The UK Dairy Carbon Network is working with over 50 UK dairy farms to implement and assess practical, farm-ready solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG).
Led by AFBI and funded by DEFRA, the project is supported by a UK-wide consortium of leading research and industry partners.
Available in a range of formulations, supplementary fats and oils are primarily used for their nutritional and health benefits but can also offer advantages within wider nutrient management strategies.
Slurry-fed anaerobic digestion (AD) is attracting growing interest as dairy farmers look to cut emissions, generate renewable energy and make better use of on-farm resources. But could it be the right fit for your business?
Rethinking cutting dates and silage quality has helped Edward Lister at Sibbersfield Lane Farm cut concentrate use from 0.4kg to 0.3kg per litre of milk. This shift has improved forage quality and feed efficiency, reducing costs and carbon footprint.
Farmers taking part in the UK Dairy Carbon Network (UK-DCN) are continuing to adopt new practices to improve efficiency, productivity and environmental performance on dairy farms.