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Methane-busting farming tech being developed in NZ

October 30, 2021

Methane from livestock accounts for nearly half of emissions in New Zealand, but the amount released is stabilising. (Source: Other)

Methane from farming is a significant contributer to climate change in New Zealand.

But there's hope methane-busting technology being developed here will help as New Zealand aims to cut methane emissions by 10 per cent by 2030.

1News meets some of those at the forefront of developments. 

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