How India Can Turn the Dairy Tide from Emissions to Sustainability – DairyScoop

Methane gas is the dirty tail-pipe exhaust of enteric fermentation, a digestive process in ruminant animals such as cattle and buffalo. Along with nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide, methane forms a toxic cocktail of GHGs spewed by dairy farms at various stages of the production cycle, including storage, spreading, and decomposition. Carbon dioxide emissions issue from energy usage, production, and transportation of inputs. Addressing these emissions requires a multi-pronged approach that balances productivity enhancement with environmental conservation.