In this episode, Dr. DiLorenzo and I discuss significant breakthroughs in greenhouse gas reduction: the potential of algae as inhibitors of methane emissions. Although not all algae possess this capacity, some do have that potential and as such, it is important to discuss the challenges and opportunities of scaling up algae production and the potential role of the ocean in expanding agricultural areas. Additionally, Dr. DiLorenzo emphasizes the need for mitigation strategies that maintain production levels and highlights the importance of identifying highly productive animals to reduce the carbon footprint, employing management strategies such as culling unproductive animals, optimizing stocking rates and grazing, and implementing strategic supplementation.
โThere's plenty of ocean, of course, but I think the industry will figure out a way to make exploring it economically feasible. Still, before that, algae have to be proven effective.โ โ Dr. Nicolas DiLorenzo
What you'll learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (02:03) Introduction
- (12:02) Influencing others
- (14:09) Strategies to reduce environmental impacts
- (17:18) Breakthroughs on greenhouse gas reductions
- (23:08) The blue revolution: farming on the sea
- (30:41) The challenges regarding methane
- (33:21) Applied strategies to decrease emissions on ranch
- (38:25) Final questions
Meet the guest: Dr. Nicolas DiLorenzo
Experience
- Current: Professor at the University of Florida
- Past: Postdoctoral Research Associate at Texas Tech University
Background
- Ph.D. (the University of Minnesota)
- M.Sc. (the University of Minnesota)
- Degree in Agricultural Engineering (Universidad Nacional de La Plata)
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn
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