Device that Recycles Farm Nitrogen Gets $1.2m Government-Industry Boost

Device that recycles farm nitrogen gets $1.2m government-industry boost

The government is doubling down on supporting the development of new tools to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on farm with a new co-investment, following its decision not to price agricultural emissions.

Government pours $1.2m into cow gadget to 'fix climate'

The Government has announced a $1.2 million investment in a Canterbury start-up’s wearable device for cows, claiming it could slash nitrous oxide emissions by 95% and nitrate leaching by 93%. Ministers Nicola Willis and Shane Reti praised the invention as proof of Kiwi ingenuity and a step toward “low-emissions farming.” The “AgriZeroNZ” programme has already channelled $191 million into similar projects — from “methane vaccines” to probiotics. …