What to see at Dairy-Tech 2022

Financial benefits from carbon management, funding for innovation and the latest in data and technology are just some of the topics up for discussion at the biggest Dairy-Tech event yet.

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers’ (RABDF) event at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, has been pushed back from its usual February calendar slot to 7 April.

And it is back with a bang, showcasing more than 80 new product launches and 300 exhibitor stands.

See also: Reducing the carbon footprint of your dairy farm

RABDF managing director Matt Knight says there has been an unprecedented demand for stand space, after almost two years of no face-to-face exhibitions and shows.

“Farming is going through a major transition with the demise of subsidies, net-zero targets and pressures from Brexit. This makes Dairy-Tech 2022 the ideal place to keep abreast with what is happening in the industry and offer farmers and landowners the most appropriate advice to help them adapt,” Mr Knight says.

Advice will be on offer in the Dairy Hub centre, while the Innovation Hub will host new products, technology and concepts. The ever-popular hoof trimming demonstrations will also feature at the event.

Dairy Hub

The Dairy Hub includes panel debates, forums, seminars and workshops on emissions and the environment, farming efficiencies, TB, staff management and a state-of-the-nation debate.

Sessions include:

• Tackling emission hotspots to reduce risk and maximise performance
• TB’s effect on productivity and sustainability
• Insight into grazing multispecies/diverse swards
• Recruiting, managing and retaining staff
• GB Dairy Calf Strategy review.

Innovation Hub

The Innovation Hub features new products, ideas, technology and techniques to help dairy businesses.

Sessions include:

• Funding innovation – opportunities and how to apply
• Update on managing dairy farm data and automation
• Financial benefits from auditing and managing carbon
• Taking control of future milk prices.

Foot-trimming demonstrations

Cattle lameness is among the most significant welfare and productivity issues faced by UK dairy farmers and the event will again host foot-trimming demonstrations.

DairyPro Points

• Innovation and Dairy Hub sessions at Dairy-Tech are eligible for DairyPro points
• Registered DairyPro members can collect points, which will be recorded against their personal and business profiles
• To become a member, register at the AHDB stand

For more information visit, the Dairy-Tech website.