It is partnered with Nestlé, the world’s largest food company, on the project.
The five-year project will assess the dairy farm’s total carbon emissions and involves co-partner Dairy Trust Taranaki.
It aims to reduce emissions by 30 per cent by mid-2027 and achieve net zero emissions in 10 years.
The agricultural industry makes up 48 per cent of New Zealand’s overall emissions with methane from cattle and sheep the main source.
Nestle has committed to reducing its emissions by 25 per cent, dairy is a major component in that effort and it is involved in more than100 pilot projects globally, with 20 farms working out their net zero targets.
Nestle New Zealand chief executive officer Jennifer Chappell said “dairy is our single biggest ingredient, and our vision is that the future for dairy can be net zero…
“To reduce our Scope 3 emissions, it’s critical we work with dairy farmers and their communities. Working towards a net zero farm means looking at all aspects of the farm, from cow nutrition to sequestering carbon.”
