Upcoming Event: Inhouse Farming
November 5, 2024 From November 12 through 15, 2024, DLG will host an Inhouse Farming event in Hanover, Germany. Entitled “Inhouse Farming – Feed & Food Show,” this event marks DLG’s new platform for the agricultural and food systems of the future. Each day of the event will focus on a specific theme in agriculture.
Day 1: Insects
Tuesday, November 12 will focus on the potential of insects as an alternative source of protein. Experts in this area of the industry will delve deeper into this topic, explaining how insects can be used as animal feed and in the production of other products.
Day 2: Aquaculture, Aquaponics, and Algae
Wednesday, November 13 will focus on aquaponic systems and algae. Practitioners, fish farmers, and other experts will give short presentations on the topic and explain how aquaponics will continue to play a more significant role in CEA as the industry advances.
Day 3: Investors and Start-Ups
Several events will take place on Thursday, November 14 for investors and start-up companies in agriculture. There will be an investors’ breakfast, DLG Impulse Pitches, a start-up showcase, and an Inhouse Farming party to end the night. Click here to learn more about the DLG Impulse Pitches and the award ceremony that will follow.
Day 4: Feed and Food for the Future
The final day of the event, November 15, will explore agriculture simulations and new technologies that aim advance sustainable agriculture.
- Part 1: From barn to vertical farm. The first half of the day will explore how agriculture, construction, building, and data technology can work together to transform animal barns into vertical farms. Industry experts will explain how this combination can make regional agriculture more sustainable and efficient.
- Part 2: Advancing sustainable agriculture with new technologies. The second half of the day will explore how farmers can turn biowaste from households and the food industry into animal feed as well as how to salvage raw materials that are typically used in animal feed. Research will be presented in these areas, aiming to offer farmers newer, more sustainable options for feeding their animals.
Learn More About Inhouse Farming and Register
If you’re interested in attending DLG’s Inhouse Farming event, check out their website for registration information. You can also learn more about the topics covered and the exhibitors attending.