New Zealand is our home, we think it's one of the best places in the world to farm grass-fed dairy. New Zealand farmers are amongst the most emissions efficient dairy producers in the world1 but there is more work to do. We are working towards emissions reductions targets for 2030 with an ambition to be net zero by 2050, bringing our sustainability progress through to every NZMP product you purchase.
*Our Fonterra New Zealand cows spend on average 97% of their non-milking time outside on pasture. Average is measured over the previous three seasons' data and subject to minor variation. Calculation excludes milking times because this only accounts for being off-pasture for on average up to 3 hours per day.
**96% is an average calculated on an ‘as consumed’ basis. Average is measured over previous three seasons data and subject to minor variation. A grass-fed diet is defined as grass, grass silage, hay and forage crops (including legumes and brassicas).
1. https://www.journalofdairyscience.org/article/S0022-0302(22)00585-9/fulltext
