
Episode #79
Early Bird (Series Final) I Thursday May 1st 2025
<p>Kiwi scientists make breakthrough in methane-reducing pasture, Fonterra to close Waikato canning facility, and farmers positioned for Indonesian dairy boom.</p> <p>Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather!</p> <p> </p> <p>Kiwi scientists make breakthrough in methane-reducing pasture</p> <p>AgResearch scientists have recorded an 11 percent reduction in methane emissions from sheep fed genetically modified High Metabolisable Energy ryegrass. The small-scale trial conducted in containment facilities showed the modified ryegrass, wit...

