DAIRY-4-FUTURE

Dairy-4-Future focusses on four key issues: analysing strengths and weaknesses of the dairy sector in Atlantic Area, fostering dairy sector economic resilience, improving resource use efficiency, and determining sustainable dairy systems for the future.The project puts innovative farmers at the centre of practice-based research work, and combine several methods (SWOT analysis, research activities, economic simulations…) to adapt and develop scientific knowledge, which will lead on technical solutions and recommendations to be shared across the network.

The aim is to improve sustainability by identifying and implementing best practices to improve resource efficiency. This will involve analysing needs and opportunities for improvement and supporting stakeholders in optimising their activities and cooperation. Pilot and experimental farms will offer practical solutions and the benefits of better resource use. Training programmes will focus on resource use. Farmers will make exchange visits between regions to share experiences and develop innovative solutions.