Modeled effects of policy instruments to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from livestock farming systems in southwest Germany

2006 ◽  
Vol 1293 ◽  
pp. 96-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Schäfer ◽  
Henry Neufeldt
Keyword(s):  
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ◽  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Policy Instruments ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Livestock Farming ◽  
Gas Emissions ◽  
Livestock Farming Systems ◽  
Southwest Germany

scholarly journals Mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from New Zealand pasture-based livestock farm systems

2019 ◽  
pp. 101-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sinead C. Leahy ◽  
Laura Kearney ◽  
Andy Reisinger ◽  
Harry Clark
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Sequestration ◽  
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ◽  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Limited Range ◽  
Livestock Farming ◽  
Gas Emissions ◽  
Livestock Farming Systems ◽  
Reduce Emissions ◽  
On Farm

The reduction of the agricultural greenhouse gases, methane and nitrous oxide is likely to play an important role in New Zealand’s transition to a low-emissions economy. A limited range of options currently exists to reduce emissions from pasture-based livestock farming systems. However, several promising options are under development which have the potential to considerably reduce on-farm emissions, such as inhibitors and vaccines. On-farm forestry can be used to offset emissions through carbon sequestration in trees, but more scientifically robust and consistent evidence is needed if soil carbon sequestration is to be used to offset New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions.

Development of a software model to estimate daily greenhouse gas emissions of pasture-fed ruminant farming systems

2011 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 60 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. A. Sise ◽  
J. I. Kerslake ◽  
M. J. Oliver ◽  
S. Glennie ◽  
D. Butler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ◽  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Nitrous Oxide Emissions ◽  
Energy Requirements ◽  
Commercial Application ◽  
Livestock Farming ◽  
Gas Emissions ◽  
Software Model ◽  
On Farm

A software model has been developed to estimate greenhouse gas emissions of pasture-fed ruminant farming systems. The model estimates on-farm emissions associated with livestock (sheep and beef), fertiliser, petrol, diesel and electricity. Carbon sequestration from native and exotic forestry is then included to produce an on-farm carbon footprint, in the form of carbon dioxide equivalents. This paper describes the livestock model, which has been designed to record the movement of animals within individual farm units according to defined livestock classes. Allowances are made for unrecorded deaths, by estimating the number of animals missing within a defined time period and spreading the deaths according to expected seasonal variation in mortality. The enteric methane and nitrous oxide emissions are predicted using a combination of customised growth and lactation curves, and internationally recognised formulae to predict nutrient energy requirements. Customised growth and lactation curves allow estimation of liveweights and energy requirements associated with maintenance, growth, pregnancy and lactation on a daily basis. Daily estimation of emissions reduces errors introduced by monthly or seasonal averaging of livestock numbers and liveweights. The model has been developed into a commercial application (Alliance Group hoofprint) for use by New Zealand sheep and beef farmers, and could be adapted for other international livestock farming operations.

scholarly journals Two Novel Energy Crops: Sida hermaphrodita (L.) Rusby and Silphium perfoliatum L.—State of Knowledge

Agronomy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 928
Author(s):  
Laura Cumplido-Marin ◽  
Anil R. Graves ◽  
Paul J. Burgess ◽  
Christopher Morhart ◽  
Pierluigi Paris ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ◽  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Biogas Production ◽  
Soil Health ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Bioenergy Crops ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Gas Emissions

Current global temperature increases resulting from human activity threaten many ecosystems and societies, and have led to international and national policy commitments that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Bioenergy crops provide one means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from energy production and two novel crops that could be used for this purpose are Sida hermaphrodita (L.) Rusby and Silphium perfoliatum L. This research examined the existing scientific literature available on both crops through a systematic review. The data were collated according to the agronomy, uses, and environmental benefits of each crop. Possible challenges were associated with high initial planting costs, low yields in low rainfall areas, and for Sida hermaphrodita, vulnerability to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. However, under appropriate environmental conditions, both crops were found to provide large yields over sustained periods of time with relatively low levels of management and could be used to produce large energy surpluses, either through direct combustion or biogas production. Other potential uses included fodder, fibre, and pharmaceutical uses. Environmental benefits included the potential for phytoremediation, and improvements to soil health, biodiversity, and pollination. The review also demonstrated that environmental benefits, such as pollination, soil health, and water quality benefits could be obtained from the use of Sida hermaphrodita and Silphium perfoliatum relative to existing bioenergy crops such as maize, whilst at the same time reducing the greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy production. Future research should examine the long-term implications of using Sida hermaphrodita and Silphium perfoliatum as well as improve knowledge on how to integrate them successfully within existing farming systems and supply chains.

Improving greenhouse gas emissions intensities of subtropical and tropical beef farming systems using Leucaena leucocephala

2015 ◽  
Vol 136 ◽  
pp. 138-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew T. Harrison ◽  
Chris McSweeney ◽  
Nigel W. Tomkins ◽  
Richard J. Eckard
Keyword(s):  
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ◽  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Leucaena Leucocephala ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Gas Emissions

Energy use efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions of farming systems in north Iran

2014 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. 724-733 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Mohammadi ◽  
Shahin Rafiee ◽  
Ali Jafari ◽  
Alireza Keyhani ◽  
Seyed Hashem Mousavi-Avval ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ◽  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Gas Emissions ◽  
Energy Use Efficiency ◽  
Use Efficiency

Data-driven decision support in livestock farming for improved animal health, welfare and greenhouse gas emissions: Overview and challenges

2021 ◽  
Vol 190 ◽  
pp. 106406
Author(s):  
Parisa Niloofar ◽  
Deena P. Francis ◽  
Sanja Lazarova-Molnar ◽  
Alexandru Vulpe ◽  
Marius-Constantin Vochin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Support ◽  
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ◽  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Animal Health ◽  
Data Driven ◽  
Livestock Farming ◽  
Gas Emissions

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Calculator for Grain and Biofuel Farming Systems

2014 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 126-126
Author(s):  
C. P. McSwiney ◽  
S. Bohm ◽  
P. R. Grace ◽  
G. P. Robertson
Keyword(s):  
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ◽  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Gas Emissions
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