Friesland­Campina, ALDI SÜD Group partner to support dairy farmers achieve farm resilience

NETHERLANDS – FrieslandCampina and the ALDI SÜD Group have launched a multiyear strategic partnership supporting an initial group of over 60 dairy farmers in Germany and the Netherlands.

The partnership aims to strengthen farm resilience, improve soil health and biodiversity, and reduce on-farm greenhouse gas emissions, with further expansion starting on 1 January 2027.

The partnership represents a joint investment in the future of dairy farming in Europe and seeks to demonstrate how collaboration across the value chain can accelerate progress.

The partnership includes a 3-year agricultural programme to strengthen farm resilience by supporting German FrieslandCampina member dairy farmers in implementing new farming practices and reducing inputs, intended to deliver environmental benefits.

It also includes a 5-year carbon reduction programme that supports FrieslandCampina member dairy farmers in reducing greenhouse gas emissions through measures such as on-farm use of HVO renewable diesel and improved feed and manure management.

The companies noted that in the Netherlands, 32 FrieslandCampina member dairy farms participate in the carbon reduction programme.

Participating farmers will receive tailored advice, financial support, and training to help them plan and implement changes on farm.

“Farmers are constantly looking for ways to improve our farms for future generations. Having access to practical tools, knowledge, and financial support helps us take meaningful steps forward and creating positive outcomes for both our farm and the environment.

Support from across the dairy chain gives us the confidence to invest in changes that strengthen our farm for the long term.”, said Albert Stegemann, FrieslandCampina member dairy farmer in Germany.

By combining regenerative agriculture practices and carbon reduction initiatives, the partners intend to help farmers adopt more sustainable and resilient farming practices while maintaining productive and economically viable dairy businesses.

The partners also plan to share insights and learnings across the dairy sector to encourage wider adoption of approaches shown to be effective.

The longer-term ambition is to support broader collaboration across the dairy value chain and encourage more industry partners to contribute to the transition towards more resilient and lower-emission dairy farming.

Since 1 September 2026, 30 FrieslandCampina member dairy farms in Germany are taking part in a 3-year programme aiming to improve soil health, biodiversity, and water stewardship.

The partners intend to expand the programme to 40 farms from 1 January 2027. 

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