The Dairy Show is set to the Bath & West Showground in Somerset on October 4, 2023, and will showcase the latest innovation in the dairy industry as well as facilitating discussions on matters topical to producers.
Organisers of the Dairy Show have said that the event remains “as important to the dairy calendar as ever” as farmers and producers continue to face industry pressures.
Head of shows at the Royal Bath & West of England Society, Jess Chiplen, said: “Dairy farmers continue to experience the effects of global events, and are certainly being challenged by the disparity between input costs and a falling milk price.
“There remains a lot of pressure on producers, and it does require more robust action from government and industry.
“But it is also clear that the sector is resilient and determined; it continues to develop pioneering solutions to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss, and importantly, the solutions can support our world-class farmers in being productive, profitable farm businesses.”
Chiplen said the show offers the opportunity for like-minded producers and allied industries to come together.
The theme of carbon
The Dairy Show’s theme this year will be carbon with the focus being on reducing carbon footprints and capitalising on carbon as a natural resource.
Farm Carbon Toolkit, Trinity Ag-Tech, Mole Valley Farmers and Bennaman will be joining producers in the seminar tent at the show on the topic.
“It is well timed, with many producers looking for greater transparency and consistency around natural capital markets and carbon measurement,” Chiplen said.
Dairy cattle are set to remain at the heart of the show, as organisers expect exhibitors to travel from all over the country to compete in a variety of breed classes ahead of champions of these going head-to-head for the Supreme Champion title.
Competition entries are now open to all classes, including for the Jersey Cattle Society of the UK and the English Guernsey Cattle Society’s national shows. Entries for the Dairy Show and national shows must be submitted before the deadline of September 19, 2023.
Jack Cordery, chief executive of headline sponsor Mole Valley Farmers said the company is delighted to continue its “long-standing association” with the Dairy Show.
“For more than 40 years the event has showcased the dairy industry and championed the sector,” he said.
“As a farmer-owned business with a co-operative ethos, the show gives us a strong platform to meet with our customers and demonstrate how we can support their farms.”
“The Society is very pleased to be welcoming everyone back to the show,” Chiplen said.
“And we’re equally looking forward to celebrating the best in British dairying at the Dairy Industry Dinner, taking place on the evening before (October 3).”
