Science-based targets could hold the key to feeding the world
The agriculture sector is among the most carbon-intensive in the world. Globally, the share of greenhouse gas emissions from farming and related sectors is second only to energy. In India, too, it’s a similar story. However, it is easier said than done. Agriculture is a key part of India’s economy. Accounting for roughly 18% of […]
After dairy success, Amul on path to secure green energy for India
After resonating with the dairy sector for years, Amul has decided to do a similar magic in India’s green energy revolution by trying to achieve what is not even thought about. After receiving the annual business line 2023 Iconic Changemaker award, managing director of Amul marketer Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) Jayen Mehta said Amul has […]
FrieslandCampina and McDonald’s -slash GHG emissions in dairy
McDonald’s and FrieslandCampina have joined forces to reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in dairy production supplied to the fast food giant in the Netherlands and Belgium by 14% by 2025. The partnership focuses on support and reward for dairy farmers amid the ongoing climate change impacts plaguing the F&B industry, particularly the dairy sector. […]
Producing power from cow poop: A Florida dairy aims to reduce climate impact of cattle
At barn No. 5 at the Larson Dairy farm just north of Lake Okeechobee, a line of cows pump out milk bound for grocery stores shelves and family refrigerators across Florida. Being cows, they are also producing a steady supply of something else — manure, a lot of it. Poop is an inevitable byproduct of […]
John Deere and DeLaval join hands for Sustainable Milk Production
John Deere and DeLaval have joined efforts to create the Milk Sustainability Center (MSC), a digital eco-system to help dairy farmers improve the efficiency and sustainability of their operations. The eco-system will be open for partners to join, with the objective of providing farmers with data needed for a holistic view of the dairy operations. […]
Suzuki to set up biogas plants with NDDB, Banas Dairy
Suzuki Motor Corporation on Wednesday said it has inked a pact with National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), and Gujarat-based Banas Dairy to set up four biogas plants in Gujarat with an investment of around Rs 230 crore. The three-party agreement between Suzuki R&D Center India, a wholly- owned subsidiary of Suzuki, NDDB and Banas Dairy […]
Labeled Climate Culprits, EU Farmers Rebel Over New Standards
To meet climate goals, some European countries are asking farmers to reduce livestock, relocate or shut down — and an angry backlash has begun reshaping the political landscape before national elections in the fall. This summer, scores of farmers descended on the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, to protest against new E.U. rules aimed at restoring […]
New feed tech supports dairy net zero goals, higher milk yields
A novel bio-catalyst feed technology shows breakthrough results to help dairy farmers and their industry meet new net zero targets while increasing milk yields. A recent dairy lactation study with the technology shows significant gains in feed efficiency linked with higher productivity – resulting in a strong return on investment. “These are very exciting results that […]
New feed tech supports dairy net zero goals, higher milk yields
A novel bio-catalyst feed technology shows breakthrough results to help dairy farmers and their industry meet new net zero targets while increasing milk yields. A recent dairy lactation study with the technology shows significant gains in feed efficiency linked with higher productivity – resulting in a strong return on investment. “These are very exciting results that […]
18 months in LIC chief remains focused on dairy’s emissions
It’s been a changeable 18 months for LIC chief executive David Chin as the dairy improvement co-operative assists the dairy industry to meet the environmental challenges it faces locally and globally. Looking back at the time since he started in the role in January 2022, replacing Wayne McNee, Chin says it has reinforced his appreciation […]