Solutions to enteric methane abatement in Ireland

The efficiency of Ireland’s grass-based livestock systems can be attributed to high outputs, low production costs and a carbon footprint relative housed systems. Methane (CH 4 ) is potent greenhouse gas (GHG) which enteric fermentation from key source, being directly responsible for 57% Irish agricultural GHG emissions. There are number strategies including dietary manipulation breeding initiatives that have shown promising results as potential mitigation solutions ruminant production. However, the majority international research has predominantly been conducted on confined Given economic viability systems, it vital any methods assessed at pasture. Such cannot completed without access suitable equipment measuring CH emissions grazing. This review documents current knowledge capacity in Ireland (publications projects) includes an inventory currently available conduct research. A strategic avenues identified herein warrant further investigation manipulation. It was notable seems lacking constituted 14% publications 2016 2021. infrastructural deficits were respiration chambers (there none operational Republic Ireland) urgent need more pasture-based GreenFeed™ These will addressed enable refinement, progression development effective abatement Ireland.