Delegates' suggestion for continued work Web site discussion forum, designated working groups and task forces and local follow-up meetings were some of the suggestions for continued work on dairy farming's impact on the climate. Read more>>
	Conclusions from the Edinburgh conference At the conference's third day after a visit to the Scottish Agricultural College a panel summarized the conference and presented their conclusions and take home messages. Read them here>>
	Dairy sector will take the bull by the horns The cow contributes to the climate change, but is also a highly efficient ‘food processor’. She can convert grass into healthy nutrition: milk and meat. The dairy sector does not deny the problem, but looks for solutions. Read more>>
	Looking at solutions to reduce greenhouse gases Feed a cow as a pig, not as a ruminant, scientist Theun Vellinga proposed. Feeding cows maize and potatoes instead of grass is turning things upside down, he admitted, but it is a way to reduce the emissions. Read more>>
	Other locations for dairy farming? ‘If feed has to come from as far as 1 000 miles or more away from the farms, isn’t it logical from an environmental point of view to look for other locations?' Read more>>
	Concern about biodiversity and deforestation When it comes to biodiversity the trick is finding a balance between protecting biodiversity and feeding the world. Sometimes simple solutions can help. Read more>>

   
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