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Many feed additives currently on the market are capable of significantly lowering methane emissions but have limited impact on productivity. Photo: Mark Pasveer

02-04 | Article

Rumen digital twin fine-tunes methane reduction strategies

Methane produced in the rumen is not only a major source of greenhouse gas emissions from cattle and sheep - it also represents lost energy for the animal. Photo: Koos Groenewold

31-03 | News

Swedish firm secures funding for next-gen methane-reducing additive

scientists set out to compare the effects of feeding chicory versus ryegrass as the sole roughage source on CH4 emissions and dairy cow performance, including feed intake, feeding behaviour, milk production, and milk composition. Image created with the help of AI (Reve)

27-03 | News

Can chicory cut enteric methane emissions and maintain milk yield?

UK dairy farming’s role in delivering better nutrition and a greener future

27-11-2025 | News

UK dairy farming’s role in delivering better nutrition and a greener future

Converting biogas into electricity via a CHP is no longer possible in many places, as the power grid is often already full. Converting it into green gas only becomes profitable for at least 350 cows. Photo: Hans Banus

13-10-2025 | Article

Dairy cows in the Netherlands play vital role in green gas plans

The climate-friendly dairy farm is firmly integrated into the supply chain so that the reductions in CO2e can be transparently tracked from the farm right through to the product. Photo: Mark Pasveer

01-10-2025 | News

A blueprint to make milk production more climate friendly

Emissions from feed are the second largest contributor after enteric emissions. Photo: Koos Groenewold

17-09-2025 | News

Improving dairy farm emissions insights through accurate feed data

Researchers say willow leaves have the potential to drastically reduce ammonia and nitrous oxide emissions from cattle farming. Photo: Canva

07-08-2025 | News

Could willow leaves be the future of greener dairy farming?

Interest in the use of macroalgae (seaweed) as a methane-reducing feed supplement for ruminants has been increasing steadily. Photo: Canva

31-07-2025 | News

Impact of seaweed additives on greenhouse gas emissions and milk production

In the latest mag: From tackling heat stress to what’s key in reducing emissions

03-07-2025 | News

In the latest mag: From tackling heat stress to what’s key in reducing emissions

Photo: Canva

19-06-2025 | News

Trials show new dairy feed additive cuts methane by up to 28%

Photo: Canva

02-06-2025 | News

Flaxseed and pea protein feed could boost milk production and reduce methane

The study revealed significant changes in fertility traits when dairy cows were exposed to heat stress. Photo: Henk Riswick

09-05-2025 | News

What happens to dairy cow fertility when temperatures rise?

Artificial Intelligence: Cross validation with an essential oil-based feed additive for enteric methane mitigation in dairy cows. Photo: Canva

30-04-2025 | News

AI predicts dairy feed additive impact on methane emissions

By optimising feed use, the system aims to improve efficiency, lower costs, and minimise nutrient waste. Photo: Mark Pasveer

17-04-2025 | Interview

Precision feeding – lowering US dairy emissions

Results suggests that using onion peel as a natural feed additive is promising in reducing methane in dairy cows. The yellow variety of onion (Allium cepa L.) was used for this experiment. Photo: Zana van Dijk

10-04-2025 | News

A natural feed additive: Onion peel in the cow diet to reduce methane