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Artificial Intelligence: Cross validation with an essential oil-based feed additive for enteric methane mitigation in dairy cows. Photo: Canva
30-04 | News

AI predicts dairy feed additive impact on methane emissions

By optimising feed use, the system aims to improve efficiency, lower costs, and minimise nutrient waste. Photo: Mark Pasveer
17-04 | Interview

Precision feeding – lowering US dairy emissions

Results suggests that using onion peel as a natural feed additive is promising in reducing methane in dairy cows. The yellow variety of onion (Allium cepa L.) was used for this experiment. Photo: Zana van Dijk
10-04 | News

A natural feed additive: Onion peel in the cow diet to reduce methane

This collaborative project in the UK will demonstrate the practicalities and measure the impact of putting multiple carbon reduction strategies in place, while also reducing the nitrogen and phosphorus balances on local dairy farms. Photo: Hans Prinsen
04-04 | News

UK Dairy Carbon Network project launched

Photo: Canva
18-03 | Article

Successfully reducing emissions in the dairy sector

The consultation promotes sustainable land management practices and supports better decision-making by various stakeholders. Photo: Mark Pasveer
19-02 | News

UK livestock sector might be hit hardest by Land Use Framework

The 3-year initiative will see the 40 farmers from across Great Britain utilise new ways of monitoring key data relating to production efficiency and sustainability. Photo: Canva
24-01 | News

Fast Track programme to lower on-farm emissions from dairy cows

In the Netherlands, efforts to find a solution for its nitrogen emissions problem continue. Photo: Herbert Wiggerman
21-01 | News

The Netherlands: Nitrogen emissions problem worsening

The SRUC researchers expect Hilda, as a lactating cow, will produce 1-2% less emissions than her cohort of cows not selected for lower methane emissions. Photo: SRUC
14-01 | News

Calf born via IVF a game-changer for the dairy industry

“The fact that we can feed a no-soya ration with a lower environmental impact and produce similar yields is a real positive,” says nutritionist Pete Reis Photo: Canva
14-01 | News

Halving carbon footprint of dairy diets while maintaining milk yields

Research suggests that extending the grazing season by just one week can reduce ammonia emissions by 3.5%. Photo: Koos Groenewold
09-01 | Article

How refocused management can reduce ammonia emissions in dairy farming

Costs linked to the reduction in emissions must not be borne solely by farmers and consumers, according to a new report by the UK government’s Environment and Climate Change committee. Photo: Koos Groenewold
17-12-2024 | News

UK government: methane reductions must not come at a cost

The Bezos Earth Fund, together with the Global Methane Hub, have a portfolio of grants looking to reduce methane emissions through genetics, feed, and ranch management practices. Photo: Canva
25-11-2024 | News

Amazon boss pledges millions to reduce cattle methane emissions

Just like in the Netherlands and in Belgium, nitrogen emissions are also an issue in Denmark – and those are being tackled, too. Photo: Ronald Hissink
20-11-2024 | News

Denmark plans to tax livestock greenhouse gas emissions

The dairy sector is taking charge of reducing emissions, from tackling enteric methane to lowering carbon output. Photo: Canva
11-11-2024 | News

Dairy Global emission reduction seminar at EuroTier 2024

Addressing enteric methane production in dairy cattle
07-11-2024 | News

Addressing enteric methane production in dairy cattle