With the urgent need for sectors to be reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, the dairy sector in the UK have created a new initiative that introduces a methane-reducing feed for cattle.
One company that are working with farmers to actively reduce their emissions in the dairy sector are Tesco. Who recently stated that they are partnering with Grosvenor Farms by introducing a ‘methane-reducing feed supplement for dairy cows.’
Grosvenor Farms are known as one of the lowest carbon milk producers in the UK.
As a member of the Tesco Sustainable Dairy Group (TSDG), Tesco have stated that Grosvenor Farms are ‘adding the methane-reducing feed supplements to the diet of 400 cows as part of the trial.’
The United Nations have stated that “Methane is the primary contributor to the formation of ground-level ozone, a hazardous air pollutant and greenhouse gas.”
Tesco have stated, “As a result of the enhanced feed, the carbon footprint of each cow is projected to reduce by about 1.3 tonnes C02e annually. If the four-month trial is successful, Tesco hopes to scale up the use ofBovaer across the TSDG, reducing emissions and helping to create a more sustainable food system.”
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