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'Project Mootopia': Ben & Jerry's launches emissions-cutting pilots at it dairy farms

Tom Gockelen-Kozlowski

12 May 2022 • 2 min read

Ben & Jerry's will work to alter the feed and land management at its dairy farm suppliers. Credit: Ben & Jerry's

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Ben & Jerry's will work to alter the feed and land management at its dairy farm suppliers. Credit: Ben & Jerry's

Brand hopes new project will help meet its goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions to half industry average by 2024

Forage-based diets that limit cows' methane-rich burps and better soil management to boost grass growth are all part of a new plan by Ben & Jerry's to cut greenhouse gas emissions to half the industry...

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