Feds Target Cattle Burps

Farmers whose cows burp and take the prescribed steps to reduce it could potentially be in for some extra cash.

Announced at food and agriculture day at COP28 (Conference of the Parties) UN 28 conference by the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change farmers are being incentivized to reduce their cattle’s burping.

Farmers who take action according to the requirements of the protocol will receive credits which they can sell.

“Credits can be sold to facilities that will use them to meet emissions reduction obligations, or to other businesses to meet their low-carbon economy commitments. This means fewer methane emissions, and more financial opportunities for Canadian farmers,” the release stated.

“Canadian farmers have become frontline champions for climate action by harnessing the power of sustainable agriculture. The newest draft protocol under Canada’s Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System not only addresses agricultural greenhouse gases, but will provide a financial benefit for Canadian farmers. This is an opportunity for farmers to implement practical solutions to reduce agricultural methane emissions, generate revenue, and harvest a greener future for all,” the Honourable Minister Steven Guilbeault said in the release.

The reduction of methane released by cattle burps is seen as essential in the fight to reduce greenhouse gasses which scientists say are responsible for climate change.

Some climate extremists have labelled agriculture as a major driver of climate change without addressed where and how the abolition of most farming practices will be replaced to prevent hunger.