HDRF Next Generation Resilient Dairying Conference 2025

This is a lunch-to-lunch dairy research-focused Conference held over two days (Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th November) at the Moredun Research Institute, Edinburgh. Plenary talks will feature topics such as resilience of animals (against disease), of husbandry (against environmental challenge) and of businesses (against economic uncertainty). Is resilience the route to sustainability? Or could a focus on resilience detract from the need for dairy enterprises to be flexible and agile in responding to changing circumstances? In addition to the Plenaries the programme will feature shorter submitted presentations and posters, and there will be a Panel Discussion session themed to the issue of agility in research, education, knowledge transfer and the broader industry. The Conference will be of interest to researchers from all sectors of dairying as well as dairy-industry service providers and farmers. Registration and attendance is free and online registration is also available to those who cannot attend in person. When registering please take care to choose the appropriate option. There will be a Conference Dinner on the Monday evening in the city centre, at the discounted cost of £25. This can be booked in the same way.

Registration

Use the "check availability" button to register. There are three registration options. To register for both days or for Monday PM only, choose "Monday". Only choose "Tuesday" if you are registering just for the Tuesday AM session.

Conference Dinner

This can be booked in the same way. The dinner will be held on Monday evening at the Whisky Experience on The Royal Mile in central Edinburgh, 7.30 for 8.00. Tickets are priced at the discounted price of £25 for an excellent four-course meal with choice of red or white wine.

Abstract submission

We welcome submissions for both short oral or poster presentations. Research related to the main theme is particularly welcome, but all dairy-relevant research is acceptable. There is a dedicated submission portal at www.journalofdairyresearch.org

Further information

The Programme and list of Plenary Speakers will be online soon, both here and on the Conference webpages at www.hannahdairyresearch.org.uk