HDRF Next Generation Responsible Dairying Conference 2026

The eighth free Next Generation Dairying conference showcasing research on responsible, sustainable dairy farming, in person or online.

Funded by the Hannah Dairy Research Foundation, this eighth conference in the Next Generation Dairying series runs from Monday lunchtime to Tuesday lunchtime, with the main programme in two sessions on Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning. International speakers address how dairy farming can provide high quality nutrition while acting as environmental custodians, alongside responsibilities to animals, local economies, rural lifestyles and consumers. The programme also includes a pre-Conference research session organised by the Journal of Dairy Research on Monday morning and a post-Conference visit to the SRUC Greenshed Project on Tuesday afternoon. Attendance is free in person or online, with an optional Monday evening Conference Dinner.