NZ scientists strive to stop cows from burping to reduce methane gas emissions

FILE - Dairy cows graze on a farm near Oxford, New Zealand, on Oct. 8, 2018. New Zealand scientists are coming up with some surprising solutions for how to reduce methane emissions from farm animals. (AP Photo/Mark Baker, File) Source: AP / Mark Baker/AP

Australia has recently pledged to increase its environmental game, funding renewable energy projects and pledging to reduce methane emissions in some of the country's biggest industries. Our New Zealand neighbours look to be on a similar path, with efforts underway to tackle methane in agriculture.

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Published 15 November 2022 5:24pm

Updated 9 March 2023 11:33am

By Deborah Groarke

Source: SBS News

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Australia has recently pledged to increase its environmental game, funding renewable energy projects and pledging to reduce methane emissions in some of the country's biggest industries. Our New Zealand neighbours look to be on a similar path, with efforts underway to tackle methane in agriculture.

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