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The growth of the world's population and the development of prosperity, particularly in emerging and developing countries, is continuing. This is also accompanied by an expansion in global animal husbandry. Animal welfare, sustainability and efficiency criteria are therefore increasingly taking centre stage in the areas of breeding, feeding and husbandry.

We at WEDA Dammann & Westerkamp have long been one of the leading suppliers and cover feeding technology, barn equipment and control systems in pig production, among other things. We also offer innovative pen concepts that focus on the well-being of the animals and at the same time enable economical and ergonomic working. 

With our expertise, we can provide professional support to those involved in dynamic change processes and jointly implement increased requirements. This is now also being recognised outside of pig production, with our systems being used in areas such as the production of animal proteins. We have already equipped several production plants for insect larvae and aquaculture worldwide. 

This closes a circle for us - in that our systems can increasingly be transferred to other areas of animal feeding. We want to present this to visitors at EuroTier 2024. After all, the focus here is no longer just on pigs, but also on aquaculture and insect feeding, areas of application where we will be welcoming existing and new customers to our stand to present our innovations for a sustainable future.

AGRAVIS Raiffeisen AG stands for innovative and sustainable agriculture and is clearly committed to the topics of livestock farming and animal nutrition. As AGRAVIS, we produce around one in four tonnes of compound feed in Germany at modern production sites. We see the upcoming structural changes as an opportunity for us.

We are an agricultural company. We advise farmers and supply them with products for animal-friendly and efficient livestock farming. With the help of innovative feeding concepts for ruminants such as our MX concept, combined with intelligent components, we reduce methane emissions in cattle farming by up to a third, for example. In the pig sector, our advisors are helping to reduce nutrient balances on farms with the "Future Feeding" concept. In this way, we reduce the need for arable land and improve the CO2 footprint.

As AGRAVIS, we are also able to provide a CO2 footprint calculated in accordance with EU standards for the majority of compound feed produced. The calculated value facilitates the carbon footprint assessment of agricultural operations. We process slurry and manure in biogas plants to produce valuable biomethane. Livestock farming is therefore an important component of the circular economy.

But we are also bridge builders, for example when it comes to integration. After all, agriculture needs reliable framework conditions - and these are sometimes more economical in a system of integration from the farm to the food trade. My appeal is also: if we want to continue to process raw materials from Germany and enjoy meat from Germany, then the entire value chain must discuss the how and what on an equal footing. EuroTier 2024 will certainly once again provide an excellent platform for this. This is where the industry meets, where innovations and concepts are described and discussed, but also where concrete decisions are made.

Innovative solutions are needed to make professional animal husbandry profitable, increase productivity and at the same time ensure animal welfare.

EuroTier is known as an innovative platform where international decision-makers from the professional livestock farming and livestock management sector can find a wide range of innovations and solutions, as well as a meeting place for the industry to exchange ideas with experts and make new contacts.

As the world market leader in loading technology, we will be presenting machines at EuroTier that are specially designed to meet the different requirements of these important customer groups - whether E-TECH machines that reduce CO₂ and noise emissions in the barn, particularly compact machines that are ideal for low clearance heights and narrow barn aisles or loading technology for straw harvesting. In the field of biogas, we can also advise our customers directly on site as to which machines are best suited to the size of their system and offer the best price-performance ratio in the long term.

The requirements for German livestock farming have changed fundamentally. With the goals of the Green Deal, the Farm to Fork strategy and the Taxonomy Regulation, the challenges continue to increase. This is already having an impact on farms that need loans or have to take out insurance policies. At the same time, the Russian war of aggression has made clear how important agriculture is for supplying the population with high-quality and cheap food. Questions arise from this tension between sustainability and security of supply. 

EuroTier is an international industry meeting place that can and must provide answers. For us, the fair is a driver of innovation and a reliable partner for practicable solutions. For our member companies, the fair is an indispensable source of impetus for shaping farms of the future.

Sustainable food production is inconceivable without animal husbandry. EuroTier is a must for farmers who are open to innovations and to a professional exchange with colleagues from home and abroad.

EuroTier 2022 was an impressive experience for me. The trade fair attracted an international audience from the agricultural sector and offered a diverse range of innovations and solutions for animal husbandry. We will definitely be back at EuroTier 2024.

What makes EuroTier special is its unique ability to provide an impressive stage for young start-ups. This event enables new and emerging companies to introduce themselves to a global community and make valuable contacts. The DLG Agrifuture Concept Award in particular is a real opportunity for young innovative companies.

The opportunity to exchange ideas with experts and like-minded people from all over the world is extremely valuable. EuroTier is definitely an event that I can recommend to anyone in the industry to follow current developments and gain inspiring insights. For young start-ups, it also offers a unique opportunity to present themselves on the global stage and realise potential for growth and success.

Due to the numerous regulations and conditions, uncertainty is presenting our farmers with a major challenge. We are firmly convinced that it takes courage to invest in livestock farming. Added to this is the fact that social acceptance for the work of farmers appears to be constantly declining and that food is therefore decreasing in value.

With our developments and mindset, we aim to ensure that farmers can concentrate on relevant issues such as animal comfort and health as well as work efficiency and therefore enjoy economic success. Ultimately, quality of life has to be established for our farmers in this process.

We would like to create a beautiful place in which our customers can work (and live).

Looking at climate change, it can clearly be stated that the consequences of our decisions only become tangible for the next generation(s). The issues of an increasing number of extreme weather events and their impacts on flora and fauna as well as our shortage of land must be decided on responsibly today, even if their consequences will only be felt by the coming generation(s). The active build-up of humus on our fields during the livestock farming cycle is able to store CO₂, for instance, and this soil also offers good absorptive properties in the event of heavy rain. Thanks to our multi-construction design concepts, we create resource-efficient barns that are nevertheless well equipped for increases in the number of extreme weather events. In doing so, we pay attention to insulated roofs, under which a microclimate is established. The natural air circulation is therefore sufficient. The multi-construction design alone leads to comparatively less roof area, meaning that a lower volume of water has to be transported away after heavy rainfalls.

We urgently need our farmers, because only they can sustainably gear us up for climate change so that the next generation can still inherit a valuable piece of land.

EuroTier is a very important platform for us. By talking to international customers, dealers and colleagues we obtain direct feedback on whether we are doing our work well or need to improve. We also enjoy the high-level dialogue. In the run-up to each EuroTier, we specifically reflect on the market’s current challenges and how we can offer solutions through innovations.

At Danish Pig Genetics we work innovatively to create new knowledge and new ways to progress and improvement in the global pig industry. We look forward to the future. Danish Pig Genetics' mission is to create the best and most sustainable breeding animals within the pig industry – both from a financial and environmental point of view.

Our latest breeding program update focuses even more on stronger sows, stronger piglets and better results for our customers' overall business. A strong emphasis on feed efficiency through the breeding goal of "saved feed" and an even more focus on survivability are key. And this without losing focus on litter size and with the aim that the job in the stable should be easier.

Our customers are much more than customers. They are our close business partners. The world's leading trade fair EuroTier offers the perfect platform for us to meet with both our existing and new customers from all countries around the world. This is unique. We are looking forward to the upcoming EuroTier with great expectations.

We are leading providers of advanced solutions for the meat industry; however, we recognized the need to face the global challenges in animal farming with regards to animal welfare at livestock slaughter. This motivated us to design mobile slaughter units that significantly take preventive measures against the suffering of cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and poultry by keeping them in their familiar surroundings until slaughter.

Given the global decline of centralized slaughterhouses, members of the livestock industry face challenges in accessing suitable slaughter facilities nearby. Our solution focuses on decentralizing meat processing by utilizing self-contained units adhering to stringent food safety standards. This localization of processing not only maintains meat freshness and safety but also reduces carbon emissions from transportation. This aligns with eco-conscious consumer preferences and contributes to a more sustainable and environmentally conscious meat industry. Furthermore, the economic burdens faced by farmers is alleviated. Our modular model and trailer model revolutionize farming by addressing multifaceted animal farming challenges holistically.

Participating in EuroTier holds great significance for the animal farming industry. The fair provides a global platform to showcase products and services, highlighting innovations that enhance efficiency and sustainability for farmers. EuroTier 2024 participation is essential for those committed to fostering a sustainable and resilient future that benefits all stakeholders — farmers, consumers, livestock, and the environment.