Summary
This field experiment evaluated how cattle excreta management practices affect greenhouse gas emissions from UK grassland soil. The research compared emissions from cattle urine with or without the nitrification inhibitor DCD against dung application, measured across different seasons. Results indicate that N₂O emissions were reduced by DCD during spring application, whilst dung produced larger methane emissions than urine treatments, though seasonal variation in treatment effects was not significant.
UK applicability
The study directly reflects UK grassland management practices and soil conditions, providing evidence relevant to UK livestock farmers and policy-makers seeking to reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions through manure management modifications.
Key measures
Nitrous oxide (N₂O) emissions, methane (CH₄) emissions, seasonal variation in gas fluxes
Outcomes reported
The study measured nitrous oxide and methane emissions from grassland soil following application of cattle urine (with and without the nitrification inhibitor DCD) and dung, comparing spring and other seasonal applications.
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