Managing nutrients to cut greenhouse gas emissions
Jim Heshka explains that Canadian and Manitoba agriculture contribute notably to GHGs, with nitrous oxide as the dominant agricultural gas. Practices like soil testing, precise fertilizer application, manure handling, and timing of injections reduce N2O and CO2 emissions, offering economic savings and environmental benefits.
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Free trees offered by LPCD in partnership with Trees for Tomorrow
Lake of the Prairies Conservation District partners with Trees for Tomorrow and Manitoba agencies to plant five million trees over five years. LPCD will distribute trees via giveaways and spring planting projects, with workshops Sept 30 and Oct 1 led by Ken Fosty, to improve planting and care across the district.
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