Environment
New Zealand reveals independent panel to review methane science
The government in New Zealand has unveiled members of an independent panel to review the science around methane emissions. The...
Methane
N.Ireland
Methane inhibitors must work in a grazing context
Methane inhibitors must work in both a confined feeding and grazing scenario if ruminant agriculture is to meet its climate...
Environment
Canadian gov announces methane reduction incentive
The government of Canada has announced a methane reduction incentive published by Environment and Climate Change Canada. The initiative was...
Machinery
Machinery Focus: Watch – German family farm supplying heat to Lemken
Jens Engelken is an agricultural engineer by training and now runs the family home with his wife Stephanie and their...
Environment
COP28: Agreement to ‘transition away’ from fossil fuels
Almost 200 nations have agreed to “transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems” at the 28th United Nations (UN)...
N.Ireland
Farmers breaking through methane emissions ‘glass ceiling’
The recent Ruminant Methane Mitigation conference held by the British Society of Animal Science (BCAS) in Belfast, delivered new insights...
Agri-Business
New Zealand delays requirement for farmers to report emissions
The government of New Zealand has decided to delay the requirement for farmers to report climate change emissions until later...
N.Ireland
First methane inhibitor approved in New Zealand
New Zealand’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved a feed additive to reduce methane emissions in livestock. Dutch State Mines...
Beef
Methane reduction methodology launched for beef producers
A new methane emissions reduction methodology has been developed in the US which is aimed at beef producers. Global food...
Machinery
Focus: Harvesting gas from livestock slurry in Cornwall
Methane has been hitting the headlines of late as a significant greenhouse gas, even at concentrations of as little as...
Beef
Dutch businesses see success with methane-reducing additive
Three businesses active in the Dutch agriculture sector have said that their partnership has seen success with a new methane-reducing...
Agri-Business
Danone announces plan to reduce methane emissions by 30%
One of the world’s largest dairy companies, Danone, has announced today (Tuesday, January 17) a global action plan to reduce...
Agri-Business
New Holland introduces first LNG tractor
New Holland is keen to be seen developing alternative energy strategies for its tractors and the company has taken another...
N.Ireland
NIGTA: Feed compounders focused on reducing GHG emissions
The Northern Ireland Grain Trade Association (NIGTA) is highlighting the role now being played by feed compounders in helping to...
N.Ireland
Animal breeding strategies key to tackling global warming
Specifically designed animal breeding strategies will be able to identify cattle and sheep that inherently produce less methane than others....
Government
Views sought on methane-reducing animal feed
The UK Government has today (Tuesday, August 23) launched a UK-wide call for evidence asking the agricultural industry, scientists and...
Environment
‘White paper’ on challenge of GHGs for Europe’s livestock sector
A ‘white paper’ examining the key issues involved in measuring and tackling greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within livestock production has...
Agri-Business
Livestock methane-reducing product gets commercial contract in Oz
CH4 Global Inc. has announced the first commercial sale and supply of its Asparagopsis-based methane-reducing product for ruminant animals to...
