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DLG Membership since 1885

Welcome to the 
DLG Member Network

30.000+
Members worldwide

81 %
would recommend DLG membership

10
leading trade fairs with free admission

Member of the DLG network: 
Share knowledge. Shape the future.

As a DLG member, you are part of a strong network for agriculture and the food industry. Benefit from professional exchange, up-to-date information, and practical insights that support your day-to-day work.

Discuss current developments at expert conferences, connect with industry professionals, and experience the leading trade fairs for agriculture and food. DLG provides guidance on key future topics, from innovation and sustainability to responsible business practices.

Together, we shape the future of agriculture and the food industry.

DLG Member Portal

Your services and exclusive benefits

  • Download your DLG membership card and enjoy free admission to DLG trade fairs.
  • Update your membership details easily online.
  • Retrieve invoices and receipts for your records or tax purposes.

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Experience the future
World's leading trade fairs for agriculture & food 

Shaping the future together
DLG expert conferences

Connect with experts
DLG agriculture network

Advance quality
DLG food network

Overview of membership options

Membership tailored to your needs – from early-career professionals to companies and organisations. 

Personal Membership

Membership for professionals in agriculture and agribusiness.

€90  per year*  
 

All DLG membership benefits:

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Reduced Membership

Students an members up to the age of 25.

€36  per year* 
 

All DLG membership benefits:

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Corporate
 

For companies and organisations in the agricultural sector.

€285  per year*
 

All DLG membership benefits:

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* The membership fee is calculated on a pro rata basis from the month of joining until the end of the year.

DLG network and communities

Connecting people. Sharing knowledge.

Within the DLG network, professionals from agriculture, the food industry, and agribusiness come together to share knowledge, build valuable connections, and drive progress across the industry.

Young DLG

Exchange, knowledge, and new perspectives for vocational training, higher education, and early career development.


Female Agri Fellows

A network for women in agriculture: sharing experiences, building connections, and increasing visibility.


DLG Committees

Contribute Expertise. Discuss Future Topics. Shape the Industry.


European Clubs 

Connect internationally and exchange experiences: European Arable Farmers, European Pig Producers, European Poultry Club

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What our members say

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  • “DLG means expertise from practice for practice.”

    Johannes Schilling

    Arable farmer from Monsheim, Rhineland-Palatinate

  • "Through DLG, I gain new perspectives for my business."

    Steffen Haupt

    Dairy farmer from Heiligenstadt-Leinfelde, Thuringia

  • "In Young DLG, I discuss new business strategies and gain fresh insights for my farm"

    Marita Reuter

    Arable farmer from Arnstein, Saxony-Anhalt

  • "Through the DLG network, I benefit from exchanging ideas and engaging in discussions with fellow professionals."

    Florian Hollmann

    Pig farmer from Ense, North Rhine-Westphalia

2024 member survey results 

87 %

of members are very satisfied or satisfied with the professional quality of DLG's offerings. 

80 %

of members rate DLG's work as good or very good. 

83 %

are very satisfied or satisfied with their DLG membership 

81 %

of members would recommend DLG membership to others.

DLG members – actively connected

DLG members expand their professional networks to:

  • exchange knowledge and expertise (88%),
  • keep up with current topics and trends (75%),
  • build new industry connections (64%).

Source: DLG Member Survey, November 2024. Figures shown as a percentage of respondents.

DLG membership FAQs

Choose the membership that fits your needs, complete the online application, and enjoy access to your membership benefits and the DLG Member Portal.

The membership fees depend on the membership option you choose:

  • Reduced membership: 36 € per year 
    Students an members up to the age of 25.
  • Personal mebership: 90 € per year
    Membership for professionals in agriculture and agribusiness.
  • Corporate: 285 € per year
    For companies and organisations in the agricultural sector.

Membership fees are billed annually. They may be tax-deductible.

You can view and update your personal information, such as your address and email address, in the DLG Member Portal. There, you can also access your membership fee invoices and other documents related to your membership.

Your digital DLG membership card will be available in the DLG Member Portal once your membership application has been processed and activated. You can access and download it there at any time.

The membership card serves as your admission ticket for free entry to participating DLG trade fairs, valid for two days per event.

You can cancel your DLG membership effective at the end of a calendar year. To do so, your cancellation notice must be received by DLG no later than 30 November of the current year.

Membership fees are billed annually and may be tax-deductible, subject to local tax regulations.

As a young DLG member, you can get involved through Young DLG, connect with peers, participate in events, and gain valuable insights for vocational training, higher education, and early career development.

For more information and current opportunities, please visit the Young DLG page.

Further questions about DLG membership?

The DLG Member Service team will be happy to assist you with any questions regarding membership, benefits, and the application process.

DLG Member Service · Tel.: +49 69 24 788-205 · mitgliederservice@DLG.org

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