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Crops


In this section you'll find suggestions on:

  • managing soil in healthy ways
  • managing nutrients, both organic and inorganic, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions


Of Manitoba ’s agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2004, 47% came from agricultural soils.

Carrying such a heavy load of Manitoba’s farming-related greenhouse gas emissions may seem overwhelming for the crop sector, but there is good news. There are practical on-farm measures related to crop production that can reduce these emissions without hurting the wallet. And most are simply good management practices that will also promote long-term soil productivity, protect water quality and preserve profitability.