Raising the Roof 2026

Raising the Roof, the only major Australian dairy industry event focusing on intensive farming systems and their supporting infrastructure, is returning in May 2026.

Those attending will experience the following:

• International experts at the forefront of cutting-edge, global bestpractice and the latest industry innovations.
• In-person and virtual farm visits to see advancements firsthand.
• Latest resources and insights in feedpad and contained housing infrastructure.
• Networking with like-minded peers and industry stakeholders.

This year, attendees will have the choice of attending a loose housing farm OR a freestall farm for Day 3 of the event. Please ensure you select your preference on the registration form, or you will be allocated to one.

Tickets go on sale on Tuesday 24th February and include:

• Attendance for all three days of the event
• Welcome Dinner on Wednesday 20th May
• Gala Dinner on Thursday 21st May
• Catering throughout the event
• Access to a wide range of trade stalls from our sponsors

Some of the topics that will be covered at the event include:

• Calf facilities
• Maternity facilities
• Animal health - such as heat stress and reproduction
• New types of facilities coming to Australia
• On-farm climate and energy initiatives
• Nutrition management in PMR and TMR systems
• Managing effluent
• Getting your team right
• Planning for success
• and more!

This event would not be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors:

Diamond

Eagle Direct

MSD Animal Health

Platinum

GEA

Alltech/Keenan

Gardiner Foundation

Gold

Daviesway

Lely

Pioneer Seeds

DeLaval

Innovative Farming Solutions

Silver

Agriculture Victoria

Action Steel - The Big Shed People

Ausmix

Axis Industries

Shoof

Prime Agri

Bronze

Total Result Ag Consulting

Scolexia

Australian Consolidated Milk

Progressive Rural Solutions

Accommodation and travel are at attendees' own costs. We will be running shuttle buses to a number of hotels in Shepparton, as well a pickup point in Tatura due to limited parking at the venue.

Day 1 and 2, including dinners will be held at Riverlinks Eastbank, Shepparton. Day 3 will be held on farm.

Buses will transport attendees to the farm day with the aim to finish on farm by 1.00pm, returning to Shepparton by 2.15pm.

If you have any enquiries about the event, please email alicia.richters@dairyaustralia.com.au

We hope to see you there!