Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Reducing Enteric Methane via Genetic Selection
Agreement Number:
AMRC-0013-1A
Agreement Value:
$153,846.15
Agreement Date:
Jul 9, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025
Description:
This project aims to incentivize farmers to incorporate selection for low methane genetics in their breeding programs as well as measure, record and verify methane reductions over time
Organization:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Expected Results:
To advance innovative, scalable and economically viable practices, processes, and technologies that contribute to the net reduction of enteric methane emissions from the cattle sector.
Location:
Guelph, Ontario, CA N1H6J2
Reference Number:
235-2024-2025-Q2-00038
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
961368727
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Semex Alliance
Program:
Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge
Program Purpose:
Invests in innovative, scalable and economically viable practices, processes, and technologies that reduce enteric methane emissions from the cattle sector, specifically cow-calf operations, feedlot, and dairy.
NAICS Code:
0