Dairy Carbon Credit Boom Hits Wall of Skepticism
The much-hyped promise of carbon credits as a new revenue stream for dairy farmers is facing growing skepticism, with participation remaining significantly lower than industry expectations. According to the 2026 State of the Dairy Industry Report, only 19% of U.S. dairy producers currently participate in carbon credit programs, while 34% say they may join within…
Nestlé Unveils Global Dairy Sustainability Plan
Nestlé has launched its first comprehensive Dairy Plan, outlining a global strategy to strengthen dairy supply chain resilience, reduce emissions, and support sustainable milk production across its operations. The company works with more than 130,000 dairy farmers and over 200 suppliers across more than 40 countries, integrating climate action, farmer livelihoods, animal welfare, nature protection,…
Teagasc Leads Climate-Smart Dairy Push in Eritrea
Teagasc, the Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority, is leading the Climate Smart Agriculture Research and Innovation Support for Dairy Value Chains in Eritrea (CSARIDE) project aimed at transforming Eritrea’s dairy sector through climate-smart and sustainable farming practices. The EU-funded initiative, launched in 2020 with a budget of about €4 million and a duration of…
Manure Digesters: Climate Fix or Risk?
Manure digesters are increasingly promoted as a solution to cut greenhouse gas emissions from dairy farming, but a recent analysis highlighted by New Scientist suggests their real-world impact is more complex. These systems use anaerobic processes to break down manure and capture methane—a potent greenhouse gas—converting it into biogas for energy. While they can significantly…