The seventh edition of Alltech’s Global Dairy & Beef event is returning to Europe from August 30 to September 2 in Normandy, France.
The event is held annually and brings together some of the most progressive dairy and beef producers from around the world to enable them to network, share experiences and discuss plans for the year ahead, according to Alltech.
Normandy is at the heart of the French ruminant industry and is home to more than 580,000 dairy cows on 12,500 dairy farms and more than a quarter of a million beef cattle residing on 5,800 beef farms.
The theme to this year’s Global Dairy & Beef is ‘What If?’ which follows on from the Alltech Symposium held in Lexington, Kentucky this month. Some of the key questions that will be posed include:
At the forefront of the agenda is how to farm an Efficient, Profitable and Sustainable (EPS) future. Alltech will examine the current industry and look at future trends, specifically addressing how farmers and producers can stay ahead of the curve.
In addition, tours will take attendees on a journey to some of France’s most unique farms in the Normandy region.
“This is a crucial time for dairy and beef farmers as markets evolve and encounter seismic shifts. Alltech Global Dairy & Beef 2014 will provide farmers with a unique insight on the future of dairy and beef trends, allowing them to capitalise on new market opportunities.” said Pearse Lyons, President and founder of Alltech.