UK told to maintain momentum on cutting methane emissions
A House of Lords committee has called on the UK government to keep up the momentum on reducing methane emissions.
Methane reduction
Arla Foods launches supermarket backed methane-reduction trial
Call for government support to make dairy farming more sustainable
Agrifirm and VetosEurope partner to expand use of methane blocker
New tie-up unveiled at EuroTier 2024
Does TIME’s best invention list mark a shift in how the world views agtech?
Agtech companies are celebrating recognition in TIME magazine’s best inventions for 2024. Does it mark a turning point in wider perceptions of the industry?
Tesco and Arla launch UK dairy partnership to reduce on-farm emissions
Tesco, and milk suppliers Arla and Müller UK & Ireland, are working in unison to drive down emissions and elevate animal welfare standards across the dairy sector.
Carve-out of DSM-Firmenich animal nutrition business progressing at pace
DSM-Firmenich’s Q3 trading update reveals it is making strides in reshaping its portfolio, including the planned carve-out of the animal nutrition and health (ANH) business and a restructuring of its vitamin operations.
How can industry engage farmers and collaborate to achieve methane reduction?
At the Animal Agtech Innovation Summit in Amsterdam earlier this month, an expert panel explored strategies for reducing methane emissions, focusing on how industry collaboration can amplify environmental impact.
Study identifies low-methane feed options for use in Ethiopia
Ethiopian and Swedish researchers find locally sourced plants in Ethiopia offer significant potential to reduce methane emissions, paving the way for greener livestock farming.
Aldi backs Arla farmers’ emissions reduction efforts
Farmers supplying the UK’s largest dairy co-op will benefit from £30m ($39.2m) of total investment to bolster sustainability.
Phage company wins €100K in investor backed dairy challenge
PhageLab has won The Yield Lab’s Global Dairy Sustainability Challenge.
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Methane emissions from dairy farms higher than official figures suggest
A new study has found that the methane emissions from slurry stores on dairy farms may be up to five times greater than official statistics state.
Is New Zealand getting closer in its ‘holy grail’ quest to cut methane emissions?
Kiwi scientists have unveiled a new company, called Lucidome Bio, to spearhead the next phase of methane vaccine research the country.
Number 8 Bio secures $7m for scalable methane-reducing feed additives in cattle
Number 8 Bio, a Sydney-based scientist-led startup, has raised AUS $7m (US$4.64m) in its recent seed round to advance its work on scalable and affordable enteric methane mitigation feed additives for cattle.
dsm-firmenich secures market approval for Bovaer in South Korea
dsm-firmenich has received regulatory approval in South Korea for the use of its methane-reducing feed additive, Bovaer, in beef cattle.
Methane reduction: China is the next target in dsm-firmenich's Bovaer expansion strategy
Preparations are underway for dsm-firmenich to enter the Chinese dairy market with its methane emissions reducing feed additive.
Cargill China: Methane reduction must add up commercially
From its work on the Carbon Reduction Project in China, Cargill is confident that by applying innovation in dairy farming, methane emission reductions and productivity enhancements can go hand in hand.
Cow diet changes may slash enteric methane from dairy by up to 60%
An esteemed scholar has concluded that currently available mitigation strategies can substantially decrease enteric methane emissions from US dairy farms.
Startup modulating the rumen microbiome to suppress methane
Australian company Bovotica is pioneering technology aimed at modulating the rumen microbiome to reduce methane emissions in cows while simultaneously boosting production efficiency.
Calling all innovators in dairy sustainability
The Yield Lab, an early-stage investor in sustainable AgTech, is tackling dairy sector challenges linked to emissions, manure management, land use, and water quality through a new initiative.
Cargill backed research to optimize existing feed strategies to cut methane in cows
US researchers are investigating the combined effects of additives and grain processing on reducing enteric methane emissions from feedlot cattle.
UK government criticized over lack of action on reducing methane emissions
Why isn’t the UK government doing more to make sure agriculture’s methane emissions come down, asks the Green Alliance.
How Mars is planning to green-up its dairy supply
The snacking, petcare, nutrition and confectionery major is engaging long-term dairy suppliers to accelerate sustainable measures on-farm – here’s how.
How to achieve 30% cut in methane emissions from cows by 2030
Achieving a 30% reduction in methane emissions in cattle by 2030 will require a multi-faceted approach, combining actions to improve feed quality and manure management with financial instruments to support farmers in their transition.
Co-op the latest UK supermarket to support greener farming
Co-op has unveiled plans to support its British farmers to adopt sustainable farming practices to boost sustainability and address future environmental issues.
Tesco trials methane-cutting feed as UK retailers race for greener dairy
UK retailer, Tesco, has launched a trial of a methane-reducing feed supplement to reduce the environmental impact of dairy production.
Morrisons teams up with Sea Forest to fast-track lower methane beef
Australia’s Sea Forest is working with Myton Food Group, the manufacturing arm of UK retailer, Morrisons, to get its seaweed derived methane abating livestock feed ingredient supplied to beef cows.
Pasture-based systems: Irish scientists given €1.4m to test methane mitigation strategies
The Irish government is funding a project at the University of Galway to the tune of €1.4m (US$1.5m) aimed at researching greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction solutions for agriculture.
Methane emission reduction strategies: Exploring innovations and global initiatives
Join our online event next week as we discuss how the focus on methane emissions reduction in the US has intensified recently, highlighted by the FDA's approval of Bovaer, pending legislation, and an increasing number of federal grants.
New Zealand abandons plans to price farm emissions – for now
A government policy that could have put some dairy farmers out of business has been postponed – but what are politicians proposing now?
Can legislative proposal help US meet methane reduction pledge?
A bipartisan bill introduced into the US House of Representatives aims at promoting agricultural sustainability and supporting efforts to reduce methane emissions by 30% below 2020 levels by 2030.
FrieslandCampina dairy farmers earn €245m for sustainability milestones
FrieslandCampina, a dairy cooperative owned by owned by Dutch, Belgian, and German dairy farmers, notes the considerable progress its members made in meeting environmental goals in 2023.
Australian study shows seaweed cuts cow methane without feed or milk impact
Australian researchers have shown that both liquid and pelleted forms of the red seaweed Asparagopsis significantly reduce methane emissions in dairy cows, without affecting milk safety.
Volta Greentech reports methane emissions inhibition breakthrough
Volta Greentech has announced a pivotal shift with its new second-generation Lome feed additive, claiming it can reduce the cost of greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions by a factor of ten.
FDA approves Bovaer for use in US dairy cattle
The methane-reducing feed supplement is expected to launch commercially later this year, Elanco Animal Health Inc. has announced.
Symbrosia and Cattlemen’s Heritage team up against livestock methane
Symbrosia, a Hawaiian cleantech startup utilizing seaweed to decrease methane emissions from livestock, has partnered with Iowa based Cattlemen’s Heritage Beef Company (CHBC) on a new initiative.
Bovaer's global reach expands: Japan next in line for market introduction
Japan headquartered, Meiji Holdings, a prominent player in the Asian dairy industry, and dsm-firmenich are teaming up to boost the sustainability of the Japanese dairy sector.
Busting methane: Research funding gaps in US and UK regulatory lags
What gaps exist in the areas of funding and research for agriculture and livestock climate mitigation efforts in the US?
Can cows flip the climate narrative?
Over the past five years, a research alliance has created tools for estimating the carbon footprint of grazing ruminant animals, and it has generated some surprising results.
UV light signalling: the next frontier in plant science?
New Zealand-based BioLumic uses ultraviolet (UV) light to boost the growth, yield, and quality of various crops, including corn, soybeans, lettuce and cannabis. It is now bringing its tech to ryegrass in an attempt to manage the country’s notorious...
Inside Danone’s methane strategy: ‘This is the most immediate opportunity we have to slow global warming’
Methane reduction may not be well understood by consumers, but Danone wants to bring them along on the journey.
M&S to help dairy farmers slash methane emissions
M&S, the UK retail group, has announced a £1 million (US$1.3m) investment in altering the diet of pasture-grazed cows within its milk pool to mitigate methane emissions.
The path to net zero in dairy: Exploring feed additives, anaerobic digesters, and soil carbon storage
An ING report scrutinizes various strategies aimed at slashing on-farm emissions, spotlighting those garnering significant attention within the dairy industry, while also delving into their potential and cost implications.
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Livestock emissions must decline 61% by 2036, researchers claim
Global emissions from livestock must fall 61% by 2036 in order for the goals of the Paris Agreement to be met, a new study has claimed.
Can botanicals improve milk production in dairy cows?
Researchers from the Penn State University experimented with supplementing dairy cows two types of botanicals and measured the effects on lactational performance, methane emissions and nutrient utilization.
Reports from IPPE 2024
Enhancing sustainability in supply chains: Leveraging feed solutions for collective progress
Speakers at a conference organized by the AFIA at IPPE 2024 provided insights into how sustainability within the feed industry fits into the broader food supply chain and provides solutions for its customers.
Methane suppressing feed additive Bovaer approved for use in Canada
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has authorized the use of Bovaer, a feed supplement that can suppress methane emissions from cattle.
‘As many tools as possible’: Danone North America hopes oil-based seaweed product could be a greener option for methane inhibition
The dairy major is supporting a new study into the efficacy of a red seaweed oil extract that could be less carbon-intensive to produce whilst also capable of reducing enteric methane by up to 80%.
Bezos Earth Fund among backers of US$5 million project focused on breeding efforts to reduce methane emissions
Professor Roel Veerkamp of Wageningen University and Research in the Netherlands is leading a program to coordinate and accelerate global efforts to breed cattle with reduced methane emissions.
Navigating the 2024 policy landscape for US animal food production
2024 is shaping up to be a busy year for US lawmakers, with critical legislative actions on bills—such as the farm bill, appropriations, defense, and trade agreements—on the docket. Several policy issues are poised to challenge US animal food...
Five startups that captured our attention in 2023
In 2023, the startup ecosystem faced persistent challenges due to economic uncertainties, anticipated interest rate increases, and the lingering effects of previous bank failures, as reported by EY.