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Evolve RegenDairy

regenerative farming for the future

We work hand-in-hand with our milk suppliers to ensure farming practices protect the planet, support people, and deliver high-quality dairy through our Evolve Regendairy Programme and responsible sourcing partnerships.

Our Programme

Evolve Regendairy

Evolve is our comprehensive on-farm sustainability programme designed to enhance the environmental, social, and economic sustainability of dairy farming.

 

  • Improving on-farm nutrient use efficiency and water protection
  • Conducting soil health assessments and enhancing soil fertility
  • Maintaining and enhancing on-farm biodiversity
  • Prioritising animal welfare across the farming enterprise
  • Developing farmer skills through collaboration and training
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Evolve RegenDairy

OUR AREAS OF FOCUS

We are adopting regenerative practices across five key categories.

 

Water Quality
Water Quality

Improving on-farm nutrient use efficiency and minimising the risks of on-farm nutrients entering waterways.

Soil Health
Soil Health

Undertaking soil health assessments and building soil fertility where needed.

Biodiversity & Grassland
Biodiversity & Grassland

Maintaining on-farm biodiversity and encouraging native species back onto farmlands.

Animal Health & Welfare
Animal Health & Welfare

Prioritising the health and happiness of herds.

Farmer Livelihood & Development
Farmer Livelihood & Development

Developing skillsets with fellow suppliers and external institutions.

Our holistic approach to farming.

Regenerative agriculture refers to a way of farming that is holistic, which recognises the farming enterprise as a whole-system and actively encourages a synergistic approach to on-farm decision making.

Our Commitments

Certification & Verification

We hold ourselves to high standards and rigorous external validation systems.

Bord Bia Origin Green Certified and Grass-Fed Verified
Bord Bia Origin Green Certified and Grass-Fed Verified

All Kinisla milk suppliers are Bord Bia Origin Green Certified and Grass-Fed Verified, demonstrating our shared commitment to quality and environmental stewardship.

Gold Membership of the Origin Green Sustainability Programme
Gold Membership of the Origin Green Sustainability Programme

We hold Gold Membership of the Origin Green Sustainability Programme, reflecting our leadership within Ireland’s verified sustainability framework.

 Sustainable Dairy Assurance Scheme (SDAS)
Sustainable Dairy Assurance Scheme (SDAS)

The Bord Bia SDAS audit independently verifies sustainability and quality standards on dairy farms, ensuring responsible production, traceability, and animal welfare. All Kinisla milk suppliers are SDAS-approved, demonstrating full commitment to accredited sustainable sourcing.

Stage 5 verification on the Sustainable Dairy Partnership (SDP) platform
Stage 5 verification on the Sustainable Dairy Partnership (SDP) platform

We are also proud to be the first dairy processor worldwide to achieve Stage 5 verification on the Sustainable Dairy Partnership (SDP) platform, underscoring our dedication to measurable environmental performance.