The conference, held every three years, is part of the International Red Dairy Breed Federation. The federation's two NZ members - Ayrshire NZ and NZ Milking Shorthorn Association will host the event.
The programme runs between March 2 and March 15th and includes the three-day conference in Palmerston North, 10 farm tours and post-conference tours.
A trip to Fonterra's R&D centre in Palmerston North is also on the itinerary.
Federation board member and Manawatu farmer Russell Tocker says they will be hosting international delegates from other red dairy breeds as part of the event.
Four federation youth scholarship recipients, two from Denmark and one each from Scotland and Australia, will also attend.
"As part of this we're organising a NZ-wide tour programme to help our visitors build up their knowledge, skills and network and learn about our country.
"The overall goal for the upcoming IRDBF conference is to facilitate a platform for red dairy breeders, farmers, stakeholders and industry to share knowledge, discuss research, network with their peers, learn and address challenges.
"We believe this will ultimately improve efficiency and quality of red dairy breeds and enhance growth and co-operation worldwide."
For more information visit the conference website: www.reddairyconference2026.co.nz
