Archive · 19 May 2025

Seaweed Farm in Australia Aims to Reduce Livestock Emissions

Seaweed Farm in Australia Aims to Reduce Livestock Emissions

An Australian seaweed farm is growing seaweed to reduce methane emissions from livestock.

The seaweed, called asparagopsis, is added to the animals' food and reduces their burps and farts, which contain methane.

Methane is a gas that contributes to climate change.

The seaweed farm aims to help make agriculture more sustainable without raising costs for farmers or consumers.

Studies show the seaweed can suppress methane emissions by up to 95% without harming the animals or affecting the meat quality.

The farm is already working with several companies and has plans for further expansion.

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