How can biochar in livestock feed reduce methane emissions? | Simon Burgess | TEDxNantwich 

Simon discusses Reaseheath College's research into how biochar in livestock feed can reduce methane emissions by 6-15%. With more than 450 dairy farms in Cheshire, such an innovation can have a marked effect on climate change. Simon also explains planned work at Reaseheath to examine biochar's impact on milk production in dairy cattle and cow health in general. The results of the trials will help move towards more sustainable food and farming practices. Simon joined Reaseheath as Head of Projects, Research and Innovation in 2019. He graduated in Metallurgy in 1986 and spent three years in metallurgical research before joining AEA Technology in Harwell, Oxfordshire, where he worked on renewable energy development. In 1992, Simon was seconded to Brussels to work with the European Commission and left after 18 months to set up his first company. From then, and until joining Reaseheath, Simon set-up and ran a number of businesses in areas such as renewable energy, management consulting, skin and hair care products, and contract flooring. Simon regularly works for the European Commission on EU R&D funding programmes. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx