Next Generation Dairying for Local and Global Consumers
Moredun Research Institute, Edinburgh
November 25th and 26th 2019
The theme for the 2019 Next Generation Dairying Workshop was Local and Global Consumers.
- Plenary speakers from different dairy research disciplines addressed the topic from the perspectives of production, primary product and processed product, all with a view to meeting the needs of consumers
- The five Small Grant Projects funded by the Hannah Dairy Research Foundation were previewed
- Open Submission sessions featured the work of younger dairy researchers
- A FarmerPreneur Panel of successful and innovative Scottish dairy farmers discussed how to build profitable and sustainable businesses through closer engagement with local consumers
- A major multinational processor described their relationships with consumers at home and abroad, including in developing countries
- Two new Dairy Innovation Centres planned for Scotland were featured
- The Workshop Dinner was held at the Whisky Experience on Edinburgh's Royal Mile. The After Dinner Speaker was Marie Haskell
