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Review of Methane-Inhibiting Livestock Feed Supplements for UK Agriculture

Awarded 05 Feb 2021

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Awarded05 Feb 2021
Value£50,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryAgriculture & Farming
Ended 5y 1mo ago8mo term
Awarded 5 Feb 2021Expired 4 Oct 2021

Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to SAC Commercial Ltd for a holistic evaluation of methane-inhibiting livestock feed supplements in a UK context.

The project included a rapid evidence assessment to deliver insights into realistic impacts, benefits, trade-offs, and barriers to successful greenhouse gas mitigation, accounting for effects on consumers, farmers, the environment, and potential legislative, marketing, and trade requirements.

It also investigated anticipated consumer acceptance of widespread sectoral usage of these supplements.

The contract value was £50,000.

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