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Characterising sustainability certification standards in dairy production.
K McGarr-O'Brien1, J Herron2, L Shalloo2
1Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Teagasc, Moorepark West, Fermoy, County Cork P61 P302, Ireland; Animal Production Systems Group, Wageningen University & Research, P.O. Box 338, 6700 AH Wageningen, The Netherlands.
Animal : an International Journal of Animal Bioscience
|June 24, 2023
Summary
This study analyzed 19 dairy sustainability certification standards, finding wide variation in their characteristics and sustainability themes. Continuous improvement is often overlooked, potentially impacting farmer and consumer trust in these private standards.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Science
- Environmental Science
- Business & Economics
Background:
- Private certification standards are increasingly used for sustainable dairy production.
- Research characterizing these diverse dairy sustainability standards is limited.
- Understanding these standards is crucial for effective sustainable dairy initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize and analyze sustainability certification standards in dairy production.
- To evaluate the thematic coverage and trade-offs within these standards.
- To assess the balance between credibility, accessibility, and continuous improvement.
Main Methods:
- A literature search identified 116 dairy sustainability initiatives.
- 19 standards were selected and analyzed based on public documents.
- Analysis included general characteristics, thematic coverage, and the 'devil's triangle' trade-offs.
Main Results:
- Significant variation exists among the 19 analyzed dairy sustainability standards.
- Environmental aspects are most covered; economic aspects are least covered.
- Credibility and accessibility are often addressed, while continuous improvement is frequently neglected.
Conclusions:
- The variability in dairy sustainability standards may offer farmer choice but could also erode trust.
- Standards need to better integrate continuous improvement to enhance overall sustainability.
- Further research is needed to understand the impact of these diverse standards on the dairy sector.
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