On 14 November, the DLG (German Agricultural Society) is organising the Young Farmers Day, which attracts young people from Germany and from countries across Europe
Young professionals, entrepreneurs, students and apprentices can benefit from EuroTier’s extensive information for young career starters. On 13 November, the focus of the exhibition will be on the next generation, with young breeders having the opportunity to meet and network at the cross-species Young Breeders' Meeting. In addition, the Job Wall offers a compact overview of current job advertisements in the agricultural industry. The day programme will cover talks, presentations and networking events, and will take place in Hall 13.
The Young Farmers Day is the central meeting place for all those at the beginning of their career in agriculture and agribusiness. The event caters to the needs of the entire young segment which includes young farmers, students, pupils and young professionals in the agricultural upstream or downstream industry. With the panel discussion: 'Increasing animal welfare, surviving globally - is that possible?' Rebecca Derstappen from the Thünen Institute, Germany; Verena Beck, Brand Fleisch; and Jörg Struve, Struve Agrar will talk about higher animal welfare standards and higher production costs, a situation that has led some producers and players in the meat industry to address their international competitiveness.
Three keynote speeches on the topic of direct farm sales will take place, followed by another panel discussion exploring how cows can be viewed as climate pests. Other presentations will focus on biogas plants and alternative housing options to the conventional animal housing.
Ideal for young career starters is another panel discussion titled: 'Herd management programmes - the foundation for your success in dairy cattle management,' which allows attendees to learn how a herd management programme can help them develop the skills they need for a successful future in dairy farming.
At the last talk of the day, 'Junge DLG: Your springboard to the future,' young visitors will learn what it means to be part of the Junge DLG network and how to get involved. In addition, the Junge DLG is organizing a “Guided Innovations Tour” of the exhibition grounds in cooperation with the two German universities of Kiel and Weihenstephan.
To celebrate the end to a successful day, the event will culminate in the Young Farmers Party which will offer young farmers a well-deserved break away from the hard day-to-day work. The party will take place on the evening of 14 November from in the Munich Hall at the Hanover exhibition grounds.
DLG to organise Young Farmers Day this November
The Young Farmers Day is the central meeting place for all those at the beginning of their career in agriculture and agribusiness. (Image source: DLG)
