Selecting sheep for their lower methane traits could be a great tool for farmers, if emissions pricing is on the cards. Cool Sheep Programme Manager Dr Cynthia Lawrence discusses how they are using gene selection to breed lower methane sheep. Central Otago farmer Emma Crutchley shares how they’ve tackled emissions reductions on her family farm, using a range of actions, including a larger arable component, which led to a reduction in stocking rate.

Guests include:


Emma Crutchley, Sheep and Beef Farmer, Maniototo


Dr Cynthia Lawrence, Cool Sheep Programme Manager

Hosts:


Rebecca Greaves, Editor, Country-Wide


Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Managing Director, CountryWide Media

Central Otago farmer Emma Crutchley discusses their family farm journey to becoming more efficient, building a resilient farming business, and lowering methane emissions in tandem with each other. She says since they started they’ve managed to lower their farm emissions by 8%, and little actions add up.

Cool Sheep Programme Manager Dr Cynthia Lawrence discusses the programme's goals, how they are using gene selection for breeding lower methane sheep, and what the opportunity for farmers is.

Selecting sheep for their lower methane traits could be a great tool for farmers, if emissions pricing is on the cards. Cool Sheep Programme Manager Dr Cynthia Lawrence discusses how they are using gene selection to breed lower methane sheep. Central Otago farmer Emma Crutchley shares how they&rsquo;ve tackled emissions reductions on her family farm, using a range of actions, including a larger arable component, which led to a reduction in stocking rate.
Guests include:
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Emma Crutchley, Sheep and Beef Farmer, Maniototo
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Dr Cynthia Lawrence, <a href="https://www.blnzgenetics.com/cool-sheep-programme">Cool Sheep Programme Manager</a>
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Hosts:
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Rebecca Greaves, Editor, Country-Wide
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Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Managing Director, CountryWide Media
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Central Otago farmer Emma Crutchley discusses their family farm journey to becoming more efficient, building a resilient farming business, and lowering methane emissions in tandem with each other. She says since they started they&rsquo;ve managed to lower their farm emissions by 8%, and little actions add up.
Cool Sheep Programme Manager Dr Cynthia Lawrence discusses the programme's goals, how they are using gene selection for breeding lower methane sheep, and what the opportunity for farmers is.

Bringing' you the best of rural New Zealand for nearly 50 years via your mailboxes, now it’s time for our seasonal stories from the magazine to weekly updates straight to your ears.

Proud to celebrate the grit and the smarts it takes to farm as well as good ol' fashioned country culture with The Country-Wide Podcast.

Hosts: Sarah Perriam-Lampp - CEO & Editor-in-Chief at CountryWide Media

For more information & to subscribe to Country-Wide, visit www.country-wide.co.nz

Bringing' you the best of rural New Zealand for nearly 50 years via your mailboxes, now it&rsquo;s time for our seasonal stories from the magazine to weekly updates straight to your ears.
Proud to celebrate the grit and the smarts it takes to farm as well as good ol' fashioned country culture with The Country-Wide Podcast.
Hosts: Sarah Perriam-Lampp - CEO &amp; Editor-in-Chief at CountryWide Media
For more information &amp; to subscribe to Country-Wide, visit www.country-wide.co.nz

The Country-Wide Podcast

Bringing' you the best of rural New Zealand for nearly 50 years via your mailboxes, now it’s time for' our seasonal stories from the magazine to weekly updates straight to your ears.

Proud to celebrate the grit and the smarts it takes to farm as well as good ol' fashioned country culture with The Country-Wide Podcast.

Hosts: Editor of Country-Wide, Rebecca Greaves and CountryWide Media’s Managing Director, Sarah Perriam-Lampp.

To subscribe to Country-Wide, visit www.country-wide.co.nz

Bringing' you the best of rural New Zealand for nearly 50 years via your mailboxes, now it’s time for' our seasonal stories from the magazine to weekly updates straight to your ears.
Proud to celebrate the grit and the smarts it takes to farm as well as good ol' fashioned country culture with The Country-Wide Podcast.
Hosts: Editor of Country-Wide, Rebecca Greaves and CountryWide Media’s Managing Director, Sarah Perriam-Lampp.
To subscribe to Country-Wide, visit <a href="http://www.country-wide.co.nz">www.country-wide.co.nz</a>

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