McDonald’s USA and Lopez Food are aiming aim to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions released per pound of meat produced by using a seed from agricultural technology firm Syngenta.

Enogen corn increases feed efficiency in cattle and thereby helps reduce emissions intensity compared with other corn, according to Syngenta.

The seed contains an enzyme that quickly converts starch to usable sugars, delivering more available energy to cattle while being easily digestible, it added.

Justin Wolfe, president of Syngenta Seeds, said: “We’re convinced improving the sustainability of the global food system can be accelerated through innovation and collaboration."

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