A new programme to tackle carbon emissions in the dairy industry has been launched by the Northern Ireland Government.
Led by the Dairy Council Northern Ireland and CAFRE, the initiative will start in 2022.
NI dairy farmers can join in the voluntary programme of carbon benchmarks that has been established with the dairy companies.
Agriculture minister Edwin Poots said the carbon audits align with the Green Growth Strategy which DAERA is progressing on behalf of the Executive.
“Green Growth means using the move from a high to a low greenhouse gas emissions society to improve people’s quality of life through green jobs and a clean, resilient environment,” he said.
Mr Poots described the new carbon benchmarks programme as an “excellent example of collaborative working” and paid tribute to the work of the Dairy Council and CAFRE.
“I would strongly encourage all eligible dairy farmers to get involved in the programme and together we can, we will and we must make the changes necessary for a greener future,” Mr Poots added.
LSL News.