Australian researchers have uncovered a naturally occurring fungi to be turned into a feed additive, to reduce methane emissions. 

Burping cattle have long been blamed for greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 70 percent. 

The team at Roam Agricultural is hopeful the product will hit the shelves in the next two years. 

Rural editor Emily Minney spoke with Chief Executive Derek Peterson about the development.

Australian researchers have uncovered a naturally occurring fungi to be turned into a feed additive, to reduce methane emissions.&nbsp;
Burping cattle have long been blamed for greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 70 percent.&nbsp;
The team at Roam Agricultural is hopeful the product will hit the shelves in the next two years.&nbsp;
Rural editor Emily Minney spoke with Chief Executive Derek Peterson about the development.

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