What to see at Dairy-Tech 2023

New products galore, a brand-new Lameness Village and a debate with Defra farming minister Mark Spencer are just a flavour of what is in store at next month’s Dairy-Tech event (1 February).

This will be the first time the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers’ (RABDF) event at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire has been held in February since 2020, after the continued impact of Covid meant last year’s show had to move to a later April slot.

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Almost 300 exhibitors are set to fill the halls, and innovations this year include a new walk-over weighing system from Datamars, an automatic teat brush from Northern Dairy Equipment and newly launched liners from Milkrite, designed to improve milk flow in robotic systems.

The event will also see the return of the ever-popular Dairy and Innovation Hubs, where topics such as technology for improving welfare and global sustainability will be discussed.

Dairy Hub

The Dairy Hub will once again play host to a series of seminars and panel debates on topical issues, such as managing market volatility and meeting the net-zero challenge.

Sessions include:

● An insight into global sustainable livestock systems
● A state-of-the-nation debate with Defra farming minister Mark Spencer
● Implementing regenerative farming systems and the benefits they bring
● Seeking mental health support within the farming community.

Innovation Hub

The Innovation Hub is a stage for new products, ideas, technologies and techniques to help improve dairy businesses.

Sessions include:

● Latest developments to the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway and how technology can improve health and welfare
● What robotics can do for dairy farmers
● Reducing protein in dairy diets without hindering performance
● Tools to mitigate market risks

Lameness Village

This year’s Dairy-Tech sees the launch of a brand-new Lameness Village.

This dedicated area will help farmers improve lameness management in their herds. Expert advice will be on offer and live demonstrations will include foot trimming and tackling unusual causes of lameness.

The village will also showcase the latest equipment, tools and technology to help farmers improve herd mobility.

Gold Cup winner announcement

The winner of this year’s coveted NMR RABDF Gold Cup will be crowned at 4pm on the NMR stand. This year’s finalists are:

● Alistair Logan, Ayrshire
● Andrew, Oliver and Wendy Reed, Devon
● Chris and Helen Ford, Somerset
● Liz Birkett, Wiltshire
● Stuart and George Orr, Falkirk

Find out more about the finalists here.

Dairy Pro Points

Seminars and workshop sessions at Dairy-Tech are eligible for Dairy Pro points.

Registered Dairy Pro members can collect points, which will be recorded against their personal and business profiles.

To become a member, visitors can register at the AHDB stand.

For more information visit the Dairy-Tech website dairy-tech.uk