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30-05-2022 | Article

Who will win the dairy carbon-neutrality race?

Understanding the different types of methanogens, how they interact with other microbes and their role in methanogenesis may enable the unveiling of mitigation strategies that can effectively reduce CH4 formation without disturbing the ruminal environment. Photo: Mark Pasveer

19-05-2022 | Article

Methane mitigation: Understanding the rumen microbiome

The carbon impact of food is not taking account of nutrient value but simply being based on quantity of products. Photo: Shutterstock

17-05-2022 | News

Dangers of restricting dairy output amid carbon concerns

Biodigestion in the US has been cast as something the small, individual farmer can’t afford, says Michel Wattiaux, Professor of Dairy Systems Management at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten

18-02-2022 | Article

Sustainability: The small dairy’s place

Some Russian milk farms could close its doors due to the new regulation. Photo: Vladislav Vorotnikov

04-02-2022 | Article

Russia’s emissions regulation causing dairy concerns

Biolectric of Belgium has installed 300 of their minis, almost all of them (295) in Europe and the rest in North America. Photo: Biolectric

26-01-2022 | Article

Biodigesters in mini size with major benefits

Among a range of new measures is Arla's ambition to convert to ‘fossil-free’ milk tankers and distribution trucks, which will be powered by biogas, biodiesel and electricity. Photo: Ton Kastermans Fotografie

18-01-2022 | News

Arla Foods to double carbon emissions reduction plan

A research project will focus on a new approach to feeding ruminants and aims to enhance productivity, sustainability, animal health and welfare. Photo: jcomp

29-11-2021 | News

A new approach to feeding dairy cows is underway

The Ellinbank SmartFarm in Gippsland is Australia’s leading dairy innovation facility, fast-tracking innovative technology solutions. It has an ambitious target of being the world’s first carbon-neutral dairy farm. Photo: SmartFarm at Ellinbank

11-11-2021 | News

Almost there: Carbon-neutral dairy farming in Australia

Meat and dairy should come from farmers where animals are able to graze on well-managed, biodiverse grassland. Photo: Dreamstime

09-11-2021 | News

UK dairy sector announces net-zero climate ambition