methane inhibitors

Complexity of research into methane mitigation

Livestock

Complexity of research into methane mitigation

The British Society of Animal Sciences (BSAS) recently hosted a workshop held at Queen's University Belfast, which looked at methane mitigation research

clock 09 January 2024 • 3 min read
Methane-reducing feed additive receives UK approval

Dairy

Methane-reducing feed additive receives UK approval

Farmers wanting to get the most from a newly available methane inhibitor should seek support on how to feed it as part of a strategy to reduce the environmental impact of dairy rations

clock 02 January 2024 • 2 min read
COP 28: Policy expert says methane is target of 'lazy lobbyists'

Environment

COP 28: Policy expert says methane is target of 'lazy lobbyists'

Environmental advisor says it is important to 'follow the science' on methane metric

clock 08 December 2023 • 3 min read
Slurry grant only as good as its timing

Funding

Slurry grant only as good as its timing

More than double the funding was on offer in the second round of the Slurry Infrastructure Grant. But with dwindling confidence in the dairy sector farmers are cautious about where, when and what to invest in, questioning whether now is the right time to apply

clock 04 December 2023 • 4 min read
"It will be fascinating to see how Defra mandate their use in practice"

Dairy

"It will be fascinating to see how Defra mandate their use in practice"

This month industry commentator, Eric Lister who has worked in the industry for over 40 years, discusses methane inhibitors and offers a word of warning that they may not be the silver bullet in the race to reduce emissions

clock 25 July 2023 • 5 min read