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  1. Scottish Government policy challenges across health, agriculture, and local governance
  2. The Scottish Government must deliver an agricultural support framework for Scotland.
  3. The Scottish Government manages agricultural grant schemes in Scotland.

Scottish Census Shows Limited Uptake of Methane-Reducing Feed Additives

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 9
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The Scottish Government published its latest Agricultural Census on October 8, 2026, tracking agricultural practices in Scotland. Of the 6,416 farm holdings that responded, only six reported using Bovaer, a feed additive designed to reduce livestock emissions. The census also found minimal use of another supplement, SilvAir.

From farminguk.com

Why it matters

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The findings highlight the limited uptake of technologies intended to lower agriculture's environmental impact in Scotland. This raises questions about the practical and financial challenges involved in introducing methane-reducing technologies, which relates to the Scottish Government's mandate to deliver an agricultural support framework.

The Scottish Government manages agricultural grant schemes in Scotland and is required to deliver an agricultural support framework for the nation.

From farminguk.com

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  • Scottish GovernmentConducted the agricultural census and is monitoring the adoption of methane-reducing feed additives.

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