ALDI SÜD and Friesland­Campina work toward more sustain­able dairy

ALDI SÜD Group and FrieslandCampina are joining forces to support more sustainable dairy farming. Their multiyear partnership initially involves over sixty dairy farmers in the Netherlands and Germany. ALDI SÜD provides investment, and FrieslandCampina contributes dairy expertise and connections with its members. Together, they aim to help farmers strengthen their businesses and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. To achieve this, they are launching two programs, with a different approach in each country.

Participating farmers receive tailored advice, financial support, and training. These help them plan and implement changes on their farms. The partners aim to combine more sustainable farming practices with productive, economically viable dairy businesses.

Five-year program in the Netherlands

In the Netherlands, 32 dairy farmers are participating in a five-year program. All are FrieslandCampina members working to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Measures include improvements in feed and manure management. The program also supports the use of renewable HVO diesel on farms.

These measures build on existing efforts under Foqus Planet. This is FrieslandCampina’s quality and sustainability program. The partners aim to expand participation from January 1, 2027.

Soil and biodiversity in Germany

In Germany, thirty dairy farms are participating in a three-year program. These farmers are also FrieslandCampina members. The program has been running since September 1, 2026, and focuses on regenerative agriculture. Its goals include healthier soil, greater biodiversity, and responsible water management. The partners aim to expand the program to forty farms from January 1, 2027.

Each farm receives its own plan, tailored to opportunities for improvement. Examples include crop rotations incorporating grass and clover, and reduced fertilizer use. Other measures include improving soil structure and planting hedges.

The program follows SAI Platform’s Regenerating Together framework. It focuses on continuous, measurable improvements on participating farms. The partners plan to share the knowledge and experience gained across the dairy sector. Their aim is to encourage wider adoption of practices shown to be effective.

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