The British government is trying to force British farmers to add a burp suppressant to cow feed to reduce their methane emissions, writes The Daily Mail on April 2.
According to the plan developed by the government, from 2025 appropriate food additives will be intensively introduced into agriculture. And not only for cows, but also for sheep.
This is estimated to cost milk consumers an average of £0.33 (31.5 rubles) per year, but the government can subsidize supplements. According to a government spokesman, the plan provides “significant benefits” for farmers.
It is noted that supplements may contain algae, probiotics, essential oils, and antimicrobials.
Let’s remember that livestock are believed to make a significant contribution to the emission of greenhouse gases, in particular methane. It has been estimated that in the UK, greenhouse gases from agriculture are largely generated by livestock production. All agriculture is responsible for 11% of greenhouse gas emissions in the country.
Keep in mind that based on recent studies, methane’s damage on the climate change issue may not be as great as previously thought.
Source: Rossa Primavera
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