With robots accounting for an ever-increasing proportion of newly installed milking systems in the UK, ForFarmers are leading the way with their Robotic Forum event.

To be staged at Sandy Park Conference Centre, Exeter on Tuesday 24 September, the event brings an impressive line-up of technical speakers, coupled with the opportunity for farmers to speak to manufacturers and other product and service providers.

Bas van Santen, UK Robotic Product Manager at ForFarmers, said: "The Robotic Forum brings together experts from across the industry, as well as trade stands to view the very latest developments in the sector.

"We have brought together robotic specialists under one roof to provide guidance to this growing market. Whether you are considering installing robots, or you are already milking in this way and wish to drive performance, the Robotic Forum will offer information for those at every stage of conversion."

A free of charge event, the day will consist of five speaker sessions, commencing at 10am who will cover topics from foot health to genetics. There will be chance to speak with trade stands beforehand from 9am, at lunch and again after the sessions conclude at 3pm.

Technical speakers:

• Nick Bell, Director, Herd Health Consultancy - Foot health in robotic systems – thinking outside the box.

• Ivor Davey, Director, Cow Plan Ltd - Planning the best possible layout for a robotic systems

• Liam Healy, Genetic Services Manager, Genus ABS - Quick gains in a robotic system from the right genetics

• Bruce Forshaw, Product Manager, ForFarmers - What your cows will be telling you about your robotic set up

• Bas van Santen, UK Robotic Product Manager, ForFarmers Driving performance and efficiencies from your robots

Bas said: "We look forward to an informative day at Exeter where we will really get to grips with what makes a successful robotic set-up."

The event is free to attend but please book your place at www.forfarmers.co.uk/roboticforum