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Assessing Saskatchewan forage production with regard to carbon and nitrogen emissions

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  • Christopherson, Judson
  • Smyth, Stuart J.

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Policy issues in most nations include adapting primary agricultural production to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Commitments have been established through multi-lateral agreements targeting GHG emission reductions to abate climate change impacts. In response to policy initiatives targeted at industries such as agriculture, producers are adopting innovative production methods and technologies to provide environmental services and mitigate emissions. GHG emissions arising from livestock production contribute to a damaging narrative surrounding agriculture, particularly beef production.

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  • Christopherson, Judson & Smyth, Stuart J., 2025. "Assessing Saskatchewan forage production with regard to carbon and nitrogen emissions," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 228(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:agisys:v:228:y:2025:i:c:s0308521x25001313
    DOI: 10.1016/j.agsy.2025.104391
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