Vietnam doubles low‑emission rice target early by cutting adoption risks
Vietnam has nearly doubled its low‑emission rice target as adoption risks reduce for farmers across the Mekong Delta.
Methane reduction
Stuck in the mud: Study uncovers why AWD adoption in rice systems remains stubbornly low
Large-scale adoption of alternate wetting and drying (AWD) is hindered by a complex web of biophysical, social, and institutional challenges, says a new study.
Expanding the toolbox: Japan approves methane-cutting feed additive under J-Credit scheme
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) has approved a new methodology enabling livestock producers to earn carbon credits by feeding cattle methane-reducing additives.
Africa has the tech – what it needs now is integration: Report urges rethink of agri-food innovation
Africa’s agri-food transformation hinges less on discovering new technologies and more on governing, integrating, adapting and scaling the ones already available
State of the Sector
Rice and resilience: Behind the efforts to safeguard an increasingly fragile system– exclusive analysis
In this State of the Sector report, AgTechNavigator examines how rice production is evolving under the pressures of climate volatility, labour shortages and rising costs, highlighting how innovation and policy is impacting this important staple crop.
Practical limits: Low-emission rice solutions held back by on-ground realities, lack of proof
Rice farmers remain reluctant to adopt emerging low-emission practices because persistent on-farm constraints and limited local proof leave them unconvinced about moving away from traditional flooded systems.
Profit meets planet: Has Number 8 Bio cracked methane’s ‘holy grail’ problem?
Aussie startup said to have the ‘economics figured out’
Genetic potential: AgriZeroNZ invests in Nbryo to accelerate breeding of low-methane livestock
AgriZeroNZ sees strong potential in Nbryo’s technology to enable farmers to breed low-methane livestock faster and reduce emissions more effectively.
‘An urgent need’: Global Methane Hub commits $30m to find new ways to reduce rice emissions
The Global Methane Hub is investing $30m to develop new innovations to cut rice emissions, as existing strategies like Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) are proving insufficient.
Reaping more rewards: Straw Innovations aims to unlock value from rice straw with new machine
The Straw Traktor is a rice farming machine that helps farmers boost rice production by up to 65 percent a year while cutting methane emissions in half.
How worrying is Nestlé’s methane backtrack?
The food giant’s hushed departure from a global methane-reduction alliance raises concerns about corporate climate fatigue and the future of collective sustainability efforts
Engaging ‘brave’ farmers with data key to adoption of new sustainable practices – Mars
Mars Food & Nutrition says the key to overcoming the hurdle of farmer adoption hinges on leveraging data to win over early adopters.
Carbon markets getting stronger as businesses take on responsibilities to mitigate climate change
Corporates are showing greater interest in carbon offsetting to tackle climate change and supply chain risks as shifting government policies fall short, claims the co-founder of Mitti Labs.
Can new satellite project boost grazing efficiency, reduce methane?
A new methane busting initiative has been launched this week to help farmers in Latin America and Africa monitor pasture availability and determine optimal grazing time
Radical methane tech tackles dairy’s farm emissions
Proven to destroy up to 90% of dilute methane, Ambient Carbon’s tech could supercharge dairy companies’ climate goals, slash scope 3 emissions
UK retailers step up net zero farming push
Major grocers actively investing in farm-level innovation
Weetabix’s wheat growers cut on-farm emissions with lower-nitrogen use
Weetabix Food Company has recorded a 50% reduction in on-farm wheat emissions among farmers who participated in a sustainable agriculture trial in the UK
AgriZeroNZ backs two methane-cutting start-ups to help farmers meet Scope 3 demands
AgriZeroNZ has invested in two methane-reducing startups as part of its push to help New Zealand farmers meet Scope 3 emissions targets and hit its goal of cutting emissions 30% by 2030
Can an engineered probiotic tackle necrotic enteritis? Yes, says BiomEdit
Company looks to neutralize key toxins produced by C. perfringens
Singapore rice project aims to produce 50,000 tonnes of low-emission rice by 2029
The Decarbonising Rice project is aiming to produce 50,000 tonnes of low-emission rice by 2029 as it moves to trial solutions in India, Laos, and Cambodia.
Has ESG momentum slowed amid geopolitical disruption?
‘Investors are becoming more discerning, not less committed’
Grains of truth: Why public awareness of rice farming is critical for climate change fight
The co-founder of rice decarbonisation firm Mitti Labs explains why consumer awareness could be even more important than corporate stakeholder engagement in making the sector more sustainable.
Harnessing enzymes to tackle livestock methane: Hoofprint Biome’s bold bet on microbiome innovation
Methane busting startup closed $15m Series A round late last month
Knowing your onions: Peel could cut methane emissions, boost feed efficiency
A new study suggests that onion peel could become a powerful tool for the dairy industry to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve feed efficiency.
From emissions to exhalomics: GreenFeed unlocks rumen health insights
C-Lock is eyeing smarter sensors to track heat stress, ketones, and feed intake in cows.
Hybrid rice may be key to cutting GHG emissions while protecting yields
A recent study by researchers in the US and Philippines suggests hybrid rice could play a significant role in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while maintaining high yields.
Arla Foods launches supermarket backed methane-reduction trial
Call for government support to make dairy farming more sustainable
Agrifirm and VetosEurope partner to expand use of methane blocker
New tie-up unveiled at EuroTier 2024
Tesco and Arla launch UK dairy partnership to reduce on-farm emissions
Tesco, and milk suppliers Arla and Müller UK & Ireland, are working in unison to drive down emissions and elevate animal welfare standards across the dairy sector.
Study: Whole seaweed beats pure bromoform as methane buster
A new study reveals that using whole Asparagopsis armata seaweed might be more effective than relying on the compound bromoform alone to reduce methane emissions from livestock.
Carve-out of DSM-Firmenich animal nutrition business progressing at pace
DSM-Firmenich’s Q3 trading update reveals it is making strides in reshaping its portfolio, including the planned carve-out of the animal nutrition and health (ANH) business and a restructuring of its vitamin operations.
How can industry engage farmers and collaborate to achieve methane reduction?
At the Animal Agtech Innovation Summit in Amsterdam earlier this month, an expert panel explored strategies for reducing methane emissions, focusing on how industry collaboration can amplify environmental impact.
Study identifies low-methane feed options for use in Ethiopia
Ethiopian and Swedish researchers find locally sourced plants in Ethiopia offer significant potential to reduce methane emissions, paving the way for greener livestock farming.
Phage company wins €100K in investor backed dairy challenge
PhageLab has won The Yield Lab’s Global Dairy Sustainability Challenge.
Study: Biochar ineffective as feed additive for reducing methane in dairy cows
A recent Swiss study has found that biochar (BC), a substance gaining popularity in agriculture for carbon storage and soil improvement, does not effectively reduce methane emissions.
Number 8 Bio secures $7m for scalable methane-reducing feed additives in cattle
Number 8 Bio, a Sydney-based scientist-led startup, has raised AUS $7m (US$4.64m) in its recent seed round to advance its work on scalable and affordable enteric methane mitigation feed additives for cattle.
dsm-firmenich secures market approval for Bovaer in South Korea
dsm-firmenich has received regulatory approval in South Korea for the use of its methane-reducing feed additive, Bovaer, in beef cattle.
Methane reduction: China is the next target in dsm-firmenich's Bovaer expansion strategy
Preparations are underway for dsm-firmenich to enter the Chinese dairy market with its methane emissions reducing feed additive.
Morrisons teams up with Sea Forest to fast-track lower methane beef
Australia’s Sea Forest is working with Myton Food Group, the manufacturing arm of UK retailer, Morrisons, to get its seaweed derived methane abating livestock feed ingredient supplied to beef cows.
Methane emission reduction strategies: Exploring innovations and global initiatives
Join our online event next week as we discuss how the focus on methane emissions reduction in the US has intensified recently, highlighted by the FDA's approval of Bovaer, pending legislation, and an increasing number of federal grants.
FrieslandCampina dairy farmers earn €245m for sustainability milestones
FrieslandCampina, a dairy cooperative owned by owned by Dutch, Belgian, and German dairy farmers, notes the considerable progress its members made in meeting environmental goals in 2023.
Australian study shows seaweed cuts cow methane without feed or milk impact
Australian researchers have shown that both liquid and pelleted forms of the red seaweed Asparagopsis significantly reduce methane emissions in dairy cows, without affecting milk safety.
Volta Greentech reports methane emissions inhibition breakthrough
Volta Greentech has announced a pivotal shift with its new second-generation Lome feed additive, claiming it can reduce the cost of greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions by a factor of ten.
Symbrosia and Cattlemen’s Heritage team up against livestock methane
Symbrosia, a Hawaiian cleantech startup utilizing seaweed to decrease methane emissions from livestock, has partnered with Iowa based Cattlemen’s Heritage Beef Company (CHBC) on a new initiative.
Five startups that captured our attention in 2023
In 2023, the startup ecosystem faced persistent challenges due to economic uncertainties, anticipated interest rate increases, and the lingering effects of previous bank failures, as reported by EY.
Mootral unveils breakthrough technology for methane reduction in confined and grazing cows
Mootral says its new platform for reducing methane emissions is scalable and cost-effective; it can be delivered to both housed and grazing cattle.
AnimalAgTech Innovation Summit Methane Emissions Panel Review
How is the toolkit for methane emissions reduction in dairy and beef cows expanding?
The race is on to reduce methane emissions from cows. Methane production may be mitigated to varying degrees in cattle by breeding strategies, by vaccines, or by various dietary interventions.
Gates Foundation backing BiomEdit’s work on methane blockers for beef and dairy cows
How challenging is it to reduce methane emissions from cattle while enhancing their production efficiency simultaneously?
Cargill: Next generation phytogenics can optimize animal performance
The acquisition of phytogenic producer, Delacon, by Cargill in June 2022 has enlarged the scope and pace of innovation within the US company’s feed additive business, enabling synergistic new product development, says an executive.
Grazing, genetics and feed: How is Ireland tackling the methane emissions challenge in dairy cows?
Ireland has committed to a 25% cut in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from agriculture by 2030, relative to 2018 levels. Developing ways to reduce methane emissions will be crucial to meet that target.