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Müller UK & Ireland has unveiled 'Fast Track,' a programme designed to cut carbon emissions from supplying farms by leveraging real-time data analysis.

Developed in collaboration with dairy specialist Kite Consulting and 40 supplying farms, Fast Track aligns with Müller’s Sustainability Action Plan, targeting a 30% reduction in on-farm emissions by 2030.

Running over three years, the programme will enable 40 farmers across Great Britain to monitor key data relating to production efficiency and sustainability in real-time. This shift from annual emissions reporting to real-time data access empowers farmers to make timely, informed decisions that accelerate emission reductions.

Fast Track integrates automated data from sources like Feedlync, a cloud-based feed management system, to track key indicators, including feed efficiency, fertility, stock numbers and energy-corrected milk.

David Craven, dairy manager at Grosvenor Farms, said: “Joining the Fast Track programme will help give farmers the ability to identify data-driven changes, and focus on the indicators which have the biggest impact on long-term farm resilience and sustainability”.

Rob Hutchison, CEO of Müller Milk & Ingredients, commented: “We know on-farm emissions is one of our carbon hotspots and that’s why we’re working towards a target of 30% reduction in on-farm emissions by 2030. The Fast Track programme provides an opportunity to make a real difference and will play a key role in helping us achieve our 30% goal."

He continued: “By supporting farmers to take an integrated, data-driven approach, we can assist them in taking rapid and responsive action which tackles issues head-on and as they arise, meaning we’re no longer relying on historic and sometimes out-of-date data to make decisions".

“We know our customers and consumers expect us to take action to drive change, and that’s why we’re delighted to partner with Kite Consulting on this groundbreaking programme. We look forward to seeing Fast Track grow and move from success to success in the years to come.”

Rose Jackson, senior dairy consultant at Kite Consulting, said: “With the increased uptake of technology on dairy farms, more and more data is being created, but how can we best use this to make science-based decisions to accelerate the reduction in carbon emissions?"

“Fast Track aims to tackle this question by scrutinising relevant KPIs and facilitating collaboration between a group of 40 innovative and highly efficient farmers. Initiatives such as these are key in our carbon reduction journey, and highlight the focus and determination of dairy farmers across the UK to lower footprints.”