Banas Dairy Pledges 30% Methane Cut in Major Climate Push
Banas Dairy, Asia’s largest dairy cooperative, has launched a major initiative called the Banas Methane Management Program (BMMP) to cut methane emissions from its herd of 3 million cattle by up to 30% annually. It is doing this in partnership with climate-tech firm eVerse.AI, which provides technologies for livestock monitoring and methane measurement.
The program will incorporate natural plant-derived feed additives combined with the National Dairy Development Board’s Ration Balancing Program (RBP) to achieve its goals. Additionally, Banas aims to boost milk yield by 10-12% through better feeding practices and climate-smart livestock management.
eVerse.AI brings in its proprietary platforms, including digital Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) tools, and its ConnectedCow / GreenCow technologies to ensure methane emissions from enteric fermentation and manure management are tracked accurately. The BMMP is being positioned as one of the largest methane reduction efforts in the dairy sector globally.
Banas Dairy, formally Banaskantha District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd., headquartered in Gujarat, currently has an average daily milk production capacity of 5.7 million litres. The cooperative, operating under Amul brands (and others
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This initiative by Banas Dairy reflects a growing shift in the dairy sector toward climate accountability and sustainable livestock practices. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, with global livestock contributing significantly to emissions; reductions of this magnitude (30%) could set benchmarks for other cooperatives and private players in India and globally. T
Moreover, the dual benefit approach—mitigating emissions while enhancing milk yield—is important. Improved feeding and ration balancing not only reduce methane emissions but also enhance productivity and profitability for farmers. For a cooperative with millions of cattle, using AI/tech-based MRV systems also helps validate environmental claims, potentially opening up opportunities in carbon credits, ESG investment, and international trade where sustainability credentials matter.
Source : Dairynews7x7 Sep 24th 2025