Climate fixes for farming

TASFARMERS believes the agricultural industry is part of the solution, not the problem, when it comes to climate change.

While a recent report by Australia’s Climate Change Authority suggested the cattle industry and consumers should reduce the consumption of beef in the future, projections from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation predict that it will actually increase over the next 20 years.

Either way, the industry isn’t going anywhere, and farmers can help the Federal Government reach its target of reducing emission by 26 to 28 per cent by 2030.

Agriculture is vital for food security and provides huge economic and social benefits for rural Australia.

This is why solutions like Sea Forest’s methane-busting feed supplements are a critical tool as they address the need to reduce global methane emissions while they allow farming to continue with minimal change in practices for the farmer. 

Through innovation, cattle producers are keen to participate, partnering with climate technology companies like Sea Forest while employing other strategies to reduce emissions.

Many cattle producers along with Sea Forest support the global pledge to reduce methane emissions by 30 per cent over the next decade. 

Sea Forest is delivering its SeaFeed product, made with native seaweed, as a supplement for livestock to lower their methane emissions. Founded in Triabunna, Sea Forest is expanding its facilities across the company’s two sites on the East Coast of Tasmania to support the industry.

Australian trials involving a range of major companies of the SeaFeed supplements in stock feed have shown they have a significant impact in cutting methane emissions.

Chief executive officer of Sea Forest, Sam Elsom said: “Cattle producers, brands and retailers around the world recognise the impact of methane emissions from livestock and they’re doing something about it by partnering with us and other companies. 

“Our work with a range of beef, dairy and wool companies across Australia has shown excellent results. We’re confident we and our cattle-producing partners can make a tangible impact on climate change.” 

Sea Forest is one of the leaders in the field with the capacity to produce supplements for more than 2 million cattle from Triabunna and Swansea, with potential to eliminate more than 10 million tonnes of CO2 emissions from livestock per year. 

TasFarmers is partnering with Sea Forest to support the industry driving this impactful solution for a sustainable future. We will keep members updated on the results of this trial project as it is being rolled out.