Tuesday, 4 April 2023

Red seaweed could be the answer to slashing methane emissions from cows, study shows

 Forget fair-trade coffee beans and cows' milk substitutes, low-emission lattes could be the next big thing to land at your local cafe.

A new study has paved the way for the dairy industry to dramatically slash its methane emissions by feeding cattle with an unlikely additive – a native red seaweed called asparagopsis armata.

While the study provides a clear opportunity for dairy farmers to reduce their carbon footprints, it may also kickstart a profitable new "low emissions" marketing avenue for the industry.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-03/low-methane-emissions-cows-seaweed-milk-dairy-industry/102169786



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