Methane Inhibitors Recognised as Key to Cut Livestock Emissions in report to Norwegian Government
Fredrik Åkerman Fredrik Åkerman

Methane Inhibitors Recognised as Key to Cut Livestock Emissions in report to Norwegian Government

The Norwegian government has set a target to phase in methane-reducing feeds starting in 2027, with its 2025 climate plan anticipating 70% uptake among dairy cows by that time. A report published on 31 October 2024 by a working group led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food examined how incentives for these feeds, along with other climate measures, could be integrated into the livestock subsidy framework. Commissioned as part of Norway’s 2023 agricultural settlement, the report highlights a growing commitment to transforming livestock subsidies from purely financial support for animal farming into a key driver of climate action.

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