IT IS being billed as the UK’s must-attend dairy industry event, that brings together all facets of the dairy industry at the International Centre in Telford, and there's now less than a fortnight to go until UK Dairy Day 2019.
The 6th annual event, on Wednesday September 11, will be an opportunity for anyone connected to the dairy industry to network, share knowledge, learn, and most importantly make business decisions ahead of the winter.
A leading line up of judges will cast their professional eye over the dairy breeds in the show ring. The National Ayrshire Show will be judged by Gilmour Lawrie, the National Brown Swiss Show judged by Robbie Radel and the National Holstein Show judged by Patrick Rüttimann, along with classes for Dairy Shorthorn judged by Seimon Thomas, Guernsey by Colin Gleed and Jersey by Matt Pye.
A large entry of cattle will compete in the show ring for a share of the £25,000 prize fund, with over 240 cattle stalls booked to exhibitors travelling from across the UK. There will also be a new product competition, a range of practical demonstrations, a dedicated calf rearing zone, seminars, an innovation zone and a sharing knowledge zone.
Event director, Sue Cope, commented: “At a time when Brexit poses uncertainty, UK Dairy Day will provide an opportunity for dairy farmers and the industry to discuss the future challenges that Brexit may present, to network, share knowledge and do business at a time of year when important decisions need to be made. The event is free to attend along with free parking and Wi-Fi."
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