Welcome to the DLG members' network
Discussing at specialist conferences, exchanging ideas within the network, visiting the leading agricultural and food industry trade fairs. As a DLG member, you have many advantages and are kept up to date on all developments in the agricultural and food industry.
Become part of our network. We provide orientation, offer perspectives and give your issues a voice. With the goal of shaping the future of agriculture and the food industry together with you.
As a DLG member, you have two days of free admission to the trade fairs.
Your DLG membership card serves as your admission ticket.
You have the option of downloading your DLG membership card from the service center all year round. The service center will be reached via the DLG homepage with the menu item Login.
Silver certificates of honour for 25 years’ DLG membership
In June 2026, as a token of thanks and recognition, the DLG Executive Board presented 645 DLG members with certificates of honour and silver pins in recognition of 25 years’ membership of the DLG. Dr Lothar Hövelmann, Chief Executive of the DLG, presented the certificates during a ceremony at the DLG stand at the DLG Field Days to 50 members who had travelled there in person.
The membership fee invoice is sent out once a year.
DLG members resident in Germany can claim the membership fee as a tax deductible donation. For donations up to 300 euros, the simplified proof of donation applies, consisting of your booking confirmation.
DLG members with a membership fee of more than 300 euros will receive a separate donation receipt. The receipt is available at the Members Service Portal
DLG membership: Networking, diversity, creativity - together for new ideas.
With over 30,000 members, we are an innovation platform and leading network in the agriculture and food industry. Our specialised work provides significant inspiration for progress. The foundation for this was laid in 1885 by the founder of the DLG, Max Eyth.
Agriculture
- Your vote for agriculture with a future
- A strong network of industry experts and colleagues
- Free admission to the leading trade fairs in the agricultural sector: AGRITECHNICA, EuroTier, EnergyDecentral, DLG-Feldtage, DLG-Waldtage, PotatoEurope, SugarBeet Expo
- The latest information on agricultural trends and research (DLG-Mitteilungen (Announcements), Member Newsletter)
Food sector
- Your platform for new perspectives in the food industry
- Exclusive access to industry network and knowledge transfer
- Free admission to the leading trade fairs Anuga FoodTec, Inhouse Farming, ProSweets and the International Confectionery Trade Fair
- Specialist events and workshops with the top topics in the industry
- Part of the DLG food tester network
- The latest information on market trends, consumer behaviour and innovations in the food industry
Agrifood Business
- Your exclusive network with successful players from the entire agrifood business
- National and international networking platforms for company management along the value chain
- Knowledge transfer and events
in innovative formats with top speakers - Monitoring of international markets from capital goods to consumer trends
- Leading international trade fairs for agribusiness and the food industry
Our offer
DLG membership is the gateway to expert networks, exclusive events and innovation platforms. In this MasterClass for the agrifood business, you will receive new inspiration for the strategic orientation of your company.
Test the membership for the agrifood business with the current range of services we offer.
Young DLG – Creative minds, fresh ideas, new perspectives
The Young DLG brings together the next generation of the agricultural and food industry. Our community brings together more than 9,000 young farmers, students, specialised students and young professionals under the age of 36 who are shaping the future of their industry together.
Contact
DLG e.V. Membership Service
Tel.: +49 69 24 788-205
mitgliederservice@DLG.org