Arla farmers are on an exciting sustainability journey. Listen in as they share learnings and discuss new solutions to help accelerate change and build a sustainable future for dairy...it's much more than just producing milk.
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How do you measure nature on a dairy farm? In this episode of More Than Milk, we explore Arla’s FarmAhead™ Customer Partnership with McDonald’s on the Renature Project—bringing farmers and biodiversity experts together to map habitats, monitor wildlife, and unlock practical ways to boost nature. Featuring one of our Organic farmers, we dive into real on-farm insights, from hedgerow habitats to bird species, and what it takes to farm with nature for the long term.
22 Dec 2025
Episode 9 - Collaborating together to drive our FarmAhead™ Customer Partnership Programme
The first in a mini-series on Arla’s FarmAhead™ Customer Partnership Programme, this first episode explores what the FarmAhead™ Customer Partnership projects actually are, what they mean for the cooperative and customers and how they showcase the very best of our cooperative culture.
18 Nov 2024
Episode 8 – Feeding the herd efficiently - a win for business and climate
Feed efficiency is crucial for maximising milk production while minimising costs and environmental impact...but how this is achieved will vary from farm to farm. More than Milk speaks to two very different UK Arla farmers about how they make the most of the forage they grow and the feed they purchase.
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22 Oct 2024
Episode 7 – Exploring soy alternatives
In this episode, we explore the role soy plays in dairy cow diets, options for reducing or eliminating soy, and the implications of these changes. Tom Gill is joined by Nottingham University Farm’s Nigel Armstrong, and David Howard, Head of Dairy Services at Wynnstay Group who together discuss how soy has successfully been removed from the diet of the university’s high-yielding herd.
8 Jul 2024
Episode 6 – Do farmers really run Arla?
Arla is owned by thousands of dairy farmers from across Europe, but who decides how the business runs day to day? We hear from some Arla farmer owners who have recently taken on new roles within the democratic structure. They discuss diversity, direction of travel and how farmers are influencing the cooperative's future.
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8 Apr 2024
Episode 5 – Finetuning Fertiliser Use
How do you make the most of every drop of slurry? Arla farmer, Zara, shares the challenges and opportunities of storing, separating and spreading on her farm, alongside Independent Grassland Consultant, George Fisher.
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14 Dec 2023
Episode 4 – Talking animal robustness
What makes a robust cow? How do you manage your herd for longevity and efficiency?
With 'Animal Robustness' identifed as one of Arla's Big5 areas that impacts a farm's carbon footprint, Geoff and Tom chat with two UK Arla farmers about their focus areas for animal health and welfare and how they try and breed the right cow for their system.
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20 Sept 2023
Episode 3 – Feed additives
With enteric methane production accounting for around 42% of a farm’s carbon footprint, could feed additives that reduce methane be the answer? We chat to Arla farmer, Oliver, and his nutritionist about role feed additives could play in lowering the carbon footprint of milk.
12 Jun 2023
Episode 2 – The gold beneath our feet
How do we protect and improve one of a dairy farm's most valuable assets - soil? We hear from Debbie and Mike - two UK farmers taking part in the Arla regenerative pilot farm network - about their 'livestock under the ground' and their innovative approach to grazing.
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27 Mar 2023
Episode 1 – The what, why and how of Protein Efficiency
How does the amount of protein fed to cows affect a farm’s climate impact…and its efficiency? How can you make practical changes on farm to improve?
Listen to UK Arla farmer owners Ben and Sophie talking to Arla's Geoff Perrott and Tom Gill about their approach to feeding their herds as they try to improve the protein efficiency of their farms - one of the Big5 areas that Arla Climate Check data has shown can influence a farm’s carbon footprint.
Link to leaflets mentioned in the podcast: https://leaf.eco/farming/simply-sustainable-series
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