Crop Residue emissions and how to reduce them
A quick summary of why crop residues represent part of my emissions and how I can address it.
- Where do crop residue emissions come from?
Decomposition of crop residues can release carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide depending on the residue type and soil conditions.
- How can I reduce my crop residue emissions?
- Retain residues on the soil surface as mulch.
- Plant cover crops to sequester carbon and improve nitrogen use.
- Use crop residues for biochar production.