Join us for a webinar on Sustainable Dairy Farming

Sustainable Dairy Farming is a complex concept and, in reality, the topic is broad and can mean a myriad of things to those in the sector, from advanced nutrition to efforts toward achieving lower emissions. This webinar will cover important topics under the theme of Sustainability, which is crucial in the dairy sector, and will also look at notable strides that have been made thus far. The experts in this webinar will discuss improving carbon balance, bio-solutions at farm level and a holistic approach to sustainability.

During the webinar, experts will dive into some important questions: What are some impressive solutions that can help dairy farmers? What can we take away from important and current research? What needs to happen in the sector to continue on the path of sustainability?

Join us for these discussions and insights!

Speakers:

1. Phil Garnsworthy, Emeritus Professor of Dairy Science
Presentation title: Improving carbon balance on dairy farms

• Carbon balance is the difference between carbon emissions and carbon retention
• Emissions are in the form of methane, nitrous oxide, and carbon dioxide
• Retention is in milk, meat and soil
• The aim is to minimise emissions and maximise retention
• Strategies can address each type of emissions and retention individually
• Overall balance is related to whole farm feed efficiency (WFFE)
• WFFE is driven by milk yield per hectare, feed management, replacement rate, and heifer rearing

2. Ainhoa Perojo Gutierrez, Head of Animal Segments, Commercial Development APHN
Presentation title: The role of bio-solutions at farm level

• When we aim to decrease our CO₂ footprint, there is not a magic bullet.
• ​The sustainability goals for 2030 cannot be reached with a single approach or by one part of the value chain. It is a responsibility for everyone.
• When we look at farm level, there are a few cost-effective actions that can be easily implemented and have a significant impact on our goals.
• This talk will give some insights on those actions and hopefully help you in some decision making processes.

3. Dr Liz Homer, Sustainability Manager Ruminants ECA
Presentation title: A holistic approach to sustainability from calf to 5th lactation and beyond

• What impacts sustainability?
• How to reduce emissions through nutrition at all stages of animals life
• Decision-making on how to reduce emissions: short, medium and long-term impacts
• What impact this has on sustainability, efficiency and profitability