Annual awards program recognises innovation in agricultural & food technologies around the globe

ADELAIDE, Australia: CH4 Global has been awarded “AgTech Startup of the Year” in the fifth annual AgTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by AgTech Breakthrough, a leading international market intelligence organisation that recognises the top companies, technologies, and products in the global agricultural and food technology markets. 

The company’s flagship solution, Methane Tamer™, which is a feed additive derived from the red seaweed native to southern Australian and New Zealand waters – Asparagopsis – has been shown to reduce methane emissions from cattle by up to 90 per cent. When eating Methane Tamer at just .5 per cent of their daily diet, the seaweed disrupts an enzymatic process in a cattle’s digestive system. Developed through a proprietary cultivation and processing method, the solution is scientifically validated and safe. 

Methane Tamer™ Beef Feedlot is the company’s targeted formulation designed specifically for beef cattle in feedlot operations. It delivers a standardized 75 per cent reduction in feedlot enteric emissions throughout its shelf life, and additional formulations are in the pipeline, including Dairy Feedlot, Grazing Dairy, Grazing Beef, Sheep, and Goats. 

CH4 Global in January opened the world’s first pond-based, commercial-scale EcoPark to grow Asparagopsis at scale at Louth Bay in South Australia. The facility’s production model slashes operational costs by up to 90 per cent versus conventional seaweed farming. CH4 Global has also forged strategic partnerships with major organisations to help fast-track adoption across diverse supply chains and markets. 

“By targeting methane emissions, our solution plays a vital role in helping the world meet its climate commitments,” CH4 Global CEO Dr Steve Meller said. 

“We understand what is required to create a viable solution that is carefully balanced to work for all parties – from food producers and farmers to consumers and governments, while also ensuring quality and efficacy are front and centre. 

“We’re grateful to AgTech Breakthrough for this award as we continue to innovate in the name of sustainable agriculture. Our work paves the way to move from intention to action to meaningful impact, addressing global methane with proven and available solutions.” 

The AgTech and ClimateTech sectors are rapidly redefining how food is produced, managed, and distributed – transforming one of the world’s most essential industries. From AI-driven crop analytics and precision farming platforms to sustainable agriculture solutions and autonomous equipment, AgTech is delivering greater efficiency, transparency, and environmental responsibility. 

The annual AgTech Breakthrough Awards program aims to shine a spotlight on the breakthrough innovators who are not only keeping pace with this dynamic industry but actively driving it forward. By conducting one of the AgTech industry’s most rigorous evaluations of technology companies, reviewing thousands of award nominations each year, AgTech Breakthrough aims to inspire continued innovation and help propel the global agriculture sector into a smarter, more sustainable future. 

“CH4 Global stands at the intersection of environmental stewardship and agricultural innovation, offering a natural, scalable, and economically viable tool to combat climate change,” AgTech Breakthrough Managing Director Bryan Vaughn said. 

“Farmers, food producers, and livestock ranchers are looking for cost-effective ways to operate more sustainably, and address methane emissions while also meeting consumer demand for meat and meat products. 

“By aligning economic viability with environmental responsibility, CH4 Global’s sustainable production model can scale globally and make a lasting impact on our planet’s future. We’re so thrilled to award them and their future-forward solutions with AgTech Startup of the Year!” 

About CH4 Global 

CH4 Global is on a mission to deliver gigaton-scale emissions reductions over the next decade using whole, dried Asparagopsis seaweed – the safest and most effective way of targeting livestock methane. The company’s flagship product, Methane Tamer™, leverages Asparagopsis to reduce enteric methane emissions in cattle by up to 90 per cent. Through its innovative EcoPark cultivation system, CH4 Global is scaling rapidly to meet global demand, ensuring profitability throughout the supply chain without relying on subsidies. With operations in Australia and New Zealand and headquarters in Henderson, Nevada, CH4 Global is pioneering a new era of sustainable animal agriculture. To learn more, please visit www.ch4global.com. 

About AgTech Breakthrough 

Part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for global technology innovation and leadership, the AgTech Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honouring excellence in agricultural and food technologies, services, companies, and products around the world. The AgTech Breakthrough Awards program provides a forum for public recognition around the achievements of AgTech companies and solutions in categories including farm management, indoor farming, IoT and robotics, FoodTech, analytics, and more. For more information, visit AgTechBreakthrough.com. 

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