Research presented at the NZ Agriculture & Climate Change Conference 2024 has shown dairy farmers are closer to breeding cows with lower methane emissions, offering an innovative way to reduce the nation’s carbon footprint
LIC is well placed to support farmers to meet the on-farm emissions intensity reduction targets recently announced by New Zealand dairy co-operative, Fonterra.
Learn more about how LIC is helping farmers tackle current and future climate challenges
Are you trying to solve current problems with historic tools? LIC FarmWise consultant, Darren Sutton, explores strategic ways dairy farmers can adapt to the changing climate.
Breeding dairy cows that produce less methane and nitrogen is helping one Tasmanian farm group meet its sustainability goals.
New research has confirmed bulls’ genetics play a role in how much methane they emit, highlighting the potential for farmers to breed low methane-emitting cows in the future.
LIC Australia has partnered with DairyTas to help identify ways to reduce the carbon footprint of dairying in Tasmania.
LIC scientist, Bevin Harris has been recognised for his contribution in world-leading animal evaluation work for New Zealand’s primary industries.
The chance to breed more climate friendly cows is one step closer for New Zealand dairy farmers after a trial finds a possible link between a bulls’ genetics and the amount of methane they produce.
