Previews next month’s EuroTier livestock technology show in Germany

ENSURING farming is as efficient as it can be is one of the major goals of the huge EuroTier Show in Germany this November showcasing the latest innovations for livestock production.

However, those innovations that make jobs easier for a farmer don’t always have to be super expensive and full of sensors, buttons and batteries — as visitors to this year’s event will discover.

Something as simple as reinventing the humble calf feeding bucket will also feature at the show among the high-tech robotics.

EuroTier is classed as the world’s leading trade fair for animal production and is held every second year. Upwards of 150,000 visitors are expected to visit this year’s event traditionally organised by DLG, the German Agricultural Society.

The show will run from November 13 to 16 at the Hanover Exhibitions Grounds and will house 2,526 exhibitors from 62 countries exhibiting modern animal production solutions in over 260,000 square metres of space.

Each EuroTier, the organisers receive a number of entries for their prestigious awards with one gold medal and 25 silver medals up for grabs for whichever products they consider to be worthy of commendation.

This time the judges looked at 250 innovations from a total 300 entered and awarded the gold medal to German company Meier-Brakenberg for its Speedy Trough Suction Unit.