Dairy Sustainability

The Dairy Sustainability Framework is the program for aligning and connecting dairy sustainability initiatives around the world

[Dairy Sustainability @DSF_Dairy]

Banas Dairy- Every corner we turned was another initiative under the leadership of my friend Sangram Chaudhary, demonstrating the value of dairy to society in many ways. An industry definitely worth investing in! Thanks for the education!
@shahMeenesh; ⁦@banasdairy1969⁩

[Dairy Sustainability @DSF_Dairy]

JMF committed to helping the DSF through the Stage 1 Pilots. Working sessions and field visits clearly show dairy is also an enabler for complimentary enterprises. Thanks to JMF team & our partner NDDB for their support. ⁦@ShahMeenesh⁩, @shreeja_mmpcl; ⁦@medha_coop⁩

[Dairy Sustainability @DSF_Dairy]

DSF Stage 1 Pilots are super powerful. Another great learning experience at many levels with Shreeja and their women dairy farmers. None of this would be possible without the support and commitment from NDDB! ⁦@ShahMeenesh⁩ ⁦@shreeja_mmpcl⁩ ⁦@medha_coop⁩

[Dairy Sustainability @DSF_Dairy]

@NDDB_Coop @ShahMeenesh @shreeja_mmpcl @LalanSingh_1 @spsinghbaghelpr @MinOfCooperatn @mopr_goi @Min_FAHD @Dept_of_AHD @PIB_India @pibcooperation @PIB_MoFAHD Listening, learning and identifying collaborative and impactful opportunities were the key themes of the week. In true cooperative fashion these dairies are investing in a sustainable milk supply for the future! Impressive !

[National Dairy Development Board @NDDB_Coop]

Chairman, NDDB, Dr @ShahMeenesh, met Mr Brian Lindsay, Director, @DSF_Dairy, along with senior NDDB officials to discuss the progress of the DSF Stage 1 pilot in India. With NDDB’s support, the pilot is being implemented in the milksheds of @shreeja_mmpcl and NDDB-managed Jharkhand Milk Federation (@medha_coop) to encourage emerging dairy economies to adopt sustainability frameworks and highlight dairying’s role in strengthening the rural economy.

During the meeting, Dr Shah Reiterated NDDB’s support in DSF pilot and expressed confidence in its potential to provide valuable insights into dairy-led rural development and sustainability. He also outlined NDDB’s key initiatives aimed at improving farmers’ income and fostering sustainability in the sector. Mr Lindsay, in turn, shared insights from his visits to Shreeja MPO, JMF, and Banas Dairy (@banasdairy1969), commending NDDB’s role in transforming the rural economy by enhancing small dairy farmers' livelihood through the cooperative framework.

[Dairy Sustainability @DSF_Dairy]

Professor Cozzi reminding us at the Precision Livestock Farming Conference of the role of combined value of technology and human skills in increasing the precision and efficiency of feeding our cows and ultimately their productivity!

[Dairy Sustainability @DSF_Dairy]

A One Health approach and focus on robust biosecurity are critical to future food security….Unanimously supported by members of the COAG Livestock Sub-Committee on Livestock in Rome!

[Dairy Sustainability @DSF_Dairy]

Pleased to be supporting dairy colleagues at the FAO COAG Sub Committee on Livestock in Rome! Lets hope for some positive outcomes and real progress!

[National Dairy Development Board @NDDB_Coop]

A DSF-NDDB side event on Stage 1 Pilot took place as part of the @FIL_IDF ’s first Regional Dairy Conference Asia Pacific 2024. The session was chaired by Mr Brian Lindsay, Director, @DSF_Dairy in the presence of distinguished panellists including Dr @ShahMeenesh, Chairman, NDDB & Governor on Board of DSF & Board Member, IDF, Shri Sudhir Kumar Singh, MD, Jharkhand Milk Federation and Shri Thimappa Sura, Chief Executive, Shreeja Mahila Milk Producer Company Ltd (@shreeja_mmpcl)

Mr Lindsay shared that DSF promotes global collaboration in dairy sustainability, focusing on monitoring and advancing sector-wide progress. Their 'Stage 1 approach' prioritises learning from ongoing projects and implementing sustainability frameworks in milksheds. They have partnered with NDDB for a pilot in Jharkhand Milk Federation and Shreeja MMPCL. He further explained that DSF has defined 11 sustainability criteria to monitor and report progress in the global dairy sector.

Chairman, NDDB highlighted the significant role of dairying in transforming rural livelihoods and ensuring food security for lacto-vegetarian populations. The Indian dairy sector focuses on sustainability, enhancing productivity through initiatives like scientific breeding, nutrition improvements and renewable energy use. NDDB & DSF are piloting sustainability initiatives in JMF & Shreeja milksheds for impactful outcomes and mutual learning.

Shri Singh brought to the fore efforts from balanced cattle feed to biogas plants managed by women farmers, enhance rural economies, promote renewable energy, and ensure environmental sustainability. He also added that JMF's sustainability efforts align with DSF principles will preserve natural resources and support rural livelihoods.

Shri Sura also shared that Shreeja MMPCL focuses on initiatives like Green Fodder Production to enhance milk production efficiency and empower women. The collaboration with DSF will chart the path on similar lines leading to success.

#IDFKochiIndia2024 #DairySustainability #GlobalCollaboration

[Dairy Sustainability @DSF_Dairy]

We are excited to be partnering with NDDB to share with others at the IDF Regional Conference India, the implementation of the new DSF membership level for those just starting their sustainable dairy journey. Almost time to start -See you in the room!!

[Dairy Sustainability @DSF_Dairy]

Proud to support colleagues at NDDB and IDF at the first IDF Regional Conference, India, sharing the power of collaborative sustainability efforts!

[Sudesh Kissun @sudeshkissun]

Agriculture to be exempted from NZ's ETS, He Waka Eke Noa to be disbanded, says @toddmcclaymp. “The Government is committed to meeting our climate change obligations without shutting down Kiwi farms," he says. @DairyNZ and @BeefLambNZ welcome the news.

[Dairy Sustainability @DSF_Dairy]

Congratulations to all the Party’ engaged in the UN Agriculture Negotiations for more than a week! A massive milestone to achieve consensus and a route forward…Now we can focus on more positive and impactful activities collectively!! 🎉

[Dairy Sustainability @DSF_Dairy]

Two fantastic days kindly hosted by Arla Foods, GDP member organizations and others, ensuring robust corporate reporting is efficient, adds value especially at farm level & delivers mutually desired results.Honoured to be surrounded by such positivity and brilliance!

[Dairy Sustainability @DSF_Dairy]

After and extremely positive opening here in Bonn, Ag climate negotiations slowed and we were worried that yet another SB session would pass without agreement.Two closed sessions today may give us hope…More after the 17h30 meeting….Hopefully a positive ooutcome🤞🤞

[National Dairy Development Board @NDDB_Coop]

On the eve of World Milk Day, NDDB and the organisations spearheading the dairy sector in the country raised a glass of milk celebrating the ocassion and to disseminate the message of solidarity to the dairy farmers and the consumers alike. On this day we reaffirm our dedication to serving the interests of our dairy farmers by ensuring their livelihood and providing nutritional security to the consumers.

@Amul_Coop
@DairyAmul
@MotherDairyMilk
@indimmune_
@IDMCLtd
@NDDBDairyServ
@ncdficoop
@IRMAOfficial79

[WorldMilkDay 🐮 @WorldMilkDay]

On June 1, we celebrate #WorldMilkDay!

Together, let’s highlight how dairy is providing us with naturally balanced nutrition while promoting a healthier planet. 🌎 🐄 🥛

Learn more: https://t.co/q2JP5YK1GF

#PathwaysToDairyNetZero #WorldMilkDay #EnjoyDairy

[Dairy Sustainability @DSF_Dairy]

What an education! Many thanks to @medha_coop Shri Sudhir kumar Singh MD and Shri Jaiden Buswas DY MD, their staff and my colleagues @NDDB_Coop esp. @ShahMeenesh for your leadership and support for the DSF that will make our collaborative sustainability project a success.

[National Dairy Development Board @NDDB_Coop]

Mr Brian Lindsay, Director, @DSF_Dairy visited the NDDB-managed Jharkhand State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd. (@medha_coop) in Ranchi, Jharkhand along with NDDB officials Dr TC Gupta, Ms Chaitali Chatterjee, Ms Shelly Topno (@TopnoShelly) and Dr Bhupendra Phondba (@bhupend67177697).

During the visit, Mr Lindsay interacted with Shri Sudhir Kumar Singh, MD, Shri Jaidev Biswas, Dy MD, as well as team members and dairy farmers.

The purpose of the visit was to gain insights into various initiatives for sustainable dairying, such as manure value chain, solar power, circular bio-economy through empty pea pod silage, IVF-ET and village-based milk procurement systems. Mr Lindsay recognised the contribution of JMF in women empowerment and strengthening rural livelihoods.

Mr Lindsay was impressed by the cooperative model's power, regular & transparent milk payment system, employment opportunities created by dairying and how NDDB’s support enabled JMF to demonstrate leadership in socio-economic development.

[Dairy Sustainability @DSF_Dairy]

A huge thank you to Mr Thimmappa @shreeja_mmpcl staff,farmers & @NDDB_Coop for a wonderful day of education in a most welcoming and positive environment. To meet with the Shreeja professional women dairy farmers was an absolute highlight!