Onderzoeksproject

This project focuses on achieving the maximum possible reduction of nitrogen emissions through optimized nutrition for dairy cows in the province of North Brabant. In doing so, it contributes to addressing the global challenge of excessive nitrogen emissions.

The Netherlands is among the countries with the highest geographic density of nitrogen emissions in the world, with 45% of total emissions originating from the agricultural sector — a significant share of which comes from dairy farming. For this reason, the consortium is focusing on supporting dairy farmers in North Brabant, the province with the highest livestock density. This project contributes to the theme “agriculture in balance with its environment.”

The consortium consists of Nutreco and Nutrivice. Nutreco is an international market leader providing feed solutions for sustainable nutrition, while Nutrivice is a consultancy organization specialized in providing independent nutritional advice to farmers and feed suppliers.

Within this project, the consortium is developing a toolbox of dietary strategies for dairy cows, aiming to achieve a 10–20% reduction in nitrogen emissions compared to cows managed under current feeding practices.