Better Farming Better Business Better Living
2022 POSITIVE FARMERS DAIRY CONFERENCE
Much More that just a Conference;
This is your best opportunity to network with the largest assembly of focused, high performing dairy farmers, speakers,
industry leaders and scientists, from Ireland, UK, Europe, U.S. and New Zealand.
Linda O’Neill
Matthew Gunningham
More speakers to be announced
Marginal milk
Carbon footprint
Work load
Risk
Work- life balance.
Environmental impact of two systems
Which system is more bankable?
DISCLAIMER:
The information on the event website is correct at the time of publication. However, the event organisers reserve the right to change information. The event organisers
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect of the consequences of any failure to operate, accident or injury which may occur on services reserved. The right is
reserved to add, withdraw or substitute speakers and vary the advertised programme.
Preparing for a New Era
Positioning Ourselves For A VIBRANT AND PROSPEROUS FUTURE
We would be grateful if you would take the time to complete the feedback survey to assist us
in our continuous improvement efforts. Your opinion is valued. Thank you your support.
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Chairperson: Michael Murphy (
Irish dairy farming)
leader)
Chairperson: Michael Murphy (
Irish dairy farming leader)
Chairperson: Michael Murphy (
Irish dairy farming leader)
Chairperson: Michael Murphy (
Irish dairy farming
leader)
We hope to stretch and stimulate farmers’ minds and provide a forum for the open exchange of ideas, knowledge
and science.
Positive Farmers, Cork, Ireland
Open; Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
Telephone; 353 87 6457987
Email: positivefarmers@gmail.com
What you gain from participating in the best Dairy Conference
Effective Management of Farm Finances
Full house at the 2017 Dairy Conference
Registration at 2017 Conference
Joint Committee of Agriculture.
Michael Murphy & Piet Boer (FrieslandCampina)
Check-In, Refreshments & Networking
2022 Positive Farmers Dairy Conference Programme
Join us for complimentary Tea/Coffee and Finger Food, before you set off home.
Networking Lunch
Networking Refreshment break
9:45 - 10:00
10:00 - 11:40
11:40 - 13:10
13:10 - 14:30
14:30 - 16:00
16:00 - 16:30
16:30 - 18:00
19:30 - 01:00
9:40 - 9:45
9:00 - 9:40
Michael Murphy
Irish dairy farming leader
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Session 3 Pasture First - A Farm Advantage
Complimentary Finger Food and networking
Setting the Scene - Preparing for a New Era
Session 3. Is EBI Delivering?
Chairperson: Robert Troy (Dairy Farmer)
Sexed semen
Is genomics delivering?
Is EBI delivering?
Session 4. My Story
Places are limited – so Book Now!
This is a Conference not to be missed.
Online booking: www.positivefarmers.ie Contact us: positivefarmers@gmail.com Phone: 353 87 6457987
Conference Networking Dinner
Thank you for support and we wish you a healthy and prosperous year.
Better Farming - Better Business - Better Living
The Grazed Grass Route
Radisson Blu Hotel, Cork. JUNE 28th & 29th 2022
Outline strategy
Farm System Comparisons
3.5/2.6 cows/per/ha
Capital Investment
Hours/per cow
Session 1.
Vision for the Future
Global Perceptive
Differentiating and capturing value
Future of food
Grazed grass rich route
Health attributes of grass produced milk
Session 2.
Farm System Comparison - What is the right stocking rate?
Laurence Shalloo
Head of the Animal & Grassland Research
and Innovation programme
Teagasc, Moorepark, Co. Cork.
1
2
Two farmers tell their inspirational stories
Where to now?
Conference Networking Dinner
2022 Positive Farmers Dairy Conference Programme
Radisson Blu Hotel, Cork. JUNE 28th & 29th 2022
Registration, refreshments and networking
Networking Lunch
Networking Refreshment break
9:30 - 11:00
11:00 - 11:30
11:30 - 13:00
13:00 - 14:15
14:15 - 15:15
15:15 - 16:45
16:45 - 16:50
16:50 - 18:00
9:00 - 9:30
Chairperson: Gillian O’Sullivan (OAD dairy farmer, Vet)
Session 3 Pasture First - A Farm Advantage
Session 7 Key to Managing Change
What are the things that lead to a happy life
What steps to take
Open discussion with many contributors - will make for a very interesting and informative session
Session 8. Managing Volatility
Places are limited – so Book Now!
This is a Conference not to be missed.
Online booking: www.positivefarmers.ie Contact us: positivefarmers@gmail.com Phone: 353 87 6457987
Flexible Milking Systems
Looking at alternative milking system that will attract future staff members
Dairy NZ 10/7
Chairperson: John McNamara (Teagasc, Moorepark)
Session 5.
People Friendly Farming
Session 6
Successful Farming Clover
Conference Close
Complementary - Farewell & Networking Buffet
Chairperson: Niall Murphy (Emerald Dairy’s
Chairperson: Michael Murphy (
Irish dairy farming leader)
Dr. Brendan Horan
Research Officer
Grassland Science and Innovation
Teagasc, Moorepark, Co. Cork.
Mike Birmingham (Dairy Farmer)
Barry Bateman (Dairy Farmer)
Dr. Frank Buckley
Research Officer
Animal Breeding
Teagasc, Moorepark, Co. Cork
Shane Chambers (Dairy Farmer)
Matthew Gunningham
Tasmanian dairy farmer &
Nuffield Scholar
Jerry McGuire
Dairy farming in Co Tipperary
Paul Edwards
Senior Scientist, DairyNZ
Matthew Gunningham
Tasmanian dairy farmer &
Nuffield Scholar
Dr James Humphreys
Research Officer, Teagasc
Peter Young
Organic dairy farmer, Kildare
Dr. Nollaig Heffernan
Management Consultant
John Fitzpatrick
Donnacha O’Çallaghan
ex Irish international & Munster rugby player
Build Your Network
Reconnect with friends and colleagues. make
new connections with potential mentors
and partners. This Conference offers unrivalled
networking opportunities allowing you to build
your network during scheduled coffee breaks,
lunches and the Conference Dinner.
Chairperson: Aidan Brennan (
Irish Farmers Journal)
To be announced
Marginal milk
Carbon footprint
Work load
Risk
Work- life balance.
Environmental impact of two systems
Which system is more bankable?
DISCLAIMER:
The information on the event website is correct at the time of publication. However, the event organisers reserve the right to change information. The event organisers
disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect of the consequences of any failure to operate, accident or injury which may occur on services reserved. The right is
reserved to add, withdraw or substitute speakers and vary the advertised programme.
We would be grateful if you would take the time to complete the feedback survey to assist us
in our continuous improvement efforts. Your opinion is valued. Thank you your support.
2022 POSITIVE FARMERS DAIRY CONFERENCE
Much More that just a Conference;
This is your best opportunity to network with the largest
assembly of focused, high performing dairy farmers, speakers,
industry leaders and scientists, from Ireland, UK, Europe, U.S.
and New Zealand.
Excellent speakers, evidence based research and new
advancements in the dairy industry are hallmarks of this
conference. With cutting edge topics, a global perspective, and
the latest research, this event provides unparalleled networking
Preparing for a New Era
Positioning Ourselves For A VIBRANT AND PROSPEROUS FUTURE
Better Farming Better Business Better Living
353 87 6457987
Open; Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
What you gain from participating in the best Dairy Conference
Effective Management of Farm Finances
Full house at the 2017 Dairy Conference
Registration at 2017 Conference
Joint Committee of Agriculture.
Michael Murphy & Piet Boer (FrieslandCampina)
Registration, refreshments and networking
2022 Positive Farmers Dairy Conference Programme
Join us for complimentary Tea/Coffee and Finger Food, before you set off home.
Lunch
Refreshment break
9:45 - 10:00
10:00 - 11:40
11:40 - 13:10
13:10 - 14:30
14:30 - 16:00
16:00 - 16:30
16:30 - 18:00
19:30 - 01:00
9:40 - 9:45
9:00 - 9:40
Michael Murphy
Irish dairy farming leader
Conference Opening
Session 3 Pasture First - A Farm Advantage
Complimentary Finger Food and networking
Setting the Scene - Preparing for a New Era
Session 3. Next Generation Herd
Chairperson: Aidan Brennan
Sexed semen
Is genomics delivering?
Is EBI delivering?
Session 4. My Story
Places are limited – so Book Now!
This is a Conference not to be missed.
Online booking: www.positivefarmers.ie Contact us: positivefarmers@gmail.com Phone: 353 87 6457987
Conference Networking Dinner
Thank you for support and we wish you a healthy and prosperous year.
Better Farming - Better Business - Better Living
The Grazed Grass Route
Radisson Blu Hotel, Cork. Jan 12th & 13th 2022
Outline strategy
Farm System Comparisons
3.5/2.6 cows/per/ha
Capital Investment
Hours/per cow
Chairperson: Paudi Kelly
Session 1.
Vision for the Future
Global Perceptive
Differentiating and capturing value
Future of food
Grazed grass rich route
Health attributes of grass produced milk
Session 2.
Farm System Comparison
To be announced
1
2
Two farmers tell their inspirational stories
Where to now?
Conference Networking Dinner
2022 Positive Farmers Dairy Conference Programme
Radisson Blu Hotel, Cork. Jan 12th & 13th 2022
Registration, refreshments and networking
Lunch
Refreshment break
9:30 - 11:00
11:00 - 11:30
11:30 - 13:00
13:00 - 14:15
14:15 - 15:15
15:15 - 16:45
16:45 - 16:50
16:50 - 18:00
9:00 - 9:30
Chairperson: Gillian O’Sullivan
Session 3 Pasture First - A Farm Advantage
Session 7 Personal Change
Chairperson: Michael Murphy
What are the things that lead to a happy life
Session 8. Achieving high performance
Places are limited – so Book Now!
This is a Conference not to be missed.
Online booking: www.positivefarmers.ie Contact us: positivefarmers@gmail.com Phone: 353 87 6457987
Flexible Milking Systems
Looking at alternative milking system that will attract future staff members
Dairy NZ 10/7
Chairperson: John McNamara
Session 5.
People Friendly Farming
Session 6
Successful Farming Cover Long Term
Setting standards
Conference Close
Complementary - Farewell & Networking Buffet
Chairperson:
Chairperson: Niall Murphy
Chairperson: Michael Murphy
Dr. Brendan Horan
Research Officer, Teagasc
Mike Birmingham (panel)
Shane Chambers (panel)
Dr. Frank Buckley
Research Officer, Teagasc
Mark Cassidy (panel)
Pat Ryan (panel)
Michael Bateman (panel)
Matthew Jackson
Award winning UK dairy farmer
Jerry McGuire
Dairy farming in Co Tipperary
Paul Edwards
Dr. Emer Kennedy
Research Officer, Teagasc
Dr James Humphreys
Research Officer, Teagasc
Dr. Nollaig Heffernan
Management Consultant
