Reducing greenhouse gases in Manitoba agriculture
The article outlines how Manitoba agriculture contributed 33.3 percent of provincial GHGs in 2007, with nitrous oxide as the dominant farm emission. It explains sources from manure and synthetic fertilizers, and describes best practices such as soil testing, precise fertilizer application, banding, use of nitrification and urease inhibitors, and precision farming to lower nitrous oxide and overall emissions. It references government programs supporting eco-friendly farming ahead of 2012 climate goals.