Tuesday, 17 June 2025
The collaboration targets the installation of 6,500 biodigesters by 2030 to support smallholder dairy farmers in multiple regions, beginning with Mexico, Morocco, and India
Global biodigester innovator Sistema.bio has signed an MoU with international food leader Danone to install 6,500 biodigesters on smallholder dairy farms by 2030. The agreement was announced during the 17th International Agricultural Exhibition (SIAM) in Morocco.
The program will launch in Mexico, Morocco, and India, aiming to equip small-scale farmers with biodigester technology that converts livestock waste into renewable biogas and organic fertilizer. The initiative is designed to cut methane emissions, lower farming costs, and promote sustainable agricultural practices.
“Danone is dedicated to helping smallholder dairy farmers build resilient farms,” said Olivier Verdelet, Danone’s Global SVP of Agriculture & Sustainability. “Our partnership with Sistema.bio is a vital step toward improving food sovereignty, reducing environmental impact, and increasing farm profitability.”
Danone currently collaborates with over 60,000 small-scale dairy farmers worldwide, many managing herds of fewer than 20 cows. The biodigesters will offer renewable energy on-site and generate organic fertilizer, improving soil health and reducing reliance on synthetic inputs.
Alexander Eaton, CEO and Co-Founder of Sistema.bio, described the collaboration as a move toward regenerative farming. “With Danone’s commitment to clean energy and circular agriculture, we’ll help thousands of farmers turn waste into valuable resources—boosting productivity and supporting the clean energy transition.”
In Morocco, the project aligns with Danone’s “Hlib Bladi” program, which champions local milk production and sustainable agriculture. Hervé Orama Barrère, CEO of Centrale Danone-Morocco, emphasized, “Biodigesters are an accessible solution that help farmers adopt a more circular, self-reliant, and eco-friendly farming model.”
This partnership reflects a joint commitment to decarbonizing the dairy sector by delivering impactful, locally tailored technologies that benefit both farmers and the environment.
