Tag Archives: agriculture

GHG emissions – Manitoba

In this section, you will see Manitoba’s GHG emissions from various key sectors. Manitoba agricultural GHGs Manitoba Large Final Emitters (LFE)…+

Manitoba agricultural GHGs

Agriculture plays a unique role in the climate change challenge. While agriculture contributes a large portion of Manitoba’s greenhouse gas (GHG)…+

Biomass

Biomass energy or bioenergy refers to all forms of renewable energy derived from plant materials. Currently about 6% of Canada’s…+

Straw bale construction

This construction method uses bales of straw for walls or wall insulation, which are usually covered in stucco. In an…+

Farm buildings

Energy efficiency in farm homes and other buildings can reduce demand for fossil fuels, lower carbon dioxide emissions, and save…+

Vehicles and equipment

On this page, we discuss these ideas for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from farm vehicles: Fuel-saving strategies Biogas Click…+

Agroforestry

On this page, we deal with the following topics related to agroforestry: Shelterbelts Riparian buffers Alley cropping Woodlots Click a…+

Manure management

On this page, we we discuss the following available manure management technologies:(1) Manure handling systems Manure storage systems Manure testing…+

Feed management

On this page, we offer the following suggestions to improve animal nutrition and feed efficiency and to reduce methane (CH4) emissions:…+

Pasture management

On this page, we suggest some key management techniques to ensure high quality forage, while preventing GHG creation: High quality forages…+

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