Swiss Farmer Trials Methane-Reducing Feed for Dairy Cows
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Updated 12:32
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What happened
A 34-year-old farmer in Le Crêt, western Switzerland, has been feeding his approximately 50 cows a special additive since winter 2021 to reduce methane emissions. The farmer raises Montbéliarde cows and produces 150,000 litres of milk annually, which is used to make Swiss Gruyère cheese, alongside selling meat directly.
From swissinfo.ch
Why it matters
The trial aims to contribute to more sustainable agriculture by reducing greenhouse gas emissions from livestock. The farmer notes that the surrounding green meadows act as carbon sinks, complementing the efforts to improve the cattle farm's climate footprint.
From swissinfo.ch
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Alpine
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Switzerland
country in Central Europe