IDF WORLD DAIRY SUMMIT 2015 NEWSLETTER: MAY 2015
IDF WORLD DAIRY SUMMIT 2015 NEWSLETTER: MAY 2015
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION CLOSED, STANDARD REGISTRATION OPEN!
We would like to thank those who have submitted their abstracts for the IDF World Dairy Summit 2015. On June 1, we will begin notifying presenting authors if their abstracts have been accepted. Full guidelines on preparing the presentations will be given at this stage. For more information, click here or contact us at speakers@idfwds2015.com.
Standard registration is open from May 1 till July 31. Click here to view the standard registration fees and here to proceed with your registration. For more information please reach out to us at registration@idfwds2015.com.
IMPORTANT: all those who have submitted their abstracts are invited to register at the early registration rates, regardless of whether their abstracts have been included in the programme.
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME
Under the theme of Closing the Nutritional Gap with Sustainable Dairy, this year’s Summit features a rich scientific programme with 9 conferences, each covering the most important issues of interest to dairy farmers, producers, scientists, policy makers and other professionals. Follow our monthly newsletters to get a glimpse of the conference of your interest!
DAIRY POLICIES AND ECONOMICS CONFERENCE
Global and Regional Challenges to Economic Sustainability of the Dairy Supply Chain
September 22, 2015 | Tuesday
Conference Manager: Mr. Gilles Froment (CA)
Representative of the local Organising Committee: Mrs. Lilija Tepelienė (LT)
The conference will provide the state-of-the-art of the dairy sector from global and regional perspective. In-depth analysis, trends and forecasts of milk production will be presented for debate on dairy policy developments, industry restructuring and other measures in the context of dairy sustainability from economic and policy perspectives. Click here to read more.
ANALYTIC TOOLS CONFERENCE
Integration of Analytical Systems into the Milk Control Chain
September 24, 2015 | Thursday
Conference Manager: Dr. Saulius Savickis (LT)
The purpose of the conference is to address, how analytics are integrated in a whole sustainable raw milk control chain, and present good practices in different countries. The keynote presentation will cover examples related to demand being ahead of analytics and the other way round, and explore, how to achieve optimal analytical results. Three different countries, including Lithuania, will provide case studies on how laboratory systems are implemented to increase efficiency of official controls and enhance consumer confidence. Click here to read more.
IDF DAIRY FARMERS FORUM PROGRAMME ANNOUNCED
The first ever IDF Dairy Farmers Forum is taking shape – its preliminary programme has been announced outlining its main topics and technical tour schedule. On September 19, the participants will be invited to a comprehensive technical tour across farms, feed operations and research facilities accompanied by an entertaining introduction to Lithuanian cultural heritage and cuisine. The Forum discussions on September 20 will focus on three main topics: Dairy Farm Risk Management; Animal Welfare (Anti-Milk Campaigns / Consumer Confidence in Milk); and Environmental Challenges in Dairy Farming.
Click here for the preliminary programme, registration and more information about the IDF Dairy Farmers Forum. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate contacting us by email at registration@idfwds2015.com.
