New tools for reducing methane | Ep. 24

Talking Dairy

Methane is a big topic and it’s a pressing concern for our sector. We need to reduce our emissions, while improving profitability – but how? In this episode we dig into the research DairyNZ’s doing in this area. Senior research scientist Dr Jane Kay, who leads the Less-Methane Team, joins us to explain what tools offer the most promise and when those tools might be available to adopt on farms.
Notes:
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Chapters:
1:10 - Jane’s role and areas of expertise
2:00 - Overview of DairyNZ’s Less-Methane Team
3:47 - Why are we talking about methane?
5:25 - What we’re trying to achieve
6:04 - Three main areas of research
8:30 - Deciding what to invest in
10:40 - What the research looks like
12:26 - Challenges of our pasture-based system
14:53 - Early-in-life intervention
16:23 - Automatic in-paddock feeder
17:29 - Slow-release capsules
18:40 - Feeds that produces less methane
20:05 - Solutions for as many farms as possible
21:47 - When will farmers see options?
23:17 - Feeling optimistic
24:11 - What holds the most promise?
24:50 - How to find out more

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Chapters

1. New tools for reducing methane | Ep. 24 (00:00:00)

2. Jane’s role and areas of expertise (00:01:10)

3. Overview of DairyNZ’s Less-Methane Team (00:02:00)

4. Why are we talking about methane? (00:03:47)

5. What we’re trying to achieve (00:05:25)

6. Three main areas of research (00:06:04)

7. Deciding what to invest in (00:08:30)

8. What the research looks like (00:10:40)

9. Challenges of our pasture-based system (00:12:26)

10. Early-in-life intervention (00:14:53)

11. Automatic in-paddock feeder (00:16:23)

12. Slow-release capsules (00:17:29)

13. Feeds that produces less methane (00:18:40)

14. Solutions for as many farms as possible (00:20:05)

15. When will farmers see options? (00:21:47)

16. Feeling optimistic (00:23:17)

17. What holds the most promise? (00:24:11)

18. How to find out more (00:24:50)