Catchment Sensitive Farming. 

"There will also be panel debates from Kite Consulting and AHDB looking at future compliance and how your levy is being spent when it comes to this. 

"The Innovation Hub has a leading line up of speakers who will cover topics such as data and how it should be used to inform wise business decisions; how we are making progress when it comes to dairy cow lameness; practical use of genomics in breeding and the benefits of using blood and milk analysis for early pregnancy diagnosis; looking at labour solutions and what can be implemented to alleviate the pressures around staff shortages. The hub will conclude with a session on the role of microorganisms in dairy, uncovering the truth behind them and addressing whether additives are money well spent."

The event will host a portfolio of new product launches with a wide variety of products, services and concepts being showcased. It will as ever, be bursting with the latest technology and innovation on the market, with plenty for everyone and lots of new ideas to implement.

As lameness continues to lead as a priority within Defra, and its Animal Health and Welfare Pathway, our Healthy Feet Zone will return, this year it will be led by EkoHoofcare and NACFT and will take on stand P146 place in Hall 3. 

Hall 3 will also house a training area, where we have teamed up with training provider LANTRA, who will cover topics on cow signals, mobility scoring and health and safety on farms.

A spokesperson added: "We will also be welcoming, dairy farmer, Tom Pemberton back to Dairy-Tech but this year he will be joined on an influencer panel debate by fellow farmers Charlotte Ashley, Rebecca Wilson and Silas Hedley-Lawrence, where they will discuss current farming issues and from a variety of angles. 

"They will also take part in a one hour meet and greet on the RABDF Stand after the panel session where they will answer further questions from visitors."

Visitor tickets booked in advance are sold at a discounted rate of £20, with free tickets, and further concessions, for RABDF and Women in Dairy members. 

Tickets purchased on the gate are £25.

 Discounted tickets are also available for students and young farmers.

Further information available at www.dairy-tech.uk or office@rabdf.co.uk