DLG International GmbH as organizers of EuroTier China and EuroTier Middle East present a preview for the 2021 editions of their trade fairs at EuroTier digital 2021.

• EuroTier China Preview Day: February 9, 2021 from 09:00 to 14:00 CET.

• EuroTier Middle East Preview Day: February 10, 2021 from 09:00 to 14:00 CET.

EuroTier digital 2021.
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Hear from the top industry leaders as well as representatives from the authorities in these thriving markets and discover new opportunities to grow your business and find the right network to succeed.

Panel Discussions at the EuroTier China Preview Day at EuroTier digital 2021:

Spotlight on “Pig farming of the future”

The panel discussion focuses on the latest changes and future trends in the Chinese pig breeding industry.

Experts from Europe and China will discuss about:

• The future Sino-Europe cooperation in the pig breeding industry
• Challenges in the industry such as the changing economics of pork production and disease prevention
• Market outlook: Chinese pig breeding

The keynote speech will be given by Prof. Robert Hoste, Senior Pig Production Economist at Wageningen Economic Research. In his speech he will talk about: Pig production shows a large variety among countries in the world in e.g. efficiency, sustainability, farm size, cost of production and supply chain cooperation. A further industrialization and integration of supply chains is to be expected. Based on a 4P model, the speech will focus on elements that will shape the pig production of the future. Just to mention a few: resource efficiency, animal health control, the role of concerned employees, smart farming, and risk management. The contribution will address challenges as well as opportunities in the future pig production.

He will be joined by industry experts in the panel discussion:

• Chris Wang, National Sales Director at Danbred
• Hans Olijslagers, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Topigs Norsvin
• Li Zhu from Sichuang Agricultural University, National Breeding Center

Other panel discussions at the EuroTier China Preview Day include:

• Aspects for efficient feeding & alternative protein sources for Chinese pig industry with Shengdi Hu – Head of Feed Recipe Center, New Hope Group and Mr. Gerhard Stalljohann – Head of Department Animal Husbandry and Feeding Pigs, Chamber of Agriculture North Rhine-Westphalia
• Cold chain management in aquaculture – how to prevent disease determination with Dr. Edda Bartels – Head of LAVES Institute for Fish and Fishery Products Cuxhaven and Mr. He Cui – Chairman of China Aquatic Products Processing and Marketing Alliance.
• New antibiotic resolution – improving health management in animal farming with Hendrik Nienhoff – Pig Health Department, Chamber of Agriculture Lower Saxony and Prof. Volker Kroemker – Professor, University of Copenhagen.

Panel Discussions and Speakers at the EuroTier Middle East Preview Day

Special Guest Speaker: H.E. Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Almheiri – Minister of State for Food and Water Security, United Arab Emirates will be delivering the key note speech on Chances and challenges in the animal farming industry.

Spotlight on: Poultry production in the Middle East

Discover the key areas and geographic locations where countless business and trade opportunities can be found in the poultry production industry in the Emirates.

Sheikh Hamed bin Khadem Bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the Bin Butti Holding Group and Emirates association of poultry breeders will deliver the keynote speech.

Bin Butti Group (BBG) was founded by Sheikh Khadem Bin Butti in 1968. It is a well-established, privately-held diversified organization with operations in the Middle East and Africa. The Group has its headquarters in Abu Dhabi.

The Group’s activities span exploration and production of oil and gas, petroleum refining and marketing, manufacturing and trading, hotel and tourism, health and safety equipment, recruitment, laundry services, poultry farms, high-end stables, and many more.

Other speakers include:

• Mohammed Hasan Alshamsi Al Awadhi – Member of the Board of Directors of Ras Al Khaimah Poultry & Feeding Co. and the Vice Chairman for Emirates association of poultry breeders.
• Mohamed Abdullah Salem Noah – Chairman of Alkhumasia broiler parent stock Chairman of Saudi Gulf layer parent stock, Vice Chairmen of Hyline, Saudi Arabi. Vice Chairman and CEO Alkhumasia Animal Feed.
• Ahmed Elkady ME-VAC – Marketing & Sales Director for Egypt & AFME (Africa Middle East).

Other panel discussions at the EuroTier Middle East Preview Day include:

• Chances and challenges in the animal farming industry.
  E. Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Almheiri – Minister of State for Food and Water Security, United Arab Emirates will deliver the keynote speech: Other panelists include executive committee industry experts such as Mr. Mohammed Al Falasi, President, Investments & Business Group, Jenaan Investment LLC, Mr. Alan Smith, CEO Agthia Pjsc, Mr. Edward Hamod, COO NFFPM
• Top Breed Market & Requirements for goat and sheep breeds in dessert regions.
  Stefan Völl from the German Goat and Sheep Breeders Association and Mr. Joseph Stöckl from the Austrian Goat and Sheep Breeders Association will share their expertise on the latest scientific and market developments in the small ruminant sector.
• Controlling Zoonotic Diseases in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
  A presentation by the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Security Authority will be delivered by Dr. Yassir Mohammed Eltahir Ali – Epidemiology Specialist, ADAFSA
• A technical presentation on Quality Specifications of Corn and DDGS by Mr. Reece Cannady, Manager of Global Trade, US Grain.