Summary
Enteric methane production is a major source (75%) of greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture in NSW. The project is to develop highly productive pasture mixes with anti-methanogenic properties to reduce enteric methane yield and boost livestock productivity, and reduce greenhouse gas emission intensity in extensive grazing systems.
The project will also develop new methodologies to identify phenolic compounds in plant that have the potential to reduce methane emissions, and develop a rapid assessment tool using near-infrared spectroscopy calibration technology to screen pasture species quickly for anti-methanogenic attributes.
Review paper
