Measures to lower carbon footprint from dairy farms
Researchers have assessed the carbon footprints of dairy farms in 5 European countries. Farm management practices explained up to 79% of the variation in carbon footprints, which implies potential for lowering emissions. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology was used to calculate the environmental impacts of milk production on 71 farms in Ireland, England, Spain, France […]
Cows eating left-overs from bakery products may produce more sustainable milk
Bakery by-products as feed ingredient for lactating cows may increase milk production and lower global warming potential. An Italian case study shows promising results for adding bakery by-products as a feed ingredient to lactating cows’ diet. In Italy, dairy farms experience severe crisis due to economic speculation and climate change. This is challenging the sustainability […]