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Union Farms: A leading pork producer achieves carbon neutrality in the name of sustainability

Union Farms in Nebraska has addressed the challenge of measuring environmental impact in agriculture by adopting GS1 standards.
Union Farms: A leading pork producer achieves carbon neutrality in the name of sustainability
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In farming, despite its close connection to the earth, capturing, measuring, and analysing data for sustainability proves complex. This complexity is amplified in animal farming, where considerations like food safety and public health come into play.

Union Farms has addressed this challenge by integrating GS1 standards into its grain and pork operations. This integration allows for meticulous measurement of products and processes, with a focus on carbon sequestration, water, energy, and fertiliser stewardship.

The result is impressive – carbon neutrality, increased profitability through carbon credits, and future-proofing the family farm for subsequent generations.

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