USDA incentivises sustainable farming practices through pilot projects

Emissions reduction require commitment

Climate summits and agreements to curb global emissions mean little if not followed up by action New research from the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) has revealed that emissions from Europe’s 20 biggest meat and dairy companies outstrips emissions...
Farmers influence emissions pricing policy

Farmers influence emissions pricing policy

New Zealand’s farmer organisations are putting alternatives to the emissions trading schemes to farmers   The Primary Sector Climate Action Partnership He Waka Eke Noa has produced a discussion document of options for NZ farmers to consider in the next few months as...
A glass of carbon-zero milk?

A glass of carbon-zero milk?

Fonterra has launched the country’s first carbon-zero milk, giving consumers an opportunity to put their money on the environment Fonterra has joined forces with retailer Foodstuffs to create and sell Simply Milk. The milk is the country’s first carbon-zero milk, as...
Sustainability Beyond the Horizon

Sustainability Beyond the Horizon

Food companies are increasingly held to a higher sustainability standard along their supply chains, prompting a more holistic approach when developing strategy Irish ingredient supplier Kerry Group has announced Beyond the Horizon – a new ambitious sustainability...
Data for sustainability

Data for sustainability

Leveraging data to speed the transition to low-carbon production European dairy cooperative Arla has developed the program Climate Checks, using a standardised tool which identifies the carbon footprint of its dairy farm suppliers. The data collected includes the CO2...