Memorandum of Agreement for SEASOLUTIONS: Seaweed-Based Ruminant Methane Reduction Research
Defra Network eTendering Portal · Awarded contract
AwardedMemorandum of Agreement for SEASOLUTIONS: Seaweed-Based Ruminant Methane Reduction Research
Awarded 11 Jun 2020
Awarded11 Jun 2020
Value£80,212.00
RegionNorthern Ireland
CategoryAgriculture & Farming
Ended 3y 9mo ago2y 8mo term
Awarded 11 June 2020Expired 31 Jan 2023
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Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) for the provision of SCF02017 (SEASOLUTIONS), a project focused on utilizing natural and natively abundant seaweeds as feed additives to modulate the rumen microbiome and reduce methane emissions in ruminants.
The contract, valued at AUD 80,212, supports research into sustainable seaweed sources that ensure animal health, fertility, and productivity while addressing greenhouse gas emissions from ruminant production.
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