EcoPond Methane Emissions Reduction Calculator

See how much methane your farm could reduce

Estimate your annual CO2e reduction in seconds. Start with herd size, then compare your emissions before and after EcoPond treatment.

Your Farm Inputs
Herd size
Peak number of cows lactating on your farm.
Maximum Potential Annual Reduction (Kg Co2e)
The maximum amount of methane that can be mitigated by EcoPond treatment in a single season (if the pond is dosed every 6 weeks).
119,848
7.39%
CO₂e: Greenhouse gases like methane (CH4) have different impacts on the atmosphere than carbon dioxide (CO2). To make comparisons easier, CO2 equivalents (CO2e) are used. This converts the impact of methane into the amount of CO2 that would cause the same warming over a set time period (usually 100 years).
Calculated farm Methane emissions
Use this to understand where emissions are coming from.
Before treatment
Enteric 1,478,059
Pond 126,156
Pasture 17,503
Total 1,621,718
After treatment
Enteric 1,478,059
Pond 6,308
Pasture 17,503
Total 1,501,870
Before Treatment
1,621,718
kg CO₂e per year
After Treatment
1,501,870
kg CO₂e per year

CO₂e: Greenhouse gases like methane (CH4) have different impacts on the atmosphere than carbon dioxide (CO2). To make comparisons easier, CO2 equivalents (CO2e) are used. This converts the impact of methane into the amount of CO2 that would cause the same warming over a set time period (usually 100 years).

Pasture Methane Definition: After livestock graze, manure and urine are deposited directly onto the pasture. In these spots, organic material can break down under low-oxygen conditions, especially in wet soils. This process can produce small amounts of methane.

Effluent Pond Methane Definition: In Effluent Ponds, the organic matter within the stored manure breaks down in an environment without oxygen (anaerobic conditions). This process produces methane as a byproduct. The warmer and more nutrient-rich the pond, the more methane is generated.

Enteric Methane Definition: Enteric methane is a greenhouse gas produced during the digestion process of ruminant animals like cows and sheep. When these animals break down feed in their rumen, microbes help with fermentation, which releases methane. This methane is then mostly expelled by the animal through burping.

The methane emission values shown here are estimates based on national average data and the AIM methodology used in the New Zealand Greenhouse Gas Inventory.

They represent a typical New Zealand dairy farm and may not reflect the specific circumstances of individual farms. For a more accurate assessment, use farm-specific data.

EcoPond Limited (EcoPond) does not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of these calculations, as the results shown may not reflect actual outcomes on your farm. To the extent permitted by law, EcoPond is not liable for any decisions made based on this information or for its use by you or any third party.

We recommend getting advice tailored to your farm from a qualified professional before making any decisions based on the results of this calculator.