N2O emissions from agricultural activities (ie fertilizer use, manure management) averted

Category
Regen Ag
Data

Agricultural operations avert various amounts of N2O emissions by: • Optimized fertilizer use • Manure management 1. Composting, anaerobic digestion, or covered storage 2. Optimized animal diets • Using cover crops and crop rotation • No-till or reduced tillage • Integrating trees and agroforestry to improve soil structure

Metric Strength
Medium
What & Why

Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from agricultural activities primarily result from nitrogen fertilizer use and manure management practices. These emissions are a significant driver of climate change.