Displaying items by tag: methane

Friday, 09 February 2024 09:55

New Holland eyes methane capture

Having upped the ante in the alternative fuels segment for use in tractors with its T6 Methane tractor, last year New Holland took a majority interest in Bennamann, a company specialising in methane capture.

Published in Machinery & Products
Thursday, 18 January 2024 12:55

Low methane sheep already a winner!

A research project breeding sheep which emit less methane, with the potential to reduce methane emissions if these sheep can be farmed throughout New Zealand, has picked up a prestigious award.

Published in Management
Tuesday, 24 October 2023 07:55

Heat on methane!

A recently formed pressure group is upping its campaign against any implementation of a methane tax.

Published in General News
Thursday, 28 September 2023 13:55

Sheep breeders should be wary of false progress

South Otago sheep and beef farmer Hamish Bielski questions if the desire to develop and breed low methane emitting sheep may cause other important and valuable traits, that have been developed over many years of sheep breeding in NZ, to be lost. In the following article he explains the risks…

Published in Opinion
Tuesday, 12 September 2023 08:55

Methane pushback

Rumours are circulating about a new farmer-led campaign aimed at challenging the current drive for taxing biogenic methane.

Published in General News
Friday, 28 April 2023 12:55

Tractor maker backs methane capture

Already an emerging leader in alternative fuels for use in tractors with its T6 Methane tractor, New Holland recently raised its stake in the rapidly emerging sector by taking a majority interest in Bennamann, a company specialising in methane capture.

Published in Machinery & Products
Saturday, 14 May 2022 14:25

Death and taxes the only answer!

OPINION: In the past several months, three separate articles have appeared purporting to explain the current situation in New Zealand cattle and sheep industries, regarding methane emission research.

Published in Opinion
Saturday, 14 May 2022 10:25

Years of methane chicanery

OPINION: The passage of time has taught me that most people have been so bombarded with climate change stories and the ‘need to do something’, they believe it.

Published in Opinion
Thursday, 20 January 2022 08:55

Low methane livestock a reality

AgResearch scientists' work to successfully breed low methane emitting sheep has the potential to help all NZ livestock farmers lower their carbon footprint.

Published in Farm Health
Friday, 10 September 2021 07:55

Methane inhibitor shows results

A feed additive that reduces methane emissions in ruminants is poised for commercial launch in Australia - making it one of the first global markets to access the product.

Published in Farm Health
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