On 17 December, Galician producers, representatives from the dairy sector and other key stakeholders gathered in Rodeiro (Pontevedra) to take part in a multi-stakeholder focus group as part of the CLIMALACT project. The event provided an opportunity to gather experiences and views directly from farms, encouraging participation and guiding the development of sustainability criteria tailored to the local area.
This meeting followed the focus group held in March in Vegadeo (Asturias), the findings of which had served as the basis for designing protocols for management, efficiency and climate neutrality tailored to different farming models.
Thanks to a range of interactive sessions and activities in which participants were able to share their views on the various aspects and challenges facing the sector, it was possible to gather representative data on Galician farms and to analyse and compare different production models. In addition, opportunities were identified to improve efficiency and reduce reliance on external inputs, potential avenues for diversifying production were identified, and collaboration between livestock farmers, cooperatives and advisers was strengthened.
A crucial day that confirms that the sector’s active involvement is essential for moving towards a sustainable, transparent and climate-neutral dairy model, with solutions tailored to local conditions.