Displaying items by tag: methane

New Zealand farmers are the first in the world with the ability to breed low methane-emitting sheep.

A pilot trial has begun, seeking to understand a possible link between the methane cows produce and their genetics.

Farmers in Australia are experimenting with adding seaweed to cattle feed in order to stop cows producing as much methane.

A global animal health company is welcoming the Government’s discussion paper on the use of agricultural inhibitors.

A new higher-fat variety of ryegrass could help farmers boost production while lowering methane emissions, says agricultural seed company Germinal.

News of a world-first tool that gives New Zealand sheep farmers the ability to breed animals that emit less methane has been positively received locally and internationally.

Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor is predicting huge international demand for a native seaweed if research proves its worth as a potential methane buster for agriculture.

OPINION: Why are New Zealand cows emitting so much methane?

The answer lies in the poor quality of pasture the animal is consuming.

Farmers are urging the Government to help register a novel methane inhibitor for cow rumens.

International research led by New Zealand scientists has led to an important discovery in the quest to lower global agricultural methane emissions.