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Powering dairy forward
As Canadian dairy farmers look for new ways to improve efficiency, manage input costs and reduce emissions, some are turning to an unlikely resource: manure – and transforming it into energy, heat and revenue. Biodigesters have been slowly gaining traction on farms, and Fepro Farms has been leading that charge for more than two decades.
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On-farm research develops and tests new practices
airy at Guelph is the network of dairy researchers at the University of Guelph. With dozens of professors and over one hundred graduate students and postdocs from animal and food, veterinary science, engineering and human nutrition, it is one of the largest and most productive dairy research institutions in the world.
Living Lab – Ontario Research Forum
To reach Dairy Farmers of CANADA’s sector goal of working towards Net Zero by 2050 and achieve our ambitious sustainability targets, we can't just talk about solutions – we need to develop them with producers to make sure they work for producers. It demands practical solutions that are developed, tested, refined and proven on real farms.
Biogas and dairy
Across Ontario, dairy farmers have long been leaders in adopting practical innovations that improve efficiency, sustainability and long-term resilience. From advancements in herd management to nutrient optimization, the sector continues to evolve in ways that strengthen both farm operations, and the broader agricultural economy.
Socially raised calves grow into more resilient and productive cows
Although raising young calves in pairs or in groups might initially seem like merely a housing option, compelling evidence reveals that early social housing is a means to fulfill the calf’s developmental need for social interaction, ultimately leading to more resilient and productive cows.
