Helping our farmer owners spot ways to lower their farms' emissions requires knowledge. So, we've developed a FarmAhead™ Check to collect data and build our knowledge. Farmers use it to collect more than 200 data points; from what the cows eat to the energy that is used on the farms. The results are verified by a third-party advisor and stored in a large dataset that gives us great and precise insights into dairy farming across seven countries in Northern Europe and multiple opportunities to support and motivate our farmers to move ahead faster in their sustainability transition. We also share learnings with industry stakeholders, politicians, and research partners for continuous development.
What is FarmAhead™ Technology?
Dairy products contribute to nutrient intake, and their production is associated with greenhouse gas emissions, which we are working to reduce. We aim to produce dairy products with consistent quality across the value chain, including on farm, in animal care and in land management. To support this, we have developed FarmAhead™ Technology, a set of data-driven and science-based tools that enable farmer owners to measure and monitor farm practices and identify relevant actions. Using these tools, farmers can be rewarded by implementing activities included in the model. The level of payment is linked to the number of eligible activities implemented and the points achieved.
