Tech start-up in town with methane reduction solution 

Technology start-up Metha.ai is now in Australia to explore opportunities with its groundbreaking AI-driven microbiome analytics technology to reduce methane emissions from livestock. 

Metha.ai’s proprietary technology not only claims to reduce methane emissions by 30-40 per cent, but to also enhance milk yield efficiency by 5-10 per cent. 

While in Australia, Metha.ai will be meeting with local companies and farms, including Phibro Animal Health, Dairy Australia and the Victorian Government’s research facility, the Ellinbank Smart Farm. 

The visit will include participation by company CEO and founder Dr. Yaniv Altshuler in a panel discussion at the AARN (Australian Association of Ruminant Nutrition) conference, where he will discuss Metha.ai's advancements and the critical role of methane reduction in slowing global warming. 

The company aims to develop new relationships within the Australian market to support local agricultural sustainability initiatives. 

Methane emissions from agriculture account for approximately 40 per cent of global methane output, with livestock responsible for 80 per cent of that amount. 

Methane’s impact on global warming is 84 times greater than that of CO2, making its reduction one of the most effective ways to address climate change. 

Metha.ai’s targeted approach eschews traditional methods of dealing with the issue – such as generic feed additives – and instead focuses on herd-specific recommendations. 

“Our technology uses rumen microbiome samples and advanced AI analytics to deliver tailored solutions that drastically reduce methane emissions,” said Dr. Altshuler. 

“This method, rooted in mathematical biology and big data, not only curbs methane emissions but also boosts milk yield. This creates measurable value across the dairy and beef supply chain.” 

Metha.ai’s team is led by Dr. Altshuler, an MIT research fellow, and Prof. Alex Pentland, a renowned data analytics expert and member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering. 

Metha.ai was founded in 2022. For more information, visit the Metha.au website.