Bulletin of the IDF N°520/2022: The IDF global Carbon Footprint standard for the dairy sector
The purpose of this bulletin is to assist the dairy sector in its efforts to reduce GHG emissions across all its value chain. It has been developed by IDF to be used by the dairy cattle farming and dairy manufacturing sectors, as well as anyone else committed to assess the Carbon Footprint of their production […]
Bulletin of the IDF N°519/2022: C-Sequ LCA guidelines for calculating carbon sequestration in cattle production systems
The concept of carbon sequestration is acknowledged as a potential way for agriculture to not just emit carbon dioxide, but store it, removing it from the atmosphere. Up until now there has been no consensus on an appropriate LCA-based approach for application in cattle production systems to quantify carbon removals. The focus has always been […]
Issue 5: IDF Dairy Sustainability Outlook
IDF Dairy Sustainability Outlook issue 5 is a special edition, dedicated to the United Nations Food Systems Summit. Guided by five Action Tracks of the Summit, case studies from the dairy community are presented, showcasing how the sector is committed to nourishing the global population with safe and nutritious foods through sustainable production systems. Cite this content […]
Bulletin of the IDF N°517/2022: Eco-friendly and energy-saving dairy technologies
The dairy processing sector has proven to be a committed adopter of energy saving technologies over the years. To date, evolving energy conserving measures have been incorporated in virtually all traditional unit processes deployed in dairy processes without compromising food safety and security. Emerging milder processing technologies with their promise of lower energy consumption require […]
Issue 4: IDF Dairy Sustainability Outlook
IDF’s Dairy Sustainability Outlook publication series provides new case studies to support the dairy sector in delivering on its commitment to sustainable development.
Dairy Industry Salts
Excessive salts, especially sodium, can have an adverse effect on the environment. If the proportion of sodium to other cations is high when dairy plant wastewater is applied to land, the soil structure risks deterioration. If so, the soil can no longer treat the applied wastewater and becomes water logged.
Salts and the Environment – IDF Factsheet 1
Salts K, Na and Ca occur either in milk from farms or in the chemicals used to clean the manufacturing plants. These salts end up in wastewater which is then discharged into the environment. This factsheet describes the sources of salts in the dairy industry and their effects on the environment.
Nutrition and Environment
This factsheet will provide you with information about how the nutritional richness of milk and dairy products is an important component when considering the environmental impact of food.
Dairy foods – helping to nourish the world
Addressing questions such as ‘are people meeting their nutritional needs?’ and ‘can you have a nutritionally adequate diet without dairy foods?’, this factsheet highlights the importance of meeting recommended amounts of nutrients in the diet.
Issue 3: IDF Dairy Sustainability Outlook
The 3rd edition of IDF’s Dairy Sustainability Outlook showcases ongoing activities and the latest initiatives to ensure sustainable dairy, including new approaches to agriculture, quality education, improved milk quality, development of rural areas through dairying, strong international cooperation and climate commitment achievements.
