After the huge success of last year's Dairy-Tech, the event is again returning to Stoneleigh Park, on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, with all the latest in ground-breaking technology and innovation.

A platform for new product launches and the delivery of a wide variety of speaker sessions addressing the key topics affecting the industry, Dairy-Tech will continue to be aimed at progressive dairy professionals regardless of their herd size or system type. The event recognises the transformation of the sector over recent years, and that farmers must be competitive and able to match both their size and system to their available resources and milk contract.

Regardless of cost base, future successful dairy businesses must be informed, resilient, proactive and efficient and Dairy-Tech aims to provide this platform, alongside a recognition that dairy farming has become a professional industry.

Dairy-Tech also allows visitors to gain maximum exposure to new and exciting industry innovations relevant to their business, despite a large variation in cost base and system.

This year's event has attracted 298 exhibitors, showcasing 86 new innovative technologically advanced products and 54 technical speakers eager to assist businesses for the future.

New this year is the Lameness Village which will help farmers get to grips managing lameness in their herd with expert support, advice and tools available. This has been launched due to increasing focus on the issue as part of the government’s Animal Health and Welfare Pathway, which pins lameness as one of its main priorities.

There will also be lots of resource to help farmers get to grips with the rollout of the Environment Land Management (ELM) scheme, including talks from various Defra representatives, including farming minister, Mark Spencer.

Usual favourites are also featured, including the Dairy Hub, which offers guidance and insight on key industry issues and the Innovation Hub, where new products, ideas, technology and concepts will be discussed.

Show organiser and RABDF managing director Matthew Knight said: “This year’s event is designed to offer practical advice to farmers during what continues to be a volatile marketplace. “Whether it’s understanding how to make the most out of ELMs or finding ways to cut costs, review your business or better your milk price, Dairy-Tech 2023 has it all.

“We are also fortunate to welcome two renowned global dairy speakers – Prof Frank Mitloehner from the Department of Animal Science at UC Davis, USA, who will kick off proceedings by discussing what a sustainable dairy system looks like. He is joined by fellow US speaker Dr Matt Utt, senior dairy product analyst at Zoetis, who will outline how to hit the basics regarding dairy profitability.”

Mr Knight added: “Agriculture is going through some significant transitions, making this year's Dairy-Tech the ideal place to keep abreast with what is happening in the industry and offering farmers and landowners the most appropriate advice to adapt to some of the changes.

“It is also an opportune time for farmers to see some of the new technology available that could be eligible for grant support under the Farming Investment Fund.

“The event prides itself on being the go-to place for everything relating to new technology, concepts and techniques and never has there been a time when embracing some of these new products has been as important.”

Dairy-Tech provides a platform for suppliers to meet the needs of a modern dairy professional, offer farmers support, information and advice to run sustainable and resilient dairy businesses while also exposing them to new and exciting industry innovations relevant to their needs and businesses.

Tickets bought before the show are priced at £17 per person compared to £20 at the door. In addition, members of the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) receive two free complimentary tickets to the event.

Access By road

Stoneleigh Park is located 1 mile/1.5 kilometres east of the A46 dual carriageway road between Junction 15 of the M40 and the A45 dual carriageway (Birmingham to Coventry, Rugby and the M1 Junction 17). The A46 to the north, links with Junction 2 of the M6, beyond Coventry.

Stoneleigh Park is on the B4113 road between Leamington Spa and Coventry. However, visitors in cars will be routed on to the site by Event Signs, using the B4115 road, which runs parallel to the A46, between the A452 and the B4113, near Stoneleigh village.

By rail

The nearest train stations are Coventry, Warwick Parkway and Leamington Spa. There are rail connections to these stations from London Marylebone Station, Birmingham New Street and Birmingham International (at the airport). There is bus access from Coventry Station to Stoneleigh Park and from Leamington Town Centre. The taxi distance is about 3 miles.

International flights

Birmingham International airport is the most convenient for visitors. The station at the airport allows a link to Coventry station in 15 minutes.

Coventry airport itself is mainly used for charter flights and East Midlands airport is approximately 45 miles to the north, with indirect rail links via Derby, Leicester and Birmingham.

Buses

For details on bus timetables go to www.networkwestmidlands.com