New Research Initiative Aims to Reduce Dairy Farming's Carbon Footprint
Source: dairynews.today
A groundbreaking initiative led by UK research institutions seeks to make dairy farming more sustainable by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
New strategies are being trialled in a major research project to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the dairy industry. This initiative will test various science-based solutions to enhance both economic and environmental sustainability in dairy farming.
A network of 56 dairy farms will be established across major UK regions, serving as demonstration hubs for collaborative efforts between farmers, industry, scientists, and policymakers. Aberystwyth University, one of ten research contributors, is developing practical measures for farmers to reduce their herds' carbon footprint. Options include improving forage quality and optimizing dairy cow feeding practices.
Professor Jon Moorby from Aberystwyth University highlights the importance of minimizing methane emissions from cows, which are crucial to Wales’s rural economy. Professor Steven Morrison from AFBI stresses the project's goal to drive meaningful change using research applied to real-world conditions. The initiative has garnered broad support from over 50 organizations eager to participate.
A network of 56 dairy farms will be established across major UK regions, serving as demonstration hubs for collaborative efforts between farmers, industry, scientists, and policymakers. Aberystwyth University, one of ten research contributors, is developing practical measures for farmers to reduce their herds' carbon footprint. Options include improving forage quality and optimizing dairy cow feeding practices.
Professor Jon Moorby from Aberystwyth University highlights the importance of minimizing methane emissions from cows, which are crucial to Wales’s rural economy. Professor Steven Morrison from AFBI stresses the project's goal to drive meaningful change using research applied to real-world conditions. The initiative has garnered broad support from over 50 organizations eager to participate.
