Displaying items by tag: methane

OPINION: New Zealand's efforts to cut its methane output from cows is making international news.

The first production unit of the T6 Methane Power tractor, a cornerstone of New Holland's energy independent farm concept, was presented at the Agritechnica show in 2019.

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.