19.00

Welcome and opening remarks

19:05

Virtual dairy AI roadshow part 1: Low input and dairy beef

Are you breeding the right cow for your farm? A series of short questions from farmers will be discussed by our panel of experts and suggestions made on the most suitable bull choices for 2021.

Panelists will include Senior Representatives from Dovea Genetics, Munster Bovine and Bull Bank.

19:30

Feeding to maximise your breeding decisions

A presentation looking at how important is the nutrition of your animal in ensuring an economic return on your breeding decisions.

19:46

“Chewing the Cud”

Presented by Agri Insider, our experts discuss and debate, in a no holds barred engaging and entertaining session, the hot topics in the world of Irish dairy farming including:

• Can EBI help increase profits on Irish dairy farmers into the future?
• What will Irish dairy farms look like if derogation is removed?

20:20

Virtual dairy AI roadshow part 2: medium to high input

Our experts return to give their advice on the best bull decisions for higher input systems.

Panelists will include Senior Representatives from World Wide Sires, Munster Bovine and Dovea Genetics.

20:48

Technology in breeding

What aids can help you in meeting your breeding targets and what are the cows’ nutritional requirements during this time?

21:20

ONE ON ONE INTERVIEW

Through the looking glass: Agri Insider’s Karol Kissane interviews John Jordan CEO Ornua on the outlook for global dairy and what Irish farmers need to do to ensure they are best placed to supply premium markets.

21:36

The Farmer Outlook:

ICMSA President Pat McCormack shares his views on dairying in 2021 and beyond

21:40

Day 1 concludes

19:00

Welcome and opening remarks

19:03

Beef – the backbone of rural Ireland

Our expert panel discuss beef farming and how it ties in to the future of rural Ireland from an environmental, social and economic perspective.

19:35

Beef AI virtual roadshow

Our breeding experts are on hand to recommend what AI bulls suit your system in 2021 based on short video questions from suckler farmers.

Panelists will include Senior Representatives from Bull Bank, Dovea Genetics and Munster Bovine.

20:03

“Chewing the cud”

Sparks could fly in our second edition of ‘Chewing the ‘Cud’ as our guests debate some interesting and controversial issues including:

• Is the Eurostar rating system working for the Irish beef farmer, from suckler farmer to finisher?
• How can the Irish suckler and beef industry best position itself to show it operates in an environmentally responsible manner?

20:43

The Pedigree Bull virtual roadshow

This session investigates what a farmer should be looking for when purchasing a pedigree bull for his/her herd and also takes a look at what different breeds have to offer

21:15

ONE ON ONE INTERVIEW

What markets want: Karol interviews Joe Burke Senior Manager of Beef and Livestock at Bord Bia to identify what beef markets will look like in 5 years’ time and what do Irish farmers need to know now to put themselves in the best position for the future. The interview will also include discussion on the new Protected Geographical Indicator (PGI) status for Irish beef and whether it will put money in farmers’ pockets?

21:35

Closing remarks