Can feeding chicory help dairy cows go greener?

Could a simple forage swap make dairy farming more sustainable? A recent study found that feeding chicory to dairy cows can significantly reduce methane emissions without reducing milk yield. Researchers explored whether this eco-friendly feed option can help balance productivity and environmental impact on today’s farms. In a new study, the effects of chicory (Cichorium intybus) and perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) diets on methane (CH₄) emissions, feed intake, feeding behaviour, and