The highest emissions per kg of FPCM (fat and protein corrected milk) are found in developing regions with sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, North Africa and the Near East. Photo: Dreamstime
In their study published in the Journal of Dairy Research (2021), researchers from the University of Melbourne explore the magnitude of GHG emissions, challenges and opportunities in quantifying GHG emissions in a developing country context. The global dairy sector is facing the challenge of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions whilst increasing productivity to feed a growing population. GHG emissions represent a large inefficiency in dairy production as it represents losses of energy and
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