Arla - More than Milk

In this episode, we explore the role soy plays in dairy cow diets, options for reducing or eliminating soy, and the implications of these changes. Tom Gill is joined by Nottingham University Farm’s Nigel Armstrong, and David Howard, Head of Dairy Services at Wynnstay Group who together discuss how soy has successfully been removed from the diet of the university’s high-yielding herd.

How does the amount of protein fed to cows affect a farm’s climate impact...and its efficiency? How can you make practical changes on farm to improve?
Listen to UK Arla farmer owners Ben and Sophie talking to Arla's Geoff Perrott and Tom Gill about their approach to feeding their herds as they try to improve the protein efficiency of their farms - one of the Big5 areas that Arla Climate Check data has shown can influence a farm’s carbon footprint.
Link to leaflets mentioned in the podcast: https://leaf.eco/farming/simply-sustainable-series
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Arla is owned by thousands of dairy farmers from across Europe, but who decides how the business runs day to day? We hear from some Arla farmer owners who have recently taken on new roles within the democratic structure. They discuss diversity, direction of travel and how farmers are influencing the cooperative's future.
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Feed efficiency is crucial for maximising milk production while minimising costs and environmental impact...but how this is achieved will vary from farm to farm. More than Milk speaks to two very different UK Arla farmers about how they make the most of the forage they grow and the feed they purchase.
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