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This year’s IDF World Dairy Summit brings the world of farming together from all continents. In Rotterdam farmers from around the world ‘dare to dairy’. Four interesting sessions are on the program on Tuesday 18th October:

• In the nutrition session, Chantal Jörissen, innovation manager at DSM, brings in new insights about the way feed additives can reduce the methane emission.Massimo Bionaz, assistant professor Oregon State University, is explaining the role of nutri-genomics in future dairy farming.

• The world dairy situation seen from a farmers’ view is presented by Torsten Hemme. In this economic session, local aspects will be colored by representatives from Europe, Asia, and South America.

• After the plenary session with Robin Ganzert, from America Humane Association,Alfred de Vries, from breeding co-op CRV, and Alex Strolenberg from GEA’s, talk about the way new information technology can improve animal health & welfare.

• Farming & Circular economy is at the focus of the last session. A quick overview shows the newest developments from Ireland, The Netherlands and New Zealand

For more information, take a look at the farmers’ program!

Don’t miss out on the interesting online dialogue, with several blogs posted on theIDF World Dairy Summit 2016 website each week. Register now at www.idfwds2016.com