The solutions eligible for this new funding are strategically chosen based on direct feedback from Fonterra farmers, ensuring practicality and relevance. The program encompasses a range of tools designed to optimize dairy farm operations, including animal performance technologies from leading providers like LIC and CRV. This focus on animal health and productivity is vital for both economic returns and environmental stewardship in milk production.

Beyond animal performance, the funding also extends to crucial areas of farm management such as pasture and data optimization tools. These technologies are essential for improving resource utilization, reducing waste, and making more informed decisions on the farm. Additionally, on-farm planting initiatives are supported, reflecting a commitment to enhancing biodiversity and carbon sequestration within dairy landscapes, contributing to broader environmental sustainability goals.

Anne Douglas, Group Director for Farm Source, emphasized that the selected solutions are not only results-driven but also widely available and easy for farmers to implement. This accessibility is crucial for widespread adoption and ensuring that the benefits of the program reach a broad base of Fonterra’s suppliers. The overarching goal is to directly help drive emissions efficiency across the cooperative’s extensive network of dairy producers.