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The company and CH4 Global will develop a comprehensive roadmap targeting key livestock markets in India, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The company and CH4 Global will develop a comprehensive roadmap targeting key livestock markets in India, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

UPL has informed that it enclosed a copy of Press Release titled 'UPL and CH4 Global sign strategic partnership agreement that aims to bring methane-reducing feed supplement to millions of cattle'.The above information is a part of company's filings submitted to BSE. [Extracted from the article]

Under this MoU, Cairn will establish a 5-year methane reduction target and transparently report its progress to OGMP [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Under this MoU, Cairn will establish a 5-year methane reduction target and transparently report its progress to OGMP [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cargill, a global food and agriculture leader, has provided a $1 million grant to Colorado State University to support their AgNext research program. The grant will fund research aimed at promoting sustainable practices in animal agriculture and reducing the environmental impact of the beef industry. Specifically, the research will focus on addressing enteric methane emissions from feedlot cattle, which are naturally produced during digestion. The goal is to develop empirical data on the effects of different feeding strategies and additives on methane emissions, in order to improve sustainability in the beef supply chain. Cargill is committed to working with researchers, farmers, and ranchers to advance sustainability ideas and conservation practices in the industry. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses that the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) includes a charge on methane emissions that is nearly identical to the methane emissions charge in House version. It mentions emissions charge applies only to methane emissions from specific types of facilities that are required to report their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Program (GHGRP). It also mentions impacts on natural gas prices.

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The Greener Cattle Initiative, a consortium created by the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research and Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, is seeking research proposals to develop technologies that reduce enteric methane emissions from cattle. Enteric methane is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions, and reducing it can help mitigate climate change and support sustainability goals in the dairy and beef sectors. The initiative is looking for proposals that address various aspects of enteric methane mitigation, such as delivery mechanisms, early-life interventions, combined impacts of multiple technologies, and long-term effects. Up to $5 million in funding is available, and applications are open to domestic and international organizations. [Extracted from the article]

The European Union (EU) has faced criticism for including concessions for the agri-food industry in its newly-released emissions reduction target. Environmental groups are upset that the final document no longer mentions cutting agricultural emissions of methane and nitrogen, which are powerful greenhouse gases. However, farming bodies have welcomed the EU's stance, stating that a dialogue with farmers has finally been chosen. The 2040 target, along with a new strategy to capture carbon, was announced in the European Parliament and will become a legislative proposal after the next European elections. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on federal authority to regulate methane emitted from all sources except agricultural sources. It mentions Methane emitted by agricultural sources is addressed primarily through voluntary programs and Section 111 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate emissions from certain categories of stationary sources. It also mentions EPA to develop New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) to regulate emissions.

Six major food companies, including Nestlé, Danone, General Mills, Kraft Heinz, Bel Group, and Lactalis, have launched the Dairy Methane Alliance at COP28. The alliance aims to disclose annual emissions from their dairy supply chains and develop a comprehensive methane action plan. The companies are committed to reducing methane emissions, as agriculture is responsible for nearly 40% of human-caused methane emissions. The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is supporting the initiative and calling on other dairy companies to join. The EDF hopes that the alliance will serve as a model for transparency and collaboration in reducing emissions within the food industry. [Extracted from the article]

Global leaders, including the United States, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and China, have made new announcements at COP28 to target methane emissions. The UAE called on parties to the Paris Agreement to submit national climate targets that cover all greenhouse gases, not just CO2. Governments, philanthropies, and the private sector have also announced over $1 billion in grant funding for methane reduction, with a focus on sectors such as energy, agriculture, and waste. However, campaigners are calling for further government action to address emissions from livestock, which is the largest source of methane emissions. [Extracted from the article]

Danone has partnered with the Global Methane Hub (GMH) to invest in research on reducing enteric emissions in its dairy farming. The project aims to develop scalable solutions to limit enteric fermentation, a process in ruminant livestock that releases methane into the atmosphere. The research will focus on plant and animal genetics, feed additives, methane-limiting vaccines, and measurement technologies. The partnership also includes creating a methane accounting and feed optimization tool for Danone's dairy cows. This collaboration comes after a report revealed an increase in emissions from meat and dairy companies, and Danone has previously committed to reducing methane emissions from its fresh milk by 30% by 2030. [Extracted from the article]