What’s next for Organic dairy?

Event Date : June 9, 2026

Event Time : 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Event Location : Keythorpe Lakes Farm Hallaton Road Tugby Leicester LE7 9WB

Organic dairy conference at Keythorpe Lakes Farm: panels on markets, tech & finance plus farm walks on grazing, soils & herd health.

Join the organic dairy sector for an on-farm conference, bringing together farmers and professionals from across the supply chain for a day of insight, discussion, and practical learning.

Organised by the Organic Dairy Round Table, this event connects organic farmers, processors, feed specialists, certifiers, retailers, and financial experts.

This event is kindly hosted by Wil Armitage at Keythorpe Lakes Farm, Leicestershire. Limited tickets available so book early to avoid disappointment.

What to Expect

• Three expert panel discussions covering:
• Consumer demand & market insight
• Technology and innovation in organic dairy
• Finance and sustainability
• Farm walks in the afternoon, exploring:
• Grazing systems in practice
• Soil health and resilience
• Herd health, management, and welfare

This event is kindly hosted by Wil Armitage, who manages:

• A 350-cow autumn-calving pedigree Holstein herd
• A 200-cow spring-calving herd
• Over 20 years of organic farming experience

Who Should Attend?

This event is ideal for:

• Farmers (organic and non-organic)
• Dairy processors and retailers
• Advisors, consultants, and suppliers
• Financial and sustainability professionals
• Anyone part of the dairy supply chain—or looking to be—this is a valuable opportunity to learn and network.

Agenda

10:00am – Arrival

Welcome by Sophie Gregory

10:30 – Panel Discussions

• Consumer demand & market insight
• Technology driving change
• Finance and sustainability

13:00 – Lunch

14: 00 – Farm Walks

• Grazing systems
• Soil health
• Herd management

16:00pm – Close

Directions: Keythorpe Lakes Farms, LE7 9WB
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Accessibility requirements: As part of the farm walk, we are likely to cover some distance and uneven ground. Please let us know upon booking if you have any accessibility requirements.

Dietary requirements: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements when you book your place.

Filming and photography: Please be advised that filming and/or photography will take place at this event. To decline consent, you can get in touch or complete an opt-out form on the day.

Refund policy: No refunds can be given for cancellations made less than 7 days before the event.

What is the purpose of the Organic Dairy Sector Round Table?

• To speak with a collective voice on behalf of the organic dairy sector (farmers, feed compounders, milk processors, control bodies) with the aim of long-term stability, sustainable growth and resilience of all involved in the sector
• To provide a single point of contact for consultation and representation relevant to the organic dairy sector for stakeholders such as DEFRA, devolved Governments, organic sector representation bodies at devolved and national level and control bodies
• To identify, research and formulate policy proposals that support the sustainable growth and resilience of the organic dairy sector
• To celebrate and promote the organic dairy sector

Chair: Sophie Gregory, Home Farm, Dorset

Vice Chair: Wil Armitage, Keythorpe Lakes Farm, Leicestershire

Sponsors

This event is kindly sponsored by Mole Valley Farmers, Stockbridge Agriculture, Soil Association Certification, Daykin Partnership, AHDB, OF&G, Yeo Valley, Muller, ForFarmers, Arla, Oxbury, Lely, Kite, MSD Animal Health, and Organic Herd.

Cover image credit: Louise Downes

The administration of this event is being managed by the Soil Association Charity which supports the Organic Dairy Sector Round Table members with secretariat functions.

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