March’s Food for thought…

• Why cows may be hiding something, but AI can spot it
• Mapping Methane Emissions from Fossil Fuel Exploitation
• Farmers given tax break in return for Nationals' support for net zero by 2050
• How green are Premier League clubs & what are they doing to help?

Why cows may be hiding something, but AI can spot it - from BBC News.  This article discusses how some dairy farms are turning to automation options to tackle issues such as labour shortages. In this case a computerised “eye” that can detect small changes in a cow’s gait, thus potentially identifying lameness early, enabling quicker treatment. Read the full article

Mapping Methane Emissions from Fossil Fuel Exploitation - from the Earth Observatory.  About 97 million metric tons of methane gas are released each year from the extraction, storage, and transportation of oil, natural gas, and coal.  Recent research has mapped where these emissions are coming from across the world. Tackling and preventing these leaks will save huge amounts of money as well as being critical in reducing global warming.  Read the full article

Farmers given tax break in return for Nationals' support for net zero by 2050 - from ABC News.  In Australia Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has said that farmers that make money by selling carbon credits will receive a tax break, a key measure the Nationals say they secured in return for supporting the government's net zero by 2050 target.  Read the full article

How green are Premier League clubs & what are they doing to help? - from BBC News.  Interesting, though disappointing, to see the perspective of plant based/low carbon foods included and considered to be one of the sustainability categories.  Read the article