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Issue #52

November 2023
In this issue

Celebrating 10 years of the DSF and other topical news for those engaged in sustainability efforts in the dairy sector...
DSF Annual meeting 2023

The 2023 DSF Annual Meeting in Chicago

It was great to see so many Members and stakeholders at the first face to face DSF Annual meeting since 2019, in Chicago last month. It was also fantastic that as many again were able to join in online. Over 85…
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DSF Annual Sustainability Progress 2022 Calendar Year reporting cover

DSF Annual Sustainability Progress – 2022 Calendar Year Reporting

The DSF Annual Sustainability Progress was published at the DSF Annual meeting.

Some notable highlights from this report are:

  • The DSF represents 30% of total global milk (cow and buffalo) production, which equates to over 50% of the formal milk market.
  • For the…
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Retrospective and projected warming-equivalent emissions from global livestock and cattle calculated with an alternative climate metric denoted GWP*

Recently published in PLOS ONE, this paper was co-authored by Agustin Del Prado, Juan Tricarico and DSF Director Brian Lindsay, based on their GWP* modelling work.  The study (funded by a collaboration of dairy and beef organizations) builds on the previously published GWP* literature review.  The paper suggests that sustained annual reductions in CH4 emissions…
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COP28 UAE

What to expect on the agenda at COP28

At the end of November, all eyes will be on World leaders as they gather in Dubai, United Arab Emirates for two weeks of climate focussed discussions and negotiations.  A strong delegation from the dairy sector will be attending the conference over the two weeks and engaging…
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Developing a protocol that includes mitigation actions in agricultural lifecycle assessment

Those of us working within the sector appreciate the efforts of the dairy industry to reduce GHG emissions as quickly and efficiently as possible. Mitigation strategies and technologies continue to emerge, but understanding the potential impact of these and how this can be used in a carbon…
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P2DNZ image 7 workstreams

Pathways to Dairy Net Zero Gaining Momentum with New Workstreams

Pathways to Dairy Net Zero (P2DNZ) continues to accelerate climate action throughout the dairy sector, with workstreams that recognise that there are many actions that can be considered by the value chain in addressing the climate challenge:

    • Research
    • Developed Dairy Economies
    • Carbon Accounting

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IDF Animal health report image

New IDF Animal Health Report explores advances in youngstock management

The IDF has just published the 17th edition of their Animal Health Report which focuses on the latest science and practice of young stock management. The report contains inspirational examples of calf and youngstock rearing and management from around the world, demonstrating how crucial those early days…
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Perspective Series Offers Insights on Key Dairy Topics

Global Dairy Platform’s (GDP) Perspectives Series offers expert insights on topics ranging from the role of animal-sourced foods in health and disease, to dairy’s role in sustainable diets, to the implications of the EAT-Lancet diet. GDP produces and distributes these articles monthly to its members, and a…
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FAO Sustainable Livestock transformation report

FAO Sustainable Livestock Transformation publication available

Within the framework of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, FAO assists Member Nations to improve sound policies, increase investments and develop good practices in the livestock sector.  A new publication is available, Sustainable Livestock Transformation which details the FAO’s work and…
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save-the-date

Save the Date for P2DNZ Webinar: Animal Feed & Nutrition

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Two sessions:
6-7:30 a.m. U.S. Central Time (Register)
6-7:30 p.m. U.S. Central Time (Register)
Please save the date for the first Pathways to Dairy Net Zero webinar of 2024 focused on animal feed and nutrition. The webinar will provide a history of animal…
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Other sustainability news from DSF Members

Dairy Sustainability eNews from Dairy Australia

If you have sustainability materials or news you would like to share, please contact the DSF Secretariat.

November Food for thought…
  • New sustainability ranking of top dairy companies
  • SAI releases definition of and framework for regenerative agriculture
  • Waste challenges
  • Towards the development of a Voluntary Code of Conduct on the sustainable use of plastics in agriculture
  • Pat Cummins: BBC Green Sport Award winner on cricket’s ‘opportunity’

New sustainability ranking…
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Upcoming dates

If you have any forthcoming events that you think would be of interest to the DSF community, please send details to the DSF Secretariat and we will do our best to include them in future newsletters.

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