In an exciting breakthrough for sustainable agriculture, a recent genetics trial on a North Canterbury farm is exploring methods to reduce methane emissions from beef cattle.
Beef+Lamb NZ Head of Genetics Dr Jason Archer explains to Dom how it utilises portable accumulation chambers, originally designed for sheep, which provide accurate measurements of methane output in cattle.
He highlights the trial's aim to identify cattle that consume less feed while emitting even less methane, enhancing efficiency in beef production.
Dr Archer says the study also underscores the significance of global collaborations in addressing methane emissions.
Listen to the full chat between Dr Jason Archer and Dominic George above.
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