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Greenhouse Gases in Agriculture

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Carbon Dioxide

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Sources in agriculture: Soil management, fossil fuel use, and lime application. Mitigation strategies include improving crop yields, adopting conservation tillage, and utilizing renewable energy.

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Methane

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Sources in agriculture: Enteric fermentation in ruminants, manure management, and rice paddies. Mitigation strategies include dietary adjustments for livestock, anaerobic digestion of manure, and water management in rice cultivation.

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Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

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Sources in agriculture: Rare, as CFCs are mostly phased out due to international agreements; however, older equipment may leak CFCs. Mitigation strategies include proper disposal of old refrigeration equipment and replacing CFC-containing equipment.

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Ammonia

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Sources in agriculture: Animal manure and synthetic nitrogen fertilizers. Mitigation strategies include improving manure storage and handling, precision feeding of livestock, and use of urease inhibitors.

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Laughing Gas

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Also known as Nitrous Oxide, sources in agriculture include the use of nitrogenous fertilizers, organic manure, and the burning of crop residue. Mitigation strategies involve the use of slow-release fertilizers, precision farming techniques, and the promotion of crop residue retention over burning.

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Nitrous Oxide

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Sources in agriculture: Nitrogen fertilizer application and manure management. Mitigation strategies include optimized fertilizer use, nitrification inhibitors, and incorporating legumes in crop rotations.

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