Dairynz Tech Series: Dairy Science In Action

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: Keep up to date on this workContact Jane Kay at jane.kay@dairynz.co.nzChapters:1:10 - Jane’s role and areas of expertise2:00 - Overview of DairyNZ’s Less-Methane Team 3:47 - Why are we talking about methane?5:25 - What we’re trying to achieve6:04 - Three main areas of research8:30 - Deciding what to invest in10:40 - What the research looks like12:26 - Challenges of our pasture-based system14:53 - Early-in-life intervention16:23 - Automatic in-paddock feeder17:29 - Slow-release capsules18:40 - Feeds that produces less methane20:05 - Solutions for as many farms as possible21:47 - When will farmers see options? 23:17