**Great Britain**: Müller UK & Ireland has announced the Fast Track initiative, targeting a 30% reduction in carbon emissions on dairy farms by 2030 through real-time data integration across 40 farms, collaborating with Kite Consulting to enhance sustainability in the dairy sector.
Müller UK & Ireland has unveiled a new initiative named ‘Fast Track’, aimed at significantly reducing carbon emissions originating from dairy farms. This pioneering programme, which is set to operate over a three-year period, is being implemented in collaboration with Kite Consulting and involves 40 farms across Great Britain.
The Fast Track initiative is a vital component of Müller’s Sustainability Action Plan, which is committed to achieving a 30% reduction in on-farm emissions by the year 2030. This aligns with the company’s broader commitment to fostering sustainable practices in the dairy industry by working closely with farmers.
Historically, most British farms have relied on annual reports for emissions tracking, often based on data from the preceding year. The Fast Track programme promises to change this by enabling farmers to monitor key data in real time, facilitating timely decision-making and enabling rapid responses to emission reduction challenges. By accessing this immediate data, participating farmers can improve their production efficiency and sustainability practices more effectively.
The focus of the Fast Track programme is on automated data integration sourced from various platforms, including Feedlync, a cloud-based feed management system. This data will specifically target four critical areas: feed efficiency, fertility, stock numbers, and energy-corrected milk.
David Craven, Dairy Manager at Grosvenor Farms, highlighted the significance of the programme, stating: “Joining the Fast Track programme will help give farmers the ability to identify data-driven changes, and focus on the indicators which have the biggest impact on long-term farm resilience and sustainability.”
Rob Hutchison, Chief Executive of Müller Milk & Ingredients, conveyed the company’s awareness of the challenge posed by on-farm emissions, recognising it as a major contributor to their carbon footprint. He remarked: “The Fast Track programme provides an opportunity to make a real difference and will play a key role in helping us achieve our 30% goal.” Hutchison asserted that the programme would empower farmers to adopt a more integrated, data-driven approach to farming, which in turn would enable them to address challenges as they emerge rather than relying solely on outdated historical data.
Rose Jackson, Senior Dairy Consultant at Kite Consulting, underscored the increasing relevance of technology on dairy farms, noting the vast amounts of data generated and the need to leverage this information effectively. She stated: “Fast Track aims to tackle this question by scrutinising relevant KPIs and facilitating collaboration between a group of 40 innovative and highly efficient farmers.”
This initiative reflects the growing determination within the UK dairy sector to adapt to sustainable practices and reduce carbon footprints, contributing to a more environmentally conscious agricultural landscape.
Source: Noah Wire Services
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