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Agriculture
Greener Cows
Can Cattle Cut Their Climate Impact?
Cattle turn grass into food through fermentation, but the same process releases methane. We look at how feed additives, seaweed, healthier herds, better grazing, agroforestry and cleaner manure management can reduce the impact of beef and dairy. These solutions can make cattle farming more efficient and sustainable, while alternative proteins and lower consumption of high-impact products can reduce pressure even further.
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How this solution scores
- Impact4 / 5Cattle belch methane, one of the fastest-acting greenhouse gases.
- Speed4 / 5Feed additives work from the first feed. Beef and dairy alternatives result in immediate reductions.
- Cost3 / 5Feed additives and better farming practices add cost for farmers.
- Readiness3 / 5Methane-cutting feed additives are approved in some countries and scaling.
- Nature3 / 5Less methane, but grazing, water use and manure still put pressure on land.
