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.
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.
A farm nutrient review has identified opportunities for Grasslands Farming Ltd to reduce bought-in fertiliser and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, while improving grassland productivity and efficiency.
Good silage clamp management is essential for reducing nutrient losses, preserving forage quality, and improving feed efficiency. All in all, this can help lower the carbon footprint of milk production by making better use of home-grown forage.