The Dutch dairy industry is to improve energy efficiency by between 5% and 10% in the coming five to ten years as part of a new long-term agreement with the Dutch government.

At Campina’s Heilbronn dairy, steps have already been taken towards reducing energy consumption &#8211, for example, heat released from compressors is captured, stored and recycled when needed. Under the terms of the new arrangement the dairy is looking at developing pumps that heat air and water from 30