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Methane Emissions

Major food companies ‘lagging’ on methane targets – report

N.Ireland

6 days ago

Major food companies ‘lagging’ on methane targets – report

Just three dairy and coffee companies of a ranked 23 reported methane reductions for 2024 or 2025, with Danone leading the way.

Sheep grazing on ‘unimproved moorland’ emit less methane and CO2 – study

Environment

5 months ago

Sheep grazing on ‘unimproved moorland’ emit less methane and CO2 – study

Sheep grazing on moorland emit lower levels of both methane and CO2 than those grazing improved grasslands, according to a new study.

Bovaer maker ‘actively engaging’ after Danish farmers raise concerns

Dairy

7 months ago

Bovaer maker ‘actively engaging’ after Danish farmers raise concerns

Since January 1, 2025, all conventional dairy farmers in Denmark with over 50 cows are required to reduce methane emissions by adjusting feed

Research continues on driving down enteric methane emission levels

N.Ireland

1 year ago

Research continues on driving down enteric methane emission levels

Research continues across a number of subject areas in the race to find ways of reducing methane emission levels within ruminant populations.

$27.4m genetics initiative will breed low-methane emitting cattle

N.Ireland

1 year ago

$27.4m genetics initiative will breed low-methane emitting cattle

A new $27.4 million ‘Global Methane Genetics Initiative’ is designed to breed low-methane livestock across four continents.

N.Ireland

1 year ago

FFA: IVF calf project to reduce emissions is ‘backward step’

Farmers for Action (FFA) spokesperson William Taylor, has indicated that food security should be the priority for production agriculture...

FFA: IVF calf project to reduce emissions is ‘backward step’

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Seaweed supplements proven to cut methane emissions in cattle by 38%

A new study by the University of California, Davis, discovered that feeding a seaweed supplement in pellet format, to grazing beef cattle...

Seaweed supplements proven to cut methane emissions in cattle by 38%

Environment

2 years ago

Supermarket groups back feed trials to cut methane emissions from UK farms

Supermarket giant Tesco is backing a new four month methane-reducing feed supplement trial with one of its key dairy suppliers in the UK.

Supermarket groups back feed trials to cut methane emissions from UK farms

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Agri-Tech releases 'potential actions' to reduce emissions

Agri-Tech Centre has published reports on "actions" farmers can take to reduce emissions and help the livestock sector reach net zero....

Agri-Tech releases 'potential actions' to reduce emissions

Dairy

3 years ago

Reducing livestock emissions while improving food security

A livestock and environment researcher has criticised the assumption that lower food production in “sustainable” systems in countries

Reducing livestock emissions while improving food security

Government

3 years ago

Defra commits to introduction of methane-suppressing feed products

Defra has said it has committed to working with industry to reduce methane emissions in livestock through methane-suppressing feed products.

Defra commits to introduction of methane-suppressing feed products

N.Ireland

3 years ago

Could a daffodil plant hold the secret to tackling methane emissions?

Trials are underway to discover if an extract from daffodil plants, called haemanthamine, could...

Could a daffodil plant hold the secret to tackling methane emissions?

Agri-Business

4 years ago

Study shows 11% methane drop in supplemented dairy cows

A new study has shown that cumulative methane output was reduced by almost 11% in dairy cows that received a supplemented ration.

Study shows 11% methane drop in supplemented dairy cows

N.Ireland

4 years ago

Global Meat Alliance meets to reflect on the decisions taken at COP 26

The most recent meeting of the Global Meat Alliance (GMA) gave those taking part a first opportunity to reflect on the outcomes of COP 26.

Global Meat Alliance meets to reflect on the decisions taken at COP 26

Agri-Business

5 years ago

New collaboration to establish low carbon milk

Agolin SA has joined forces with Barry Callebaut and Gold Standard, to establish a way in which dairy producers can become suppliers of low carbon milk.

New collaboration to establish low carbon milk

Environment

6 years ago

Oxford professor calls on EU to change methane calculation definition

The European Commission has been called on by an Oxford University professor to change its methods...

Oxford professor calls on EU to change methane calculation definition

Arable

6 years ago

Latest science on methane emissions ‘ignored’ by media – Dr. Mitloehner

A "major, new narrative" on accurately quantifying methane emissions from livestock is largely...

Latest science on methane emissions ‘ignored’ by media – Dr. Mitloehner

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