ILRI, Innoterra Launch Feed Innovation Partnership
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and Innoterra Limited have announced a strategic collaboration to develop and scale biotechnology-based livestock feed solutions that convert underutilized crop residues into high-quality animal feed. The initiative aims to improve livestock productivity, increase farmer incomes, and reduce agriculture’s environmental footprint by enhancing the nutritional value of crop residues that…
Vijayapura Farmers to Get Sustainable Dairy Training
Farmers in Karnataka’s Vijayapura district will receive training in sustainable dairy farming under a new initiative aimed at improving productivity, profitability, and environmental stewardship in the dairy sector. The programme will focus on promoting scientific dairy management practices, efficient feed and fodder utilization, animal health, breeding management, and climate-resilient farming techniques. The initiative is designed…
US Dairy Biogas Capacity Nearly Triples Since 2020
The United States dairy sector has made significant progress in renewable energy generation, with dairy biogas capture capacity nearly tripling since the end of 2020, according to new data released by the American Biogas Council (ABC). As of June 2026, 496 dairy farms across the country are capturing energy from manure through anaerobic digestion systems,…
NZ Launches $45.85M Responsible Dairy Programme
New Zealand’s dairy sector has received a major boost with the launch of the Responsible Dairy Programme, a seven-year co-investment initiative led by DairyNZ aimed at improving productivity, sustainability and long-term competitiveness. Announced in June 2026, the programme is backed by NZ$45.85 million in funding, including NZ$18.34 million from the Ministry for Primary Industries’ Primary…
Verka Launches Milk Van to Reduce Plastic Waste
In a move aimed at promoting sustainable dairy consumption and reducing plastic waste, Verka has partnered with Punjab Pollution Control Board to launch a milk vending van in Mohali. The initiative enables consumers to purchase fresh milk using their own reusable containers, helping reduce dependence on single-use plastic milk pouches. The milk vending van was…
India-Japan Dairy Ties Expand Into Circular Economy
India and Japan are deepening cooperation in the dairy sector, moving beyond traditional milk production into biogas, clean energy, premium dairy products and circular economy initiatives. A key focus of the partnership is the development of compressed biogas (CBG) projects through dairy cooperatives, which convert cattle dung into clean fuel and organic fertilizers, creating additional…
Nestlé Cuts Dairy Supply Chain Emissions by 26%
Global food giant Nestlé has reported a 26% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across its dairy supply chain since 2018, highlighting significant progress toward its broader net-zero and sustainability goals. The achievement comes as the company continues to invest heavily in regenerative agriculture, climate-smart dairy farming and methane reduction initiatives across major milk-producing regions worldwide….
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…
Nestlé Launches Young Dairy Leaders Programme
Nestlé has launched its first-ever Young Dairy Leaders Programme in the United Kingdom to support the next generation of dairy farmers and strengthen long-term sustainability across the dairy sector. The initiative has been introduced in partnership with First Milk and is designed to help young dairy professionals develop leadership, business and sustainability skills amid growing…
Balanced Dairy Blends Eye Mainstream Growth
The emerging “balanced dairy” category, which combines animal and plant proteins in dairy products, is gaining renewed industry attention as manufacturers look to improve sustainability, manage costs, and meet evolving consumer preferences. According to the Balanced Protein Consortium, a balanced protein product replaces 30% of animal-based ingredients with plant-derived ingredients, creating hybrid dairy solutions positioned…