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LAMMA 2026 is set to deliver its strongest livestock programme to date, with innovation, technology and real-world solutions for beef,ÌýdairyÌýand sheep producers firmly in the spotlight. Taking place onÌý14-15 January 2026 at the NEC Birmingham, the UK's leading agricultural machinery and technology show will once again bring togetherÌýcutting-edgeÌýequipment, award-winningÌýinnovationsÌýand sector-specificÌýexpertise,Ìýall under one roof.Ìý

Organisers say the 2026 edition will be the most comprehensive yet for livestock businesses looking to boost efficiency, improve animal welfare and stay ahead of regulatory and environmental change.Ìý

Philippa Christer, director of events atÌýAgriconnect, says the growth of livestock content at LAMMA reflects the evolving needs of the sector.

She adds: "Like the rest of the industry, livestock farmers are under pressure from every direction, from increasing production costs to changes in environmental regulation, andÌýthey areÌýeager for solutions they can implement now. This year's line-up delivers exactly that.ÌýÌý

"Additionally, innovation in the livestock sector is increasing each year, and LAMMA is where you can see that progress first-hand.ÌýWe areÌýseeing technologies that cut emissions, protectÌýwelfareÌýand streamline routine jobs,Ìýand farmers can compare them side by side, speak directly to the innovators and understand how products fit into their own systems."ÌýÌý

Dairy & Beef Hub: PracticalÌýanswers forÌýreal-worldÌýchallengesÌý

A major new addition for 2026 is theÌýDairy & Beef Hub, a dedicated space designed to bring together specialist suppliers, expertÌýinsightÌýand practical solutions for livestock producers.Ìý

Within the hub, visitors can:Ìý

• Meet suppliersÌýshowcasingÌýthe latest equipment for handling, feeding, slurry and pasture management
• Attend expert-led sessions covering herd health, fertility, youngstock, labour efficiency, compliance and sustainability
• Move directly from the theatre to exhibitor stands to explore kit in detail, ask technical questions and plan improvements for their own unitÌý

The conference programme features respected vets, nutritionists, grazing specialists,ÌýconsultantsÌýand progressive farmers, with a strong focus on reducing workload, improving safety and meeting evolving environmental expectations.Ìý

Award-winningÌýinnovationsÌýshapingÌýlivestockÌýfarmingÌý

Livestock innovation was strongly represented in this year'sÌýLAMMA Innovation Awards, with a wave of practical, forward-thinking solutions recognised across environmental, welfare and productivity categories.Ìý

Highlights include:Ìý

• HanskampÌýCowToiletÌý
  GOLD –ÌýFuture Innovation for Environmental BenefitÌý
  BRONZE – Livestock & Dairy Innovation of the YearÌý
  A pioneering system that captures urine directly from the cow, reducing emissions, nitrogen losses and slurry volumes while improving housing hygiene.Ìý

• CowRecoveryÌý
  GOLD – Livestock & Dairy Innovation of the Year
  Developed by Dorset farmer James Yeatman, this humane down-cow recovery attachment offers a safer, controlled solution to one of the sector's most challenging welfare and labour issues.Ìý

• TriolietÌýTriomaticÌýWP 2-600Ìý
  SILVER –ÌýLivestock & Dairy InnovationÌýof the YearÌý
  A high-capacity, fully automated feed robot designed for large-scale dairy units, delivering precise rationing with low energy use.Ìý

• Spread-a-Bale Combi-BaleÌý
  BRONZE – Machine of the YearÌý
  A dual-purpose system that feeds and beds livestock, reducing labour, fuelÌýuseÌýand machinery hours.Ìý

• HerdwatchÌýHerdiÌý
  SILVER - Digital Technology Innovation of the Year
  An AI-powered assistant providing instant, context-aware guidance on health, compliance, breeding and grazing.Ìý

• Monil Virtual FencesÌý
  BRONZEÌý- Digital Technology InnovationÌýof the YearÌý
  GPS-enabled collars replacing physical fencing, offering flexible grazing control without fixed infrastructure.Ìý

All award-winning innovations will be on show at LAMMA, allowing visitors to explore the technology in detail and speak directly with the developers.

READ NOW: Winners announced for the 2026 LAMMA Innovation Awards

A strong line-up of livestock exhibitorsÌý

Beyond the Innovation Award winners, LAMMA 2026 will host an impressive range of exhibitorsÌýshowcasingÌýequipment, infrastructure and systems designed to support resilient livestock businesses.Ìý

Major machinery manufacturers includingÌýJCB, Massey Ferguson, Case IH, New Holland, Fendt andÌýValtraÌýwill present tractors, loaders,ÌýbalersÌýand handling equipment tailored to livestock operations.Ìý

Specialist exhibitors include:Ìý

• Hanskamp: Showcasing wider automation and cow-flow solutions
• Bauer: Unveiling new slurry tanker steering software and the Rainstar A4 professional irrigator
• SlurryKat: With its new 24m Premium Plus dribble bar and nurse tank solutions
• Infrastructure and housing specialists such asÌýClarke Group Construction,ÌýClipex, Low Grange Concrete, Steel UpÌýandÌýTeemoreÌýEngineering, whose Magellan Rubber Flooring was a Silver Innovation Award winner
• Leading distributorÌýDairy SparesÌýwill also be on stand with a wide range of livestock essentials, including Milk Bar, Jobe,ÌýBetacraft,ÌýDrytexÌýandÌýTrustiÌýTuber, with expert advice available throughout the show.Ìý

SeeÌýlivestockÌýmachinery inÌýactionÌý

For many producers, seeing equipment working in real conditions is key to confident investment decisions. The Demo Zone returns with live demonstrations of machinery relevant to daily livestock operations, including:Ìý

• JCB 542-100 Agri PRO telescopic handler, ideal for feeding, bedding and mucking out
• Can-Am Outlander Electric ATV, a low-noise, practical solution for stock checks and yard work Ìý

SupportingÌýsustainableÌýlivestockÌýsystemsÌý

Co-located with LAMMA for the first time,ÌýLow Carbon AgricultureÌýwill bringÌýnearly 40Ìýexhibitors focused on sustainable energy solutions. Seminars will cover topics including small-scale anaerobic digestion, grid connection, alternative fuels, solarÌýintegrationÌýand low-emission technologies relevant to livestock farms.Ìý

Register nowÌý

• Pre-show online registration for LAMMA 2026 is FREEÌýatÌý
• On-the-day registration will be charged atÌý£10 + VATÌý

With innovation,ÌýexpertiseÌýand practical solutions at its core,ÌýLAMMA 2026 is the place for livestock producers to plan, invest and future-proof their businesses.Ìý