The German Agricultural Society (DLG), based in Frankfurt, Germany, successfully bridges the gap between agricultural and food theory and practice. With over 19,500 German and international members, this growing organisation is fully independent, specialising in agricultural and food know-how, exhibitions, publishing and certified agricultural machinery quality and food testing. Serving the European and world interests at large, the society is one of the leading food and agricultural organisations in Europe.
Since 1885, DLG has accumulated a wealth of agricultural as well as food experience. Founded by Max Eyth, an international forerunner in industrial machines and agricultural issues, DLG's mandate is to promote technical and scientific progress in the food and agricultural sector. With its international activities and initiatives the DLG sets standards and provides impetus for progress.
DLG offers its membersnumerous benefits with regards to its international exhibitions:
Members also have the opportunity to participate in over 150 seminars annually and above all to have access to specialist knowledge in the food and agricultural sector.
An extensive publishinghouse regularly issues information, books and magazines in the food and agriculture area.
The international arm of the organisation has been growing as global players realises the importance of being part of an organisation that serves the independent interest of its members not just in Europe but all around the world. DLG engages in knowledge-sharing world-wide with leading international practitioners and other specialist organisations.