January’s food for thought….

• Climate-Smart Agriculture: Key Findings from WFO and AgMission™ Producers’ Consultation 
• Simple and sustainable: feeding dairy cows this one ingredient could reduce methane emissions by up to half
• Who should support dairy farmers in transitioning to ethical farming systems?
• Feeling stressed? This UK farm allows you to cuddle cows to relieve your anxiety

Climate-Smart Agriculture: Key Findings from WFO and AgMission™ Producers’ Consultation released at COP28. The report highlights key findings and strategic priorities identified by farmers worldwide, as they transition towards climate-smart agriculture. This publication results from the first producer-led global consultation on climate-smart agriculture launched on May 21 with an in-person dialogue during the WFO 2023 Annual Meeting. Read the report 

Simple and sustainable: feeding dairy cows this one ingredient could reduce methane emissions by up to half from eDairy News. As global dairy companies set a new goal to trace and reduce emissions, U.S. dairy farmers are already taking steps to reduce emissions.  Read the article 

Who should support dairy farmers in transitioning to ethical farming systems? from FoodNavigator. With farmers facing pressures to adopt more sustainable farming practices - or move to a different farming system altogether - who should support producers during their transition? In the UK, the responsibility falls broadly on the shoulders of all agri-food stakeholders, but some have a greater role to play. Whilst this is about a UK based project, there are some interesting points that may be relevant to others across the world.  Read the article and full report

Feeling stressed? This UK farm allows you to cuddle cows to relieve your anxiety from Euronews. Visitors are flocking to Dumble Farm in Yorkshire, UK, to harness the potential mental health benefits of being up close with their furry residents. Read the article