The Netherlands are world famous for their high quality and efficient dairy production. What are the key factors of this success? And how can the Dutch best practices be applied in the different parts of the dairy chain? In this intensive Summer Course “Dutch dairy chain”, international dairy professionals will be updated on the latest insights regarding dairy production from grass to glass. Topics such as genetics, feeding, smart farming, grazing, milk processing and milk products development are introduced by experts from the industry and research. After this course, you know how the quality of dairy production and products in the Netherlands is organized and you are able to apply these insights in your part of the dairy chain.

Target audience

The Summer Course Dutch Dairy Chain is specially designed for professionals working in the (international) dairy industry, for instance in the profession of account manager, business developer, R&D, sales manager, decision maker, technical support manager or consultant. Policy makers or employees from governments are also welcome to join the Summer Course. If you are not sure whether you belong to the target group, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Result

After completion of the Summer Course, you gained in-depth understanding of the holistic and interdisciplinary dairy approach from grass to glass. Furthermore you are able to:
• Identify the critical success factors and best practices of the Dutch dairy chain
• Apply your knowledge regarding the quality of dairy products in the Netherlands to your daily practice.

For more information on the programme, speakers, fees and registration, please visit the website of Wageningen Academy.