Dairy Hub
The focal point of the show the Dairy Hub houses the event’s featured speakers, seminars and workshops.
The Dairy Hub aims to offer advice, political insight, guidance, knowledge and take home messages for current on farm issues.
The RABDF stand adjoins the Dairy Hub and will provide visitors with the chance for ‘Ask the Expert’ sessions with key industry figures and Council members. We will also be championing all RABDF activity including policy work, the APPG, membership, Gold Cup, Women in Dairy and conference news.
Seminars and workshops at Dairy-Tech are eligible for Dairy Pro points and registered Dairy Pro members can collect points which will be recorded against their personal and business profiles, giving recognition to their professionalism in dairying. To become a member register at the AHDB stand – Find out more about Dairy Pro
To download a copy of the 2023 Dairy Hub timetable, click here.
Dairy Tech 2023 – February 1st
8:45am
Sponsored by Barclays
Official Event Opening on Barclays Stand
By Matthew Knight, RABDF; Adam White, Head of Agriculture, Barclays; Di Wastanage, Chairman, RABDF.
9:30am
Sponsored by the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council
INCREASING DAIRY SUSTAINABILITY & PROFITABILITY
What Does Sustainable Dairying Look Like?
Chaired by Peter Alvis, RABDF.
John B. Cole, Ph.D., Peak Genetics
10:00am
Sponsored by the dairy cattle reproduction council
Dairy Profitability- Hitting the Basics
Chaired by Peter Alvis, RABDF.
Dr Matt Utt, Senior Dairy Product Analyst, Zoetis, & DCRC Past President, USA.
10:30am
Sponsored by the RABDF
STATE OF THE DAIRYING NATION
Keynote Address
Chaired by Di Wastanage, Chairman, RABDF.
The Rt Hon Mark Spencer MP, Minister for Food.
10:45am
Sponsored by the RABDF
State of the Dairying Nation Debate
Presentation of the Dairy Student of the Year Award
Chaired by Di Wastanage, Chairman, RABDF.
The Rt Hon Mark Spencer MP, Minister for Food. Robert Craig, Vice Chair, RABDF. Adam White, Head of Agriculture, Barclays. Lyndon Edwards, Dairy Sector Council Chair, AHDB. Judith Bryans, CEO, Dairy UK.
11:30am
Sponsored by Envirosystems
EASY ON-FARM WINS TO COMBAT PRICE INCREASES
Cost of Production & Secure Milk Price
Chaired by Will Armitage, RABDF.
Edward Lott, Managing Consultant, Kite Consulting.
11:45am
Sponsored by envirosystems
Lancashire Dairy Farmer Shares His 15 Years’ Experience of Maximising Slurry Nutrients & Fertiliser Savings
Chaired by Will Armitage, RABDF.
Liz Russell, Managing Director & Founder, Envirosystems. James Rogerson, Dairy Farmer.
12:00
Sponsored by Envirosystems
Getting Better Deals
Chaired by Will Armitage, RABDF.
Florian Ritzmann, Technology Officer, Farm Deals.
12:15
Sponsored by the RABDF
PUBLIC PERCEPTION & CATTLE WELFARE
What do the public really want from Dairy Farmers?
Chaired by Karen Halton, RABDF.
Dr Amy Jackson, Director, Oxtale ltd.
12:40
Sponsored by the rabdf
Positive Welfare Opportunities for Dairy Cows
Chaired by Karen Halton, RABDF.
Alison Russel, Research Fellow, University of Nottingham.
13:00
Sponsored by the rabdf
NET ZERO- THE CHALLENGE THAT’S NOT GOING AWAY
The Path to Sustainable Dairying
Chaired by Robert Craig, Vice Chair, RABDF.
Paul Savage, UK Agricultural Director, Arla Foods. Chris Spence, Arla Farmer Owner.
13:30
Sponsored by RABDF
How Can Indoor, High Output Dairy Systems Use Practices to Help Them Reach Net Zero?
Chaired by Robert Craig, Vice Chair, RABDF. Helen Dent
13:45
Sponsored by Firstmilk
THE BENEFITS OF REGENERATIVE FARMING
Can Dairy Farming be Part of the Climate Solution?
Chaired by Robert Craig, Dairy Farmer, Vice Chair, RABDF.
Lee Truelove, Responsible Sourcing Manager, FirstMilk
13:55
Sponsored by firstmilk
My Regenerative Journey
Chaired by Robert Craig, Dairy Farmer, Vice Chair, RABDF.
Neil Baker, Dairy Farmer, Somerset- Host of Down to Earth South.
14:00
Sponsored by fistmilk
Regenerative Debate
Chaired by Robert Craig, Dairy Farmer, Vice Chair RABDF.
Mark Brooking, Helen Dent & Neil Baker
14:15
Sponsored by HiPeak
KEEPING THE ORGANIC COMPETITIVE EDGE
What Does the Future Look Like for Organic Milk?
Chaired by Andrew Stone, Commercial Manager, HiPeak Feeds.
Jason Hopkins (Managing Director)
Chris Walkland- Dairy Analyst
14:45
Sponsored by the Rural planning co.
BUILDING FOR YOUR STAFF’S FUTURE
Securing Planning Permission for an Agricultural Workers Dwelling
Chaired by Lindon Edwards, RABDF.
Hannah Moule, Director, Rural Planning Co.
15:00
Sponsored by ahdb
DAIRY ROADMAP EXPLAINED
The Dairy Road Map & How it Works for You
Chaired by Lindon Edwards, RABDF.
15:30
Sponsored by THE RABDF
LET’S TALK ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH
The Importance of Reaching Out and Talking: Looking After Your Mental Health & Wellbeing
Chaired by Matthew Knight, MD, RABDF.
Iona Corbett, Training, Developmen & Events Officer, FCN.
Just Talk Agri.
15:45
Sponsored by THE RABDF
Minding Your Head
Chaired by Matthew Knight, MD, RABDF.
Stephanie Berkeley, Manager, Yellow Wellies.
