Summary
MAGGnet is an international research network established in 2012 to synthesise agricultural greenhouse gas mitigation research across 46 countries. The network has compiled standardised metadata from 315 experimental studies, predominantly completed within 1–3 years, with systematic measurement of soil carbon and nitrous oxide emissions alongside crop productivity variables. This infrastructure aims to leverage global research investments into a shared evidence base for understanding GHG mitigation strategies in agriculture.
UK applicability
The MAGGnet database likely includes data from UK temperate arable and grassland systems, providing comparative context for UK agricultural GHG mitigation practices. UK researchers and policymakers can access this international synthesis to benchmark domestic mitigation research and identify evidence gaps relevant to British farming conditions and climate commitments.
Key measures
Soil carbon, nitrous oxide emissions, grain yield, stover biomass, root biomass; study duration and completion status; geographic and methodological distribution of experiments
Outcomes reported
The study compiled and standardised metadata from 315 experimental studies across 20 countries investigating agricultural greenhouse gas mitigation strategies. Primary measurements included soil carbon and nitrous oxide emissions (assessed in over 80% of studies), alongside crop productivity metrics including grain yield, stover biomass and root biomass.
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