Texels at forefront of efforts to reach net zero

As the sheep industry pushes to cut methane and carbon dioxide emissions, the Texel Sheep Society is targeting breeding for cumulative, long-term reductions. The sheep sector faces significant challenges in reducing emissions. As ruminants, sheep produce methane as a byproduct of the breakdown of grass cellulose in the rumen enabling sheep digest grass effectively. A […] The post Texels at forefront of efforts to reach net zero appeared first on Agriland.ie.