The production of milk requires a large quantity of water not only to meet the direct requirements of the animal – for drinking, cleaning etc, but also to meet the indirect requirements, such as for the production of forage crops and concentrate feed ingredients. The ‘Water Footprint’ of milk is defined as the sum of… Continue reading Water footprint of milk
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with milk production arise from several activities that are involved in cradle-to-grave dairy supply chain. Broadly these activities include use of agricultural inputs such as fertilisers, fossil fuel for production of feed and fodder for animals, processing of concentrates in cattle feed plants, enteric fermentation, manure management and post farm… Continue reading Carbon footprint of milk
Methane Emission Reduction from Ruminants Methane is a potent greenhouse gas (GHG) emitted as a result of enteric fermentation of feed by ruminants. Because of its 28 times higher global warming potential (GWP) than carbon dioxide, methane is considered as one of the major factor responsible for global climate change. In ruminant animals, rumen microbes… Continue reading Methane emission reduction
Global climate change, the most serious environmental challenge humanity has to face is threatening the well-being of the future generations by transforming our planet’s ecosystem. As per Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) global surface temperature by the end of the 21st century is likely to exceed 1.5 to 2.0 0C relative to 1850 to… Continue reading Old Climate Smart Dairying
