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Researchers in Sweden have developed a feed additive that can dramatically reduce methane emissions from livestock
Methane is one of the most potent and dangerous greenhouse gases for the climate. It has an impact 28 times greater than carbon dioxide over 100 years and is responsible for about 30% of the increase in global temperature.
With the world set to cross the 1,5°C warming threshold by 2024, reducing emissions has become a global priority.
Agteria Biotech
Swedish startup Agteria Biotech is focused on an innovative solution to combat methane emissions from livestock farming, one of the main sectors that emits this gas.
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Its goal is to reduce 1% of global greenhouse gas emissions, a significant impact on mitigating global warming.
To drive this mission forward, the company has raised €6 million in an investment round led by Industrifonden and AgriZeroNZ.
The funding was also supported by Norrsken Launcher and Mudcake. This investment will enable Agteria’s technology to advance through regulatory review and become commercially available.
Livestock and the methane challenge
Livestock is one of the largest emitters of methane due to the digestive process, mainly enteric fermentation. This sector accounts for around 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, making it a critical point in the fight against climate change.
To address this problem, Agteria Biotech has developed a patented molecule that drastically reduces methane emissions from cattle. The innovation stands out in three main aspects:
- High effectiveness: In vivo tests have already demonstrated significant reductions in methane emissions.
- Scalability: The technology was designed to be applied on a large scale in both dairy and beef farming.
- Economic viability: The cost-benefit is one of the best on the market, offering an efficient reduction per euro invested.
The combination of these factors makes the solution promising for livestock farmers, animal feed manufacturers and the entire production chain in the sector.
Path to regulation
The next big step for Agteria is to obtain regulatory approval to ensure the safety of the solution. This process involves rigorous studies to validate its efficacy and confirm that there are no negative impacts on animals, consumers or the environment.
The newly acquired investments will accelerate this step, ensuring that the technology is available for large-scale adoption in the shortest possible time.
A decisive step in the fight against global warming
Reducing methane is one of the most impactful strategies to combat climate change in the short term.
Initiatives like Agteria Biotech's demonstrate that innovation and sustainability can go hand in hand, paving the way for more efficient livestock farming and an environmentally safer future.
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