Genetic modification could be key to decarbonising agriculture
Genetic modification could be key to decarbonising agriculture
16 May 2022
The Government's put up funding for the establishment of a Centre for Climate Action on Agricultural Emissions, as part of its Emissions Reduction Budget.
Federated Farmers' president says already, scientists at AgResearch have developed a rye-grass which could help slash emissions by 20 percent.
Andrew Hoggard says there's also potential gene-editing of cattle.
He says it encourages a low methane trait in the herd, a lot faster than traditional breeding methods.
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