NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE December 2024 17 FrieslandCampina, Agrifirm, Agravis and Alzchem launched a one-year pilot with the manure additive Eminex, aimed at reducing methane emissions when storing manure. Ten-member dairy farmers of FrieslandCampina in the Netherlands and Germany are taking part in the pilot. They will gain practical experience with the additive and investigate to what extent the innovation can be incorporated into their farm operations. When manure is stored for a longer period, it leads to emissions of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. FrieslandCampina aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on member dairy farms by 33% in 2030 compared to 2015. It works together with various parties to carry out pilots and unlock innovations that have the potential of lowering the impact on climate and nature. Eminex is an innovative manure additive that significantly reduces methane emissions released during manure storage. Research has shown methane emissions during manure storage can be reduced significantly under certain conditions. The additive was developed by German company Alzchem. FrieslandCampina stated that it is working together with various chain partners to unlock and scale up innovations that contribute to lower greenhouse gas emissions on the farm. In doing so, it is important to investigate the experiences of member dairy farmers to what extent innovations can be incorporated into business operations. Read more>> Leading companies launch pilot to reduce methane emissions on farms Supplant D Supporting immunity and microflora • Increases overall status of the herd • Reduces need for veterinary intervention • Increases serenity of farm operators along production cycles agrimprove.com C-vita
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