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