| Farm Irrigation Efficiency |
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
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Drip and sprinkler irrigation, among other practices and technologies, make farm water use less energy/fuel intensive and conserve significant amounts of freshwater. |
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| Improved Aquaculture |
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
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Aquaculture is one of the fastest-growing animal food sectors. Because some aquaculture systems are highly energy intensive, ensuring part of the on-site energy consumption is based on renewable resources would reduce greenhouse gas emissions. |
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| Improved Cattle Feed |
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
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Optimizing cattle feeding strategies can lower the methane emissions produced within the ruminant digestive system. Nutrient enriched diets of high-quality forages, additives, and supplements aim to improve animal health and productivity. |
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| Improved Manure Management |
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
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Livestock manure produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Advanced technologies and practices for managing manure can reduce the adverse climate impact of animal agriculture. |
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| Nutrient Management |
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
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Overuse of nitrogen fertilizers-a frequent phenomenon in agriculture—results in the production of nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas. More judicious use of fertilizers can curb these emissions and reduce energy-intensive fertilizer production. |
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| Seafloor Protection |
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
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Vast amounts of carbon stored in seafloor sediments risk release by bottom-trawling fishing. Bottom-trawling bans and establishment of Marine Protected Areas can protect this important carbon sink. |
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