Intelligence in Livestock Farming: Main Theme of the International EuroTier 2026 Exhibition

From November 10 to 13, 2026, Hanover, Germany, served as the global meeting place for livestock professionals during the leading international trade fair for professional livestock production and livestock management, EuroTier 2026. This year's central theme was designated as 'Intelligence in Livestock Farming.' More than 2,100 exhibitors from 55 countries showcased cutting-edge technologies, solutions, and innovations designed to enhance operational efficiency, improve animal welfare, and conserve natural resources.

Opening the major event, Hubertus Paetov, President of the German Agricultural Society (DLG), emphasized that the livestock sector is currently under considerable pressure amid challenging market conditions worldwide. Global production prospects vary significantly by sector. Paetov noted that competition in pork export markets has become particularly fierce following a decline in import demand from China, a key market.

Conversely, the poultry market is projected to continue its global growth as poultry meat remains an affordable source of protein for consumers worldwide. In the beef sector, production is expanding globally, while supplies within the European Union are becoming increasingly restrictive. In this environment, livestock producers must boost productivity, safeguard animal health, ensure resource efficiency, and flexibly respond to changing trade flows and market dynamics.

A dedicated expert forum titled 'Ukrainian Livestock on the Path to the EU: Standards, Investments, and Competitiveness' took place during EuroTier 2026, organized by APD in cooperation with DLG. The event brought together policymakers, industry associations, and business representatives from Ukraine and Germany to discuss animal welfare requirements, priority areas for modernization, investment opportunities, EU standard implementation, and energy security amid wartime and post-war recovery.

Participants also reviewed the new EU Farm Animal Strategy (COM(2026)576) and the challenges of administrative capacity in Ukraine. Furthermore, Ukrainian biotechnology company co-founder Valentyna Bolokhovska achieved notable recognition by winning third place in the 'Agribusiness' category at the international Women in Ag Award 2026 held during the exhibition.