FrieslandCampina Ingredients Advances Regenerative Dairy Farming Through Technology and Farmer Incentives
Source: The DairyNews
FrieslandCampina Ingredients is spearheading efforts to bolster regenerative dairy farming practices, leveraging technology and farmer incentives to promote biodiversity and meet the evolving demands of environmentally conscious consumers.
As consumers increasingly prioritize the planet's health, Kyle Brookmeyer, head of sustainability at FrieslandCampina Ingredients, emphasizes the need for brands to engage meaningfully with sustainability issues. Harnessing regenerative agricultural practices is crucial for meeting consumer demands and creating a more environmentally conscious industry, with biodiversity playing a key role in future-proofing food systems.
FrieslandCampina Ingredients collaborates closely with dairy farmers to implement regenerative practices, such as promoting natural landscapes and protecting meadow birds' habitats. By creating herb-rich grasslands, the company ensures cows receive essential nutrients fr om nature, fostering a symbiotic relationship between agriculture and biodiversity.
To measure farms' impact on biodiversity, FrieslandCampina Ingredients has developed an advanced Biodiversity Monitor in collaboration with the Worldwide Fund for Nature and Rabobank. This tool allows farmers to input biodiversity data, enabling strategic decision-making to preserve biodiversity effectively.
The company incentivizes farmers through its Foqus planet program, encouraging sustainability and providing bonuses based on progress. These initiatives not only benefit the ecosystem but also enhance soil quality, carbon absorption, and consumer trust.
As eco-conscious consumers prioritize brands committed to preserving biodiversity, FrieslandCampina Ingredients' regenerative agriculture practices position it as a proactive custodian of the planet's well-being. Moving forward, the company aims to achieve net climate-neutral dairy by 2050, continuing to invest in on-farm initiatives and collaborating with customers to reduce emissions.
Through collaborative efforts and responsible practices, FrieslandCampina Ingredients is dedicated to advancing towards a future wh ere operations positively contribute to the biodiversity of the planet.
FrieslandCampina Ingredients collaborates closely with dairy farmers to implement regenerative practices, such as promoting natural landscapes and protecting meadow birds' habitats. By creating herb-rich grasslands, the company ensures cows receive essential nutrients fr om nature, fostering a symbiotic relationship between agriculture and biodiversity.
To measure farms' impact on biodiversity, FrieslandCampina Ingredients has developed an advanced Biodiversity Monitor in collaboration with the Worldwide Fund for Nature and Rabobank. This tool allows farmers to input biodiversity data, enabling strategic decision-making to preserve biodiversity effectively.
The company incentivizes farmers through its Foqus planet program, encouraging sustainability and providing bonuses based on progress. These initiatives not only benefit the ecosystem but also enhance soil quality, carbon absorption, and consumer trust.
As eco-conscious consumers prioritize brands committed to preserving biodiversity, FrieslandCampina Ingredients' regenerative agriculture practices position it as a proactive custodian of the planet's well-being. Moving forward, the company aims to achieve net climate-neutral dairy by 2050, continuing to invest in on-farm initiatives and collaborating with customers to reduce emissions.
Through collaborative efforts and responsible practices, FrieslandCampina Ingredients is dedicated to advancing towards a future wh ere operations positively contribute to the biodiversity of the planet.
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