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07-07-2025
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Global Experts To Gather At NZ's First International Precision Dairy Farming Conference
Being held in New Zealand for the first time, the conference is delivered byDairyNZ in collaboration with leading research and industry partners. Running from35 December 2025, the event arrives at a pivotal moment as sustainable dairy growth … Experts from 24 countries are coming to see why New Zealand is at the heart of global dairy success as Christchurch gets ready to host the4th International Precision Dairy Farming Conference,this December. Being held in New Zealand for the first time, the conference is delivered byDairyNZ in collaboration with leading research and industry partners. Running from3–5 December 2025, the event arrives at a pivotal moment as sustainable dairy growth becomes a key focus for policymakers and farmers alike. Providingreal-world insightsinto how precision tools and technologies are shaping the future of the dairy industry, the conference will feature: Farm visitsshowing diverse and innovative precision technologies in action. 120 accepted submissions covering cutting-edge science and practical applications. Keynote sessions and farmer panelsexploring research, adoption strategies, investment considerations, and system integration. 'DairyNZ is proud to show leadership in applied science, with this conference delivering for both farmers and scientists. We are bringing together dairy farmers, researchers, rural professionals and agri-tech innovators,' saysNico Lyons, DairyNZ Head of Science. 'We're showcasing tools and insights grounded in farm reality, backed by research, and ready to support better decisions on-farm.' Experts will present on topics such asanimal monitoring, sensor technology, and data use, alongside local farmers sharing their experiences with precision approaches inpasture management, reproduction, animal health, and labour efficiency. DairyNZ Chair Tracy Brown says several leading companies are supporting the conference, includingHalter, CowManager, and DeLaval (platinum, gold, and silver event sponsors, respectively) as well as other industry partners. 'By combining world-class science with practical farmer experience, our goal is to help farmers get the best out of their systems—such as increased productivity, improved animal care, or greater environmental gains,' saysTracy. Craig Piggott, CEO of Halter says: 'Helping farmers unlock more value from their land, animals, and time is at the core of what we do. We're excited to support this event because it's all about impact on the ground.' International keynote speakers include Professor David Rose (Harper Adams University, UK) covering the role of social science for precision dairy research, Assistant Professor Joao Dorea (University of Wisconsin–Madison, US) on artificial intelligence and machine learning, and Dr Claudia Kamphuis (Wageningen University, Netherlands) on digital twins and use of drones in grazing systems. Registrations are now openfor farmers—with dairy farmers able to access a discount via Early Bird registration—and for researchers, students, and sector professionals at:
Scoop
07-07-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Global Experts To Gather At NZ's First International Precision Dairy Farming Conference
Experts from 24 countries are coming to see why New Zealand is at the heart of global dairy success as Christchurch gets ready to host the4th International Precision Dairy Farming Conference,this December. Being held in New Zealand for the first time, the conference is delivered byDairyNZ in collaboration with leading research and industry partners. Running from3–5 December 2025, the event arrives at a pivotal moment as sustainable dairy growth becomes a key focus for policymakers and farmers alike. Providingreal-world insightsinto how precision tools and technologies are shaping the future of the dairy industry, the conference will feature: Farm visitsshowing diverse and innovative precision technologies in action. 120 accepted submissions covering cutting-edge science and practical applications. Keynote sessions and farmer panelsexploring research, adoption strategies, investment considerations, and system integration. 'DairyNZ is proud to show leadership in applied science, with this conference delivering for both farmers and scientists. We are bringing together dairy farmers, researchers, rural professionals and agri-tech innovators,' saysNico Lyons, DairyNZ Head of Science. 'We're showcasing tools and insights grounded in farm reality, backed by research, and ready to support better decisions on-farm.' Experts will present on topics such asanimal monitoring, sensor technology, and data use, alongside local farmers sharing their experiences with precision approaches inpasture management, reproduction, animal health, and labour efficiency. DairyNZ Chair Tracy Brown says several leading companies are supporting the conference, includingHalter, CowManager, and DeLaval (platinum, gold, and silver event sponsors, respectively) as well as other industry partners. 'By combining world-class science with practical farmer experience, our goal is to help farmers get the best out of their systems—such as increased productivity, improved animal care, or greater environmental gains,' saysTracy. Craig Piggott, CEO of Halter says: 'Helping farmers unlock more value from their land, animals, and time is at the core of what we do. We're excited to support this event because it's all about impact on the ground." International keynote speakers include Professor David Rose (Harper Adams University, UK) covering the role of social science for precision dairy research, Assistant Professor Joao Dorea (University of Wisconsin–Madison, US) on artificial intelligence and machine learning, and Dr Claudia Kamphuis (Wageningen University, Netherlands) on digital twins and use of drones in grazing systems. Registrations are now openfor farmers—with dairy farmers able to access a discount via Early Bird registration—and for researchers, students, and sector professionals at:
