The DairyMix project recently held its annual meeting and general assembly from March 3rd to 7th in Potsdam, Germany. The event, hosted by Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB), gathered partners from across Europe and beyond to discuss the progress and future directions of their collaborative research into sustainable circular mixed farming systems…
The DairyMix project was showcased at the Norwegian Roughage Congress (Grovfôrkongressen 2025). The event brought together almost 200 stakeholders from the agriculture sector to discuss advancements in roughage and sustainable farming practices. Grete Jørgensen, from NIBIO, introduced the DairyMix project, highlighting its objectives and the collaborative efforts of partners across Europe. Following her presentation, Associate…
A recent study by a research group of the University of Milan (UNIMI) aimed to answer this question. As part of Task 2.3 (Suitability of tree and shrub species for forage uses in silvoarable/silvopastoral systems for dairy production) of the Dairymix project, the group focused on agroforestry systems and their potential role in sustainable dairy…
At the ICT-AGRI-FOOD Summit in Dublin, Ireland, on February 4-5, Lorraine Balaine presented the DairyMix project, one of fourteen innovative initiatives showcased to advance sustainability in the agri-food sector. The ICT-AGRI-FOOD Summit emphasizes the integration of digital technologies in agriculture to tackle challenges such as food security and climate change. It serves as a collaborative…
A recent DairyMix – publication titled “Sosial bærekraft i landbruket. Hvor mye orker bøndene?” (Social sustainability in agriculture: How much can farmers endure?) by Hilde Helgesen and Bjørn Egil Flø (both NIBIO) in the Norwegian Journal Plan, explore the challenges faced by Norwegian dairy farmers focusing on social sustainability, economic pressures, and mental health within…
The DairyMix project completed its annual meeting and general assembly from October 14th to 17th in Rennes, France. Partners from participating institutions gathered at the Institut Agro Rennes-Angers, with additional digital participation options for those unable to travel. Early arrivals were treated to a guided tour at the INRAE experimental facilities in St-Gilles, focusing on…
We are pleased to announce that a comprehensive poster from the DairyMix project is now available for download. This poster presents our project’s aim, which is to reduce GHG emissions and improve environmental, economic, and social sustainability in dairy production. This is a great opportunity to understand more about our mission and approach. Download your…
Mark October 5-9, 2025 in your calendars for the 9th GGAA Conference 2025 at the Sarit Expo Center, Nairobi, Kenya! We invite you to join this event, hosted by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO). The conference assembles scientists worldwide to discuss innovative research, animal agriculture GHG…
The DairyMix team has been quite busy as we edge closer to the autumn season. A highlight of our recent activities was Xabier Diaz de Otalora’s Invited Talk at the EAAP – European Federation of Animal Science Conference in Florence. The talk, aptly named “Towards future sustainable dairy farming systems: An Integrated, adapted and circular…
Dr. Habtamu Alem (NIBIO, Norway) has recently published two studies focused on Norwegian dairy farms. The first article “A parametric analysis of eco-efficiency and its determinants: Evidence from Norwegian dairy farms”, in The Journal of Agricultural Economics, examines the eco-efficiency of Norwegian dairy farms over 30 years, focusing on methane (CH4) emissions. Analyzing data from…