NZ dairying leads in lowering emissions New Zealand dairy farmers continue to lead the world in sustainable dairying but it’s important they not rest on their laurels.
Research commissioned by DairyNZ and independently produced by AgResearch confirms New Zealand dairy farmers have the world’s lowest carbon footprint, at half the average emissions of other international producers.
where consumers and communities
farmers, aims to support farmers
are increasingly seeking sustainably
through investing in research,
produced food.
resource development, extension
“New Zealand is known internationally
and advocacy to ensure they lead the
for its low carbon footprint of dairy
world in sustainable dairy farming. The
product, which is supported by
organisation is involved in a wide range
this research. However, there is still
of research, investing dairy farmers'
The country’s dairy sector is committed
potential to improve and achieve lower
levies in climate change solutions
to remaining the most efficient
emissions and we are well aware other
developed through science.
producer of low-emissions milk in
countries are also reducing the footprint
The AgResearch analysis demonstrates
the world, driving emissions down
of their dairy sectors.
that New Zealand has retained its
through science, innovation and hard
“Our global competitors are never far
outstanding position in low-emission
work. To maintain their top spot,
behind and while we are world-leading at
dairy milk production, with an on-farm
dairy farmers need to continue to
emissions-efficient milk production, we
carbon footprint 48 percent less than
adapt their practices and adopt new
must continue to adapt and implement
the average of 18 countries studied.
technology and knowledge to reduce
new technologies and knowledge. It is the
The research analysed 55 percent of
environmental impact.
right thing to do for our environment, our
global milk production, including major
DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle
consumers and humanity as a whole.”
milk-producing countries. New Zealand
says his organisation is focused on
DairyNZ, the industry organisation
is the most efficient producer at 0.77kg
maintaining success in a global market
that represents all New Zealand dairy
CO2e per kg FPCM (fat and protein
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