Seeking innovative approaches to agricultural emissions

The Ag Emissions Centre (AgEC), in partnership with AgriZeroNZ, is seeking innovative approaches that could contribute to a step-change in agricultural greenhouse gas reduction or measurement.

The round is seeking genuinely novel approaches, and approaches that could significantly strengthen or accelerate emerging opportunities towards practical, farm-level solutions for New Zealand.

Three research challenges

1. New approaches to reducing nitrous oxideBiological or soil-management technologies that could reduce N₂O emissions by enhancing N₂O consumption and/or preventing nitrite accumulation, with potential to scale within New Zealand pastoral systems.
2. New approaches to measuring nitrous oxideRobust, routine in-situ approaches for quantifying N₂O intermediaries and processes under urine-patch conditions, including N₂ production, nosZ activity and nitrite dynamics.
3. Novel approaches to reducing methane and/or nitrous oxideNovel approaches that could rapidly bring about a step-change in reducing enteric methane and/or N₂O from deposited urine in grazing ruminants.

Two pathways are available

Full R&D | Up to NZ$2 million

For developed research propositions with a research team in place. Individual projects can run for up to two years. Collaboration and co-funding are encouraged.

R&D Ideas | Up to NZ$50,000 per project

For promising ideas that require further development before progressing to a larger R&D programme. Up to four projects may be funded for up to six months, and a full project team is not required.

Applications are invited from New Zealand and international organisations and individuals. Applicants should demonstrate a plausible pathway to relevance and application within New Zealand agricultural systems.

Round opens: 29 September 2026
Round closes: 18 November 2026

Questions: [email protected]

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The fourth edition of the Global Methane Genetics (GMG) newsletter is now available HERE. GMG is a worldwide initiative led by Wageningen University & Research in partnership with the Bezos Earth Fund and the Global Methane Hub, and the involvement of more than fifty partners worldwide. This newsletter is to inform you about GMG’s activities, which are generally open to join. We hope that you enjoy reading this newsletter. If you have any questions regarding GMG’s activities, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

FAO is calling for experts to join the FAO LEAP Technical Advisory Group to revise the Guidelines on Environmental Performance of Animal Feeds Supply Chains News detail | Livestock Environmental Assessment and Performance (LEAP) Partnership | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

If you have professional or research experience in animal feed and nutrition, feed production and supply chains, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), or the environmental assessment of animal feed complete the online application by Call for Experts Friday 23 October 2026.

The first version of the Environmental performance of animal feeds supply chains: Guidelines for assessment were published in 2016

Environmental Defense Fund’s latest blog post examines why reducing livestock methane is considered one of the most significant near-term opportunities for climate action. The article discusses available methane-reduction solutions, the need for approaches tailored to different farming systems, and the support farmers need to adopt these practices successfully.

Read the full article and watch the accompanying video on the EDF website: https://blogs.edf.org/growingreturns/2026/07/30/livestock-methane-video/

Originally published by Environmental Defense Fund on 30 July 2026. Written by John Tauzel.

We are excited to announce the Round 7 recipients of Climate, Food and Farming – Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases Development Scholarships (CLIFF-GRADS). These PhD candidates from low- and middle-income countries have been selected from a large and highly competitive applicant pool, reflecting their outstanding qualifications and strong potential to advance agricultural climate research.

During 2026 and 2027, these fellows will undertake applied research focused on quantifying and mitigating agricultural greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to more sustainable food systems.

The 40 Round 7 CLIFF-GRADS fellows represent 21 countries from Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. They will carry out research placements at 33 host institutions worldwide.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

CLIFF-GRADS offers short-term research placements of 4 to 6 months. These placements give early-career scientists access to specialized equipment, software, and international expertise not available at their home institutions. Fellows contribute to cutting-edge research in areas such as enteric methane, rice systems, soil emissions, and blue carbon ecosystems.

Please follow this LINK to learn about the scholars and research projects they’ll be part of.

One Health in agrifood systems: Recognition for good practices, success stories and innovations in applying the One Health approach

As part of this year’s Global Conference for Actions on One Health in Agrifood Systems, FAO will celebrate best practices and outstanding innovations advancing the One Health approach across agrifood systems. Through this recognition, we will shine a spotlight on pioneering efforts from stakeholders across agrifood systems – showcasing impactful solutions and inspiring future action toward integrated, inclusive, sustainable, and health-oriented agrifood systems.

Objectives

This recognition aims to promote successfully implemented good practices and outstanding innovations in One Health in agrifood systems that have demonstrated significant measurable impact, and to inspire continued innovation through global stakeholder collaboration.

Scope

The Global Conference will recognize practices, success stories and solutions that represent significant advancements or innovations in One Health approaches and sustainable livestock transformation across the entire value chain, successfully implemented at scale in villages, communities, and cities across the world. 

These may include new technologies, systems, practices, or solutions that improve efficiency and support action on One Health in agrifood systems and the sustainable transformation of the livestock value chain, encompassing food security, greenhouse gas mitigation, animal health and welfare, antimicrobial resistance, sustainable livestock farming systems, Indigenous Peoples and pastoralist knowledge systems, women and girls empowerment, capacity development for small-scale producers,  finance, post-processing, and policy support.

Eligibility

The conference welcomes applications from institutions, international and regional organizations, academic or research entities, civil society groups, and private sector entities. Applications from women, youth, and Indigenous Peoples are particularly encouraged. FAO employees are not eligible to apply.

Selection process

An international panel of experts nominated by FAO will assess the applications, with attention to inclusive and balanced representation across regions, genders, expertise fields, disciplines, and stakeholder groups. 

Evaluations will be based on the following criteria:

• Impact and practical application: Demonstrated real-world results and effectiveness.
• Innovation and originality: Novelty and uniqueness of the proposed approach.
• Inclusivity and social impact: Contribution to gender equality, youth engagement, Indigenous communities’ involvement.
• Scalability and replicability: Potential for adoption and implementation across diverse contexts and regions.
• Sustainability: Contribution to long-term resilience in agrifood systems.

Recognition, demonstration and ceremony

Recipients will receive official recognition at the FAO Global Conference for Actions on One Health in Agrifood Systems, to be held from 21–23 September 2026 at FAO headquarters. A dedicated technical presentation session and innovation pitch talk will be organized as a special event.

Applications should be submitted by 10 July 2026

Click HERE to apply