Northern Alberta Agvisor, August 14, 2023

CAMROSE,ALBERTA

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WeconductAlberta’sLargest1-dayFarmMachineryConsignmentAuction 4timesayear.Sellingfarmequipment,cars&trucks,lawnandgarden,recreation vehiclesandshopequipment.Whetheryouhave1pieceoracompletelineof machinery,wehavethefacility&theexperiencetobringyoutopdollarforyourequipment.

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SKIDSTEERLOADERS

BOBCATS770,2018,92hpBobcatdiesel,1433 hours,selectablejoystick,,A91optionpackage,cab enclosure/heater/air,highflow,twospeed,sound reduction,deluxeinstrumentation,hydraulicbucket position,autoridecontrol,airrideseat,radio,power bobtach,offsetrims,7-pinattachmentcontrol,engine blockheater,camera,strobe 86,900

TRACKLOADERS

BOBCATT770, 2021,92hpBobcatdiesel,413 hours,selectablejoystick,P69/C37packages,cab enclosure/heater/air,highflow,twospeed,roller suspension,soundreduction,deluxeinstrumentation, hydraulicbucketposition,reversingfan,automatic ridecontrol,heatedclothairrideseat,radio,power bobtach

102,000

BOBCATT76, 2020,74hpBOBCATDIESEL,361 hours,P29/C68packages,cabenclosure/heater/ air,twospeed,soundreduction,touchdisplay,rear viewcamera,dualdirectionbucketposition,reversing fan,automaticridecontrol,heatedclothairrideseat, premiumlights,powerbobtach 102,900

EXCAVATORS

BOBCATE20, 2021,14hpKubotadiesel,63hours, Bobcatcanopyenhancementcontrols,boomswingcontrol, finger-tipauxhydraulics,auto-shifttravelsystem 46900

EXCAVATORS

JOHNDEERE50D, 2008,36hpYANMARDIESEL,1874 hours,standardorISOpattern,cab/heater/air,autoidle, suspensionseat,mechanicalquikcoupler 68,400

BOBCATE50, 2012,50hpBobcatdiesel,1029hours, A71optionpackage,Cab/heater/air,keylessstart,hydraulic clamp,hydraulicx-change,2ndauxhydraulics,travelmotion alarm,clothsuspensionseat 89,400

BOBCATT76

2020,74hpBOBCATDIESEL,361hours, P29/C68packages,cabenclosure/ heater/air,twospeed,soundreduction, touchdisplay,rearviewcamera,dual directionbucketposition,reversingfan, automaticridecontrol,heatedclothair rideseat,premiumlights,powerbobtach 102,900

98,500

BOBCATE50,2014,50hpBobcatdiesel,964hours, longarm,A91optionpackage,cab/heater/air,deluxe panelw/keyless,hydraulicangleblade,hydraulicclamp, hydraulicx-change,2ndauxhydraulics,travelmotionalarm, suspensionseat,radio

BOBCATE50,2021,50hpbobcatdiesel,339hours, longarm,P82/C62packages,cab/heater/air,7”displayw/ radioandbluetooth,hydraulicangleblade,hydraulicclamp w/divertervalve,hydraulicx-change,travelmotionalarm, heatedclothsuspensionseat,LEDworklightkit 106,900 BOBCATE60, 2021,56hpBobatdiesel,72hours, extendablearm,E66optionpackage,cabw/autoheat/ air,7”touchdisplayw/radioandbluetooth,hydraulicangle blade,hydraulicclamp,hydraulicx-change,2ndAUX hydraulics,travelmotionalarm,heatedclothsuspension seatw/headrest,engineblockheater,strobe 124,900

BOBCATE55, 2016,50hpbobcatdiesel,242hours, extendablearm,A91optionpackage,cab/heater/air, deluxepanel,hydraulicangleblade,hydraulicclamp, hydraulicx-change,2ndauxhydraulics,travelmotionalarm, suspensionseat,radio 127,500

610-30StreetNorth,Lethbridge,AB. 403-329-6011 chinookequipment.ca

SKIDSTEERATTACHMENTS

66”ROOTGRAPPLE 3,300

EXCAVATOR&VERSAHANDLERATTACHMENTS

SINGLETOOTHBALEHANDLER NEW 2,000

ALLIED500BPLATECOMPACTOR, 2013 7,700

AMI48”,hydraulictiltditchcleaningbucketw/serrated bolt-onedgefitsJohnDeere50D..............5,900

MISCELLANEOUS WOODSRM48, 3pt.,48”finishingmower 1,100

JEFF:(403)380-0645Cell. TJ:(403)915-5143-Cell.

MOWERS

WALKERMT25I-GHSFRONTMOUNTZEROTURN, 2017,25hpEFIKohler,1513hoursw/48”rear dischargemower ...................... 9,900 GRASSHOPPER623T, frontmountzero-turn,2015, 23hpKohlercommandpro,185hoursw/52”sidedischarge mowerw/powerfold 11,400

FARMKING

FARMKING 10’steelswathrollerw/2handcranksfor adjustment,1”pillowblockbearingsoncentershaft, swivelhitch 2,800

w/SLIPCLUTCH

TimedOnlineFARMAuctionForGarthChristofferson. PH(780)688-3514 16008TWPRD492,EastofHolden,ABonHwy14.BidsStarttoCloseMonAug21

NHTR97 Twinrotor Combine #555617,c/wWestward388,7beltpick-up,2143hrs,chopperc/w RedeKop4150 • NHTR97 Twinrotor Combine #558259,2004hrs,c/wRakeUppick-up,chopper &F/SSpreader • HESSTON 8100,25’ Swather,2080Hrs c/wUIIReels,ShoemakerKnife,Double swathc/wExtraparts,shedded•NH25’Straight-cutheader,BattReels #587604c/wtransport• KONGSKILDEGRAINVAC,completely Rebuilt,540PTO • 10” x72’ SAKUNDIAK HD10-1800SwingAwayAuger,540PTO • KwikKleen GrainCleaner,Extrascreens • 1985BRIGADIER,singleaxle GrainTruck,Doubleframe,new3208&4spdautotrans,showing67,563km,7622 hrsc/wnewer SWS16’x48” Steelbox,RENNtwincylhoist,Rolltarp,35,000lbGVW • 1985GMC7000Grain Truck,V85&2spd,Showing249,149km,DoubleFrame,16’SteelBox&Twincyl.Hoist,Rolltarp, 10.00x20’s • 1979 FordF600,54,938km,370-V8-4&2spd,14’WoodBoxc/wR.Tarp,19,200GVW • 1974GMC6500Firetruck,V8-5&2spd,27,500GVW,onair,showing 9100miles,Front Discharge,watertank&hoses • 2003FordF3504x4LariatCrewcab,Dually,310,000km,Diesel, Auto • 1999FordF2504x4CrewCab,260,000km,Diesel,Auto • Approx.1980GMCC&C, Good Body • Friggstad47”Deeptillage,beamswereredone&newhitch.Knockonspikesc/wcarbide tips&3bartines•MorrisRanger70’Harrow PackerBar • BourgaultVM34-38Vibramaster Cultivator,c/wValmar1520,3bartines•Flexicoil Tineharrows,50ftc/wdrawbar•Cummins PowerGenerationQuietSiteB33,4-cyl,diesel, GENSET,120/208V,50-Kilowatts,Running•BendPak,4post,12,000lbs FloorHoist c/wNorco21/2tonrollingliftbridge•FMC,8500 Tire Machine • Quincy,15Hp,1ph,AirCompressor(Working) • 5-CatD315&D311- GenSets20KVA AcreageAuctionForJanet&GordHale.PH(780)656-0907OR(780) 656-5734 Located59475RR180SmokyLake.BidsStarttoCloseAug15th.CleanAuction 1977-25’ Sailboat c/wTrailer • HusqvarnaZ242F ZeroTurn • HONDA3500GenSet • Miller 211 Welder •WoodworkingEquip.•Quality Exercise Equip.•Antiques&Households•2TraegerBarbecues • 3ptEquip. • Hand&PowerTools • 4-Saddles • Panels&More • 310 Lots toSell • View:Aug12,13&14th,1-7pm. ViewlistingonLiveAuctionWorld.BRIEFLISTING

UNRESERVEDONLINEAUCTION AUGUST23RD&24TH STEINBACH,MANITOBA

FEATURING: *MULTIPLEESTATES*BUSINESSLIQUIDATION*MOVINGOUTOFPROVINCE

*AUCTION*HUNTING/GUNAUCTION*NEWVINYLCLICKFLOORINGAUCTIONPARTIALLIST

CONSTUCTIONEQUIPMENT

*2015Caterpillar308E2MiniExcavator(shows944hrs)

*(2)Caterpillar950FWheelLoaders

*2019CaseSR210SkidSteerLoader,1667hrs

*JohnDeere333DTCompactTrackLoader,3123hrs

*2016ASVRC-60CompactTrackLoader,1955hrs

*JohnDeere325SkidSteerLoader

*InternationalTD6Crawler

*1956CaterpillarD7CrawlerTractor

*GenieGS-2668RT4X4ScissorLift

*GenieGS-2668RT4X4ScissorLift

*Nissan6000lbPropaneForklift

*1996JohnDeere655BCrawlerLoader

*1956CaterpillarD7Crawlerw/Dozer

TRACTORS

*2005KubotaL4330MFWDCompactTractorw/Loader

*CaseInternational784MFWDTractor,3pt

*KubotaL4200CompactTractorw/Loader(nonrunner)

*1947CaseCollectorTractor

*Ford9NTractor

*FordsonMajorDieselTractorw/3pt

AGEQUIPMENT

*2017JohnDeere569RoundBaler,MegaWidePlus, Twine&SurfaceWrap,1000PTO

*2002Hesston856A5X6RoundBaler,(ExcellentShape)

*2005Hesston134512ftMowerConditioner,Rotary Disc,(excellentcondition)

*Gehl2230MowerConditioner

*VermeerCPX9000BaleProcessor

*HarvestInternationalT-1062GrainAuger

*WestfieldMK130-7113”X71ftPTOAuger

*50ftModel600FlexiCoilChiselPlow

*NewHolland97330ftFlexHeader

*NewHolland971PickupHeader

*International76020ftTandemDisk

*JohnDeere100024ftCultivator

*Melroe6BottomPlow

*ValmarAirSeederw/Valmar3255

*20ftInternationalVibraShankCultivator

*International62002X14ftPressDrill

*12ftInternational100PressDrillSeeder

*Conveyor3000GrainVacw/Hoses

*RotaryGrainScreen,240V

ATTACHMENTS

*CaterpillarSkidSteerQ/CStumpGrinder

*7ftIndustriasAmericaF07LandLeveler

*FrontierBB1172BoxBlade

*96”FarmKing3ptSnowBlower

*78”McKeeModel6+63ptSnowBlowerw/HydChute

*54”Brae-Mar3ptSnowBlower

*JohnDeere3ptBrushMower

*5ftBushHog3ptBrushMower

*72”FarmKingFinishingMower

*UnusedWoodsGSS723ptGradingScraper

*3ptScraperBlade

*MasseyFergusen3ptCultivator

*Howard3ptTiller

*JohnDeereVR73CSkidSteerQ/CRoller

*LongReachForkliftInsulationGrabber

*55”Cannon3ptBoxBladew/HydTeeth

*NortracTractor3ptQuickHitch

*SkidSteerQ/CPost&DriverPounder

*UnusedEPD700ExcavatorHydraulicPostPounder

*UnusedRT1203pt48”RotaryTiller

*UnusedSkidSteer12”Drive48”EarthAuger

*Unused72”SkeletonGrapple

*Unused72”SkidSteerRootDebrisRake

*Unused72”SkidSteerLandScarifier

*Unused72”SkidSteerHydraulicLandPlaner& Scarifier

*Swisher44”PullBehindMower

*72”Woods3ptDitchBankRotaryMower

HEAVYTRUCKS&TRAILERS

*2017KenworthT680SleeperTruckTractor,12.9L, 805,312mi

*2008InternationalPro-StarPremiumTruckTractor,Day Cab,1,219,237km

*1995FreightlinerFLD120TruckTractor,(Only685Kon Caterpillar3406Engine)

*2008International4300DeckTruckw/5thWheel,Mb

Safety,340,269km

*1971InternationalDumpTruck,S/Aw/SteelGrainBox

*1985InternationalS-1900DumpTruckw/GravelBox

*1998DoepkerFlatDeck32ftT/ATrailer

*27ftSWSFlatDeckPintleHich30,000lbEquipment

Trailerw/5ftBeaverTail

*ProjectT/APintleHitchEquipmentTrailerw/BeaverTail

*2012FordF-450SuperDutyXLYServiceTruck,MB

Safety,245K

*2011FordF-450SuperDutyXLTServiceTruck,281K,MB

Safety

*1998DodgeRam3500FlatbedTruck,Cummins

Diesel,540K,StandardTrans

RV’S,MOTORCYCLES &POWERSPORTS

*2005Monaco36DBDLapalmaClassAMotorhome,MB

Safety,36,000mi

*2016Can-AmOutlander850EFIXMR4X4ATV

*2009YamahaKodiakATV

*2017KawasakiZ900Motorcycle,MBSafety

*2007HarleyDavidsonSportsterXL1200C,33,970mi

*2003YamahaRoadStar1600ccMotorcycle

*1970’sHondaCB360Motorcycle*nonrunner

*1975DodgeCamperBus

*14ftVikingAluminumFishingBoatw/Suzuki8HPO/B

*15ftPeterboroughFiberglassBoatw/60HPO/B

*Sangster14ftFiberglassBoatw/105HPChryslerO/B

VEHICLES&TRAILERS

*2014DodgeRam3500SLTQuadCab,Dually,6.7L

Diesel,235K,RebuiltTitle

*2007DodgeRam2500STQuadCab,6.7L

Diesel,Leather,432K

*2003FordF-350SuperDutyXL,PowerstrokeDiesel

*2003GMCSierra2500RegCabPickup

*2000ChevroletSilverado1500LT,5.3L,ExtCabPickup

*2013FordE-250CargoVan,283K

*2008SaturnVueXESUV,176K

*2003HondaElementEXFWDSUV,225k

*2005BMW5Series530iSedan

*2003BMW3Series325XISedan,260K

*2005HondaCivicSedan,246K

*2008ToyotaMatrixSUV

*2021CJAY16ftEnclosedTrailer,V-Nose,8,050lbT/A

*2002Royal12ftEnclosedTrailer,T/A

*5ftX9ftGalvanizedUtilityTrailerw/Ramp

*2000Sokal24ftGooseneckLivestockTrailer

*QtyOfBoatTrailers&SmallUtilityTrailers

COLLECTORVEHICLES&TRACTORS

*1937FordF100Pickup,85HPFlatheadV8,Restored

*1960Mercedes-BenzSedan

*1952MercuryM3PickupTruck

*1947CaseModelCTractor

STORAGEBUILDING,CONTAINERS

*202340ftHighCubeShippingContainer

*(2)202320ftShippingContainers

*(3)20ftShippingContainer

*Unused20ftX63ftDualTrussProSeriesPVCBuilding

*Unused40ftX40ftDualTrussContainerShelterw/End

Wall

*Unused10X20ftDoubleRoofGazebo

*Unused20ftX40ftPartyTent

*(2)UnusedIndoorInfraredSaunaRooms

FARMSUPPLY/SHELTERS

*(2)Unused16ftX8ftHorse/LivestockShelters

*12ftX24ftShed/Shelter

*Unused10X60ChickenRunShelter

*Unused12ftX20ftMetalLivestockShed

*Unused10TonFloorScalew/DigitalReader

*Approx219TreatedFencePosts

*(4)RitchieLivestockWaterFountains

*500galGalvanizedWaterTank,T/Aw/HondaPump

*3500GalPolyTankw/ElectricPump&Hose

*(34)10’&12ftCorralPanels

CONTRACTOR,WOODWORKING&AUTOMOTIVE

TOOLS

*Unused10,000WDualFuelGenerator

*Unused12,000WGenerator

*Unused3”GasWaterPumps

*Unused1100lbGantryAdjustableCrane

*Unused10ft25DrawerWorkbench

*Unused48”ToolChest

*UnusedWH39StorageShelving39ft

*(3)Unused10,000lbTwoPostAutoLift/Hoistw/Floor Plate

*UnusedPC90PlateCompactor

*Unused80”&85”ToolChests

YARDEQUIPMENT

*2012ToroGroundsmaster360RidingMower,Cab,Front

MountSweeper

*ToroTimeZ420ZeroTurnRidingMower

*2011ToroGroundmaster36072”ZeroTurnMower

*2011Toro360ZeroTurnMower

*ToroWorkman3200UtilityVehicle

*JohnDeereLA14548inRidingMower,w/Bagger

*UnusedPSM26PortableSawMill

*QtyOfRiding&PushMowers,WalkBehindTillersetc

*UnusedWalkBehindTrenchers,GardenTillers

*QtyOfChainSaws,LogSplitters,PressureWashers

*(5)UnusedEasyKleenMagnumGold4000PSIHot

WaterPressureWashers

*LargeQtyOfShopTools:CommercialTableSaws,Drill Presses,BandSaws

*LargeQtyTools:Makita, Dewalt,Paslode,Ridgid,Mastercraft

*60galVerticalAirCompressor

HUNTING/GUNS/AMMO

*Hunting/GunAuctioninConjunctionwithour

EquipmentAuction:

Featuring:LargeselectionofGunsfromMultiple Estates.(Stillacceptingconsignments)

CONSTRUCTION/BUILDINGSUPPLIES

*LargeSelection:UnusedVinylClickFlooring(soldby PalletLot)

*80PatioPaverStones

*QtyOfInsulatedOverheadDoorPanels

*OverheadGarageDoorGlassPanels

*LargeSelectionOfElectricalPanels

*LiftsOfDimensionalLumber,Postsetc

*UnusedHotTub,Balboa,50Jetw/Cover&Steps

*UnusedWoodPlanters,PicnicTables,Benchesetc

PLUSLARGEQTYOFANTIQUES,FURNITURE, APPLIANCES

TRACTORS

*2007CaseIHMXU135MFWD

Tractorc/wCab,Loader,3pt

*2010CaseIHPuma180MFWD

Tractorc/wCab, Loader,3pt

*2008CaseIHFarmAll45Compact

Tractorc/w Loader,3pt

FARMEQUIPMENT& ATTACHMENTS

*2018BatcoFX1545BeltConveyor

*FlexiCoil500040ftAirSeederw/ JD1900AirCart

*Bourgault42ftAirSeederw/3195

Tank

*CaseIH202035ftFlexHeaderw/ Trailer

*1999SchulteSeriesIIXH1500Bat

WingMower

*AlliedBuhler960DoubleAuger 3ptSnowBlower

*Inland6ft3ptSnowBlower

*LandPride6ft3ptRotoTiller

*10ftLandLeveler

*JohnDeere7ftS-Tine3pt

Cultivator

*30ftHeaderTrailer

*700BushelHydraulicGrainCart

*JohnDeere610ChiselPloww/ Harrows

*1983Flexi-CoilSystem82w/70ft

SpringHarrow

*Flexi-Coil20055ftCultivator

*JohnDeere61040ftChiselPlow

*Laurier55ftP30PackerBar

*JohnDeere216PlatformHeadw/ SundPickup

*MasseyFergusenMF62020ftDisc w/Scrapers

*NewHolland56SideDelivery

Rake

*NewHolland7ftTowBehindSickle

Mower

*JohnDeere15ForageHarvester

*(2)SweetCorn/PotatoLive

BottomUnloadWagon

HEAVYTRUCKS&TRAILERS

*1978GMC6500GrainTruckw/16ft

B&H

*1974ChevroletGrainTruckc/w16ft

B&H

*1977GMCSierraGrainTruckc/w

18ftB&H

*1981InternationalCab&Chassis

TruckTractor,T/A

*35ftLivestockTrailerShelter

*1997MerritLivestockTrailer

BOATS&ATV/UTV& VINTAGEVEHICLES

*2010PanterraWolfSS700UTV

*2005Honda450ATV

*PolarisOutback90Kids ATV

*2005Honda3504X4ATV

*1979Silverline17.5ftBoatw/ Mercruiser,&Trailer

*1950BuickFastBack

*1950BuickSuperSedanette

YARDEQUIPMENT

*HUSQVARNADEALERSHIP

CLOSEOUTSALE:

(ManynewChainSaws,Blowers, RearBaggers,PressureWashers, Trimmers&More)

*ManyUnused3pt&SkidSteer Attachments

*UnusedHusqvarnaSnowBlowers

*UnusedTMGPSM26PortableSaw Millw/KohlerEngine

*UnusedAgroTKPSM031G31”

PortableSawMill

*CubCadetCommericalSeries

ZeroTurnMower

HondaSelfPropelledLawnMower

*HondaWalkBehindGardenTiller

*HondaMiniTiller

SHOPTOOLS& CONSTRACTOREQUIPMENT

*HondaFS6500Generator

*WheelBalancerMachines

*UnusedTwoPostAutoHoists, WheelBalancer &TireMachines

*30TonHydraulicShopPress

*RexPowerMagneticsRC30J-H3 PhaseConverter

*ZonBirdPropaneScareCannon

*IngersollRandAirCompressorw/ AirDryer

*Cat3ftRideOnPowerTrowel

*AmaritechJobSiteBreakerPanel/ ControlBox

*Unused20143PhaseAir Compressor

*FremontPhosphatizing1024

PowerWashSystem

*LargeSelectionOfShopTools

*IngersollRandAirCompressorw/ AirDrier

*LargeSelectionOfUnusedRatchet

Straps&TowRopes

*Unused3TonLeverHoists

*UnusedRecoveryStraps/Lifting Slings

STORAGE&CONTAINERS

*QtyofUnusedStorageBuildings

*40ftHighCubeShippingContainer

*Unused20ftSlidingPrivacy

DrivewayGate

*Unused30ftX80ftDualTruss

StorageBuilding

IS WHAT HOLLYWOOD SAYING ABOUT LIVESTOCK REAL?

Here are some thoughts on which to chew your cud.

Grass sucks in CO2 through photosynthesis, cows eat the grass and burp out CH4 which turns back into CO2.

You see, it’s a natural “biogenic cycle” and one that has been around as long the estimated 100 million buffalo and other ruminants have roamed North America.

Hollywood has jumped on the anti-cattle train telling us that we must, we must, we must get rid of the cows and livestock to save the planet. But what’s really going on here and what’s really at stake/steak?

The first point I would like to make is two thirds (~3.4B Ha) of the agriculture land on the planet will NEVER GROW A CROP. This land is primarily used as pasture for grazing animals. These grazing animals are excellent a converting cellulose into milk and meat which supports billions of lives. So, if you simply say kill all the grazing animals what purpose will that land serve? Would not the domesticated animals be replaced eventually by other ruminants? Where will a large part of the world population get their essential protein from?

Now it is important to acknowledge that there is an important role that livestock plays in greenhouse gas emissions and there are many reduction strategies being adopted in North American and elsewhere. Understanding the behavior of different greenhouse gases, especially methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2), is crucial in addressing climate change.

We need to understand that YES, CH4 (Methane) is about 28 times more potent in terms of trapping heat in the atmosphere BUT we must also recognize that (according to Iowa State) it has a half life of about 10.5 years verses a half life of CO2 (carbon dioxide) of 120 to 200 years or more. Think about that. 10.5 years verses 120 years.

it is crucial to understand that the carbon-methane cycle within livestock dynamics is biogenic, forming an almost balanced loop. Cattle consume plants that absorb the carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during photosynthesis. They convert these plants into energy, and ultimately produce methane as a waste product, which, over time, oxidizes back into carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, continuing the cycle. Hence, a simplistic way to interpret this cycle is that the emissions from cattle would increase if, and only if, the overall cattle population increased.

Pragmatically, looking at this model, the only way cattle could make more greenhouse gas was IF there were more cows.

But, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the number of beef cows in the United States peaked in 1975 at approximately 45.7 million head. As of 2021, the beef cow inventory is approximately 31.2 million head. Same news in Canada with its beef herd peaking in 2005 at 14.8 million head and

Dates:

now below 13 million. In dairy the US herd has declined from 18 million head in 1960 to currently below 9 million and from 1.42 million head in Canada to now below .94 million.

So, this is kinda cool…more milk with fewer cows. Looks like progress to me. While North America’s cattle population has decreased, farmers have concurrently made substantial technological advancements and management strategies to further reduce methane emissions. Genetic selection has improved traits like growth rates and feed conversion efficiency, resulting in healthier, more productive cattle. These advancements can minimize methane output because faster-growing animals spend less time eating and thus, produce less methane.

prAGmatic: HOW SUSTAINABLE INTENSIFICATION feeds the world prAGmatic

Additionally, evolutions in feeding practices and dietary modifications can also reduce methane emissions from cattle. Some feed additives and changes to diet compositions can lessen the methane produced during digestion. For example, feed rich in easily fermentable carbohydrates can help promote propionate production in the rumen (part of the stomach), which naturally reduces methane generation. Manure management systems have also marked significant progress. Techniques like manure anaerobic digestion not only decrease methane emissions but also provide a renewable energy source—biogas. This operation encapsulates manure in a closed system where bacteria break it down in an oxygen-free environment, producing biogas made up primarily of methane, which can replace fossil fuels for heating and electricity. Therefore, the relationship between livestock and greenhouse gas emissions is considerably intricate. While livestock directly contribute to methane emissions, the reduction in cattle population, combined with improved farming practices and technologies, has helped to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions in livestock farming significantly. Nevertheless, constant and proactive efforts are required to continue these advancements and practices for reducing emissions further, ultimately contributing to the global fight against climate change. The agricultural sector—with all its complexities—plays a vital role in this collective endeavor.

Robert Saik is a professional agrologist and certified agriculture consultant. He is an author of FOOD 5.0 and The Agriculture Manifesto and CEO, of AGvisorPRO anappthatconnectsthoseseekingagriculture advice with experts who provide answers. You can reach Rob by downloading and connecting to him on AGvisorPRO

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