Norwegian agritech is making livestock farming better for animals and the environment
Page date: published 9 March 2023; updated 21 September 2026; 4 min read (as rendered).
The article describes Geno’s work to breed Norwegian Red cattle for lower methane emissions. It says 17 GreenFeed machines at Norwegian farms measure selected cows two to five times daily, with methane and feed data used to develop breeding equations. Geno says the work is long-term and that data is shared with research partners. Claims about the breed’s comparative emissions are attributed to Geno and the article.
Other examples include Nofence GPS collars and an app for virtual grazing boundaries, using audio warnings and a light electrical impulse to guide animals; and OS ID’s individual animal identification, traceability and SenseHub monitoring system for health and welfare data. The article presents these tools as supporting grazing management, animal monitoring and farm decision-making. Product operation and environmental benefits are described by the source and have not been independently assessed.
Related link: Agritech and food production.