FUTURE-READY
DAIRY FARMING
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2026 POSITIVE FARMERS
DAIRY CONFERENCE
14 & 15 JAN - CORK
FARM with CLARITY and CONFIDENCE while INCREASING PROFITS
Success in farming doesn’t happen by chance -
Plan ahead, be prepared, and learn from the best.
FARM with CLARITY and CONFIDENCE while INCREASING PROFITS
Unlocking the Secrets of Dairy Excellence.
• Anticipating Tomorrow’s Challenges As the Dairy Event of the Year, we explore the key challenges European dairy farmers will face over the next 5–10 years — and share evidence- based solutions to help you navigate them successfully. • The Positive Farmers Dairy Conference is the premier event for progressive dairy farmers — an unmissable opportunity to gain practical insights, proven strategies, and fresh inspiration to future-proof your farm. • Focused on What Matters Most Our core message is simple: Profitable dairy production is possible — without sacrificing your time, family, or well-being.
"The Best Investment You Can Make"
Real voices from the field.
Watch what past delegates had to say about the Positive Farmers Conference —
why they come, what they gained, and how it’s transformed the way they farm.
Watch 2025 Delegate Feedback
14th & 15th January 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Cork
Our Team
A vibrant, progressive team of active dairy farmers and industry leaders, whose focus is on profitable, simple, labour
efficient systems. Embracing cutting-edge research, science and environmental issues together with an insight into
the direction the industry needs to go in.
Future Ready Dairy Farm Competition.
We’re proud to host the Future Ready Dairy Farm Competition, an initiative that inspires the
next generation of Irish dairy leaders.
Each year, students present innovative ideas and fresh perspectives that will help shape the
future of Irish dairying. This is more than a competition — it’s a platform for emerging
talent to contribute to a thriving, sustainable dairy sector.
Participants gain a unique opportunity to:
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Share their vision with experienced farmers and industry professionals
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Network with successful dairy producers
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Take part in an exclusive, tailored farm walk
Join us in supporting the future of Irish dairy farming — powered by fresh thinking and
bold ambition.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
A special thank you to our Gold Sponsor LIC, for their invaluable support in making this event possible.
We also extend our appreciation to our Silver Sponsors — MSD, Interchem, and Bank of Ireland—for their
commitment to supporting dairy excellence.
Conference Resources
At Positive Farmers, the value doesn’t end when the conference does. - You can explore:
We’re proud to host the Future
Ready Dairy Farm Competition, an
initiative that inspires the next
generation of Irish dairy leaders.
Each year, students present
innovative ideas and fresh
perspectives that will help shape the
future of Irish dairying.
This is more than a competition —
it’s a platform for emerging talent to
contribute to a thriving, sustainable
dairy sector.
Join us in supporting the future of
Irish dairy farming — powered by
fresh thinking and bold ambition.
Farming with Clarity & Confidence
- Growing Profits while Making Time
for What Matters Most
POSITIVE FARMERS
Sponsored by
This competition is held each year to encourage students
to shape the future of Irish dairying.
Unlocking the Secrets of Dairy Excellence.
Anticipating Tomorrow’s Challenges At the Dairy Event of the Year, we explore the key challenges European dairy farmers will face over the next 5–10 years and share evidence- based solutions to help you navigate them successfully. The Positive Farmers Dairy Conference It is the premier event for progressive dairy farmers — an unmissable opportunity to gain practical insights, proven strategies, and fresh inspiration to future -proof your farm. Focused on What Matters Most Our core message is simple: Profitable dairy production is possible without sacrificing your time, family, or well-being.
