Tesco and Morrisons Champion Innovative Trials to Slash Methane Emissions from UK Farms
Supermarket giants Tesco and Morrisons are spearheading initiatives to reduce methane emissions from UK farms by backing trials of new feed supplements.
Tesco has launched a four-month trial with Grosvenor Farms to test the methane-reducing feed supplement, Bovaer, which could potentially cut farm greenhouse gas emissions by up to 12% if implemented across all dairy operations.
Concurrently, Morrisons is collaborating with Australian environmental tech company Sea Forest to introduce a seaweed-based livestock feed, SeaFeed, aimed at producing lower carbon beef products. This initiative could see carbon-reduced beef options like mince and steaks in Morrisons' aisles by 2026.
Concurrently, Morrisons is collaborating with Australian environmental tech company Sea Forest to introduce a seaweed-based livestock feed, SeaFeed, aimed at producing lower carbon beef products. This initiative could see carbon-reduced beef options like mince and steaks in Morrisons' aisles by 2026.
Both supermarket chains have set ambitious targets to reduce agricultural emissions from their supplier farms, reflecting a broader commitment to lead the transition towards a low-carbon agriculture sector. These efforts are part of a strategic move to support sustainability in farming practices and align with global efforts to combat climate change.
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