A New Zealand biotech startup says it has a vaccine that can dramatically lower methane emissions from livestock.
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Kiwi startup promises methane vaccine for cattle
New Zealand company in running for investment in emission-reducing treatment for livestock
Federal government extends On-Farm Climate Action Fund
The On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) will be extended to provide an additional $300 million over the next three years, the federal government announced this week.
Efficiency called key to reducing beef industry carbon footprint
Focus on improving production efficiency around the world, not eating less meat says JBS scientist
Efficiency is key when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the beef sector said Sarah Klopatek at the Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conference on January 29 in Saskatoon, Sask.
Netherlands ordered by court to slash nitrogen emissions by 2030
A Dutch court ordered the government on Wednesday to drastically cut nitrogen emissions in the Netherlands by 2030, in a ruling that could hurt construction and will pressure farmers to reduce livestock.
A Dutch court ordered the government on Wednesday to drastically cut nitrogen emissions in the Netherlands by 2030, in a ruling that could hurt construction and will pressure farmers to reduce livestock.
Brazilian meatpacker JBS says net-zero emissions pledge was ‘never a promise’
The world's largest meatpacker, JBS, became in 2021 the first of its peers to commit to cutting or offsetting all its emissions by 2040, and to ending illegal deforestation across its long supply chain that starts in the heart of the Brazilian Amazon.
Syngenta working with McDonald’s to reduce gas emissions from cows
Agrochemicals and seeds company Syngenta is working with fast food giant McDonald's Corp and one of its meat suppliers to supply a type of corn which it says will reduce the gaseous emissions from cattle.
World will miss Paris climate target as nitrous oxide rises, report says
N2O emissions are driven primarily by agricultural fertilizer and manure
Failing to curb emissions of nitrous oxide will make it impossible to meet the main goal of the Paris climate agreement to keep global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, according to the first major global assessment of the pollutant released on Thursday.
Canada’s agricultural policies are falling short of health and sustainability goals
Canada's current agricultural policies are not serving the well-being of the public. Canada's agricultural program payments and subsidies are not aligned with the government's dietary guidelines and health goals.
Feds offer funding to reduce methane
Up to $12 million available to producers, companies and organizations
The federal agriculture department recently launched the Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge for cow-calf, dairy and feedlot producers. The objective is to stimulate innovations that will reduce methane emissions in cattle. Up to $12 million will be awarded to innovators who advance low-cost and scalable practices, processes and technologies. Why it matters: Cattle are major contributors […] Read more
Dow signs bio-plastics agreement
U.S. chemical maker Dow has signed a long-term supply agreement with bioconversion company New Energy Blue for plastic materials made from corn residue, in its move to renewable energy sources for production. Under the agreement, Dow will support design of New Energy’s Iowa ethanol facility which aims to process 275 kilotons of corn stalks and […] Read more
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