EuroTier 2024: Robotics in livestock farming
Source: The DairyNews
Robot-assisted automation for animal husbandry is developing fast with many new applications now available. Farm managers are actively employing these technologies to increase productivity while reducing costs and combating rising shortage of skilled labour.
Ultimately this leads to improved working conditions as well as enhanced animal welfare, animal health and benefits to the environment. This ties in with the maxim ‘We innovate animal farming’, the chosen theme for EuroTier 2024 exhibition, which will take place in Hanover, Germany, fr om 12 to 15 November 2024. The trade fair is organized by the DLG (German Agricultural Society).
Entry tickets can now be purchased in the online ticket shop: https://www.messe-ticket.de/DLG-SHOP/ET24/Shop
Robot-assisted technologies leading to automation in agriculture is developing rapidly. Autonomous, adaptive agricultural systems play an increasing role in practical farming, as skilled labour is becoming scarce. With the help of sensor and electronics, many of these new systems can now assist farms with such a scenario.
Robotic solutions are increasingly employed in agriculture, including animal husbandry. However, robots for livestock farming can differ significantly from the technologies applied in arable farming. Often the role of robots in animal housing is to improve animal welfare but also to reduce environmental impact, optimise working conditions and ensure profitability.
FarmRobotix, the new DLG platform for robotics, AI and automation
The DLG has been focusing on the use of agricultural robots for many years. With its “FarmRobotix”, the DLG has now created a new platform for robotics, digitalisation, automation and AI in agriculture, which aims to provide knowledge transfer and networking. At EuroTier 2024, FarmRobotix will be presented as exhibits, technical programme and live demonstrations. In addition to daily presentations on the DLG Expert Stage, visitors can experience robots in action on special demo areas and gain practical insights into the operation of autonomous agricultural vehicles and equipment. The Barn Robot Event in Hanover, Germany, will focus on feed pusher robots in cattle barns. In live demonstrations, the robots will show how they can support cattle farmers in practical use on a prepared area.
International Cattle & Pig Event - with a visit from Nebraska (USA)
EuroTier is the platform for leading events in the international livestock sector. This is the venue wh ere livestock farmers, agribusiness and experts meet up for networking and professional exchange. Together with the DLG's partner organizations, EuroTier 2024 will once again offer topical conferences and evening events.
The International Cattle & Pig Event will take place on the eve of EuroTier on November 11, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. in the Convention Center, Room 2. Titled “Global markets and local frameworks - how pioneering farmers fit the future”, the event explores opportunities as a result of the rising demand globally for animal proteins. Producers in highly efficient regions of the world stand to gain. In parts of Europe, however, the current framework conditions, which includes the Green Deal, may lead to increased efforts towards extensification. What is the situation and how are leading dairy, beef cattle and pig farmers adapting? These and other topics will be discussed by experts from North America and Europe at this year's International Cattle & Pig Event, a prelude to EuroTier.
The Cattle & Pig Event will be opened by Hubertus Paetow, President of the DLG. The keynote speaker is Dr. Jim Pillen, current Governor of the State of Nebraska, USA, and founder and owner of Pillen Family Farms, Inc. Tom Dunne, President of European Dairy Farmers and Gert van Beek, President of European Pig Producers, will be contributing their views to the subsequent panel discussion: “Global markets and local frameworks - how pioneering farmers fit the future”. The closing address will be given by Georg Geucke, Chairman of the Board of the German Livestock Association (Bundesverband Rind und Schwein). Tickets for the event are priced at 49 euros and will be available in the online ticket store from August.
After the speaking session, the Bundesverband Rind und Schwein e. V, the German Livestock Association (BRS) and umbrella organization for the production of cattle and pigs in Germany, will be inviting guests to the adjoining “Agrill” informal gathering. At the joint barbecue event, attendees will have plenty of opportunity to interact with each other while experiencing the barbecue food - prepared on a tractor with a front-loading barbecue.
Tickets and travel information
The ticket shop for EuroTier 2024 is open. As the organizer, the DLG recommends purchasing online admission tickets in advance of the exhibition. EuroTier has several travel partners in Kazakhstan that will be happy to assist with further information regarding the 2024 event. If of interest, please visit the EuroTier website for a list of all partners: https://www.eurotier.com/en/
EnergyDecentral, the leading international trade fair for decentralized energy supply and the Inhouse Farming - Feed & Food Show both take place in parallel with EuroTier.
Entry tickets can now be purchased in the online ticket shop: https://www.messe-ticket.de/DLG-SHOP/ET24/Shop
Robot-assisted technologies leading to automation in agriculture is developing rapidly. Autonomous, adaptive agricultural systems play an increasing role in practical farming, as skilled labour is becoming scarce. With the help of sensor and electronics, many of these new systems can now assist farms with such a scenario.
Robotic solutions are increasingly employed in agriculture, including animal husbandry. However, robots for livestock farming can differ significantly from the technologies applied in arable farming. Often the role of robots in animal housing is to improve animal welfare but also to reduce environmental impact, optimise working conditions and ensure profitability.
FarmRobotix, the new DLG platform for robotics, AI and automation
The DLG has been focusing on the use of agricultural robots for many years. With its “FarmRobotix”, the DLG has now created a new platform for robotics, digitalisation, automation and AI in agriculture, which aims to provide knowledge transfer and networking. At EuroTier 2024, FarmRobotix will be presented as exhibits, technical programme and live demonstrations. In addition to daily presentations on the DLG Expert Stage, visitors can experience robots in action on special demo areas and gain practical insights into the operation of autonomous agricultural vehicles and equipment. The Barn Robot Event in Hanover, Germany, will focus on feed pusher robots in cattle barns. In live demonstrations, the robots will show how they can support cattle farmers in practical use on a prepared area.
International Cattle & Pig Event - with a visit from Nebraska (USA)
EuroTier is the platform for leading events in the international livestock sector. This is the venue wh ere livestock farmers, agribusiness and experts meet up for networking and professional exchange. Together with the DLG's partner organizations, EuroTier 2024 will once again offer topical conferences and evening events.
The International Cattle & Pig Event will take place on the eve of EuroTier on November 11, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. in the Convention Center, Room 2. Titled “Global markets and local frameworks - how pioneering farmers fit the future”, the event explores opportunities as a result of the rising demand globally for animal proteins. Producers in highly efficient regions of the world stand to gain. In parts of Europe, however, the current framework conditions, which includes the Green Deal, may lead to increased efforts towards extensification. What is the situation and how are leading dairy, beef cattle and pig farmers adapting? These and other topics will be discussed by experts from North America and Europe at this year's International Cattle & Pig Event, a prelude to EuroTier.
The Cattle & Pig Event will be opened by Hubertus Paetow, President of the DLG. The keynote speaker is Dr. Jim Pillen, current Governor of the State of Nebraska, USA, and founder and owner of Pillen Family Farms, Inc. Tom Dunne, President of European Dairy Farmers and Gert van Beek, President of European Pig Producers, will be contributing their views to the subsequent panel discussion: “Global markets and local frameworks - how pioneering farmers fit the future”. The closing address will be given by Georg Geucke, Chairman of the Board of the German Livestock Association (Bundesverband Rind und Schwein). Tickets for the event are priced at 49 euros and will be available in the online ticket store from August.
After the speaking session, the Bundesverband Rind und Schwein e. V, the German Livestock Association (BRS) and umbrella organization for the production of cattle and pigs in Germany, will be inviting guests to the adjoining “Agrill” informal gathering. At the joint barbecue event, attendees will have plenty of opportunity to interact with each other while experiencing the barbecue food - prepared on a tractor with a front-loading barbecue.
Tickets and travel information
The ticket shop for EuroTier 2024 is open. As the organizer, the DLG recommends purchasing online admission tickets in advance of the exhibition. EuroTier has several travel partners in Kazakhstan that will be happy to assist with further information regarding the 2024 event. If of interest, please visit the EuroTier website for a list of all partners: https://www.eurotier.com/en/
EnergyDecentral, the leading international trade fair for decentralized energy supply and the Inhouse Farming - Feed & Food Show both take place in parallel with EuroTier.
