Summary
This review, published in the MDPI journal Sustainability, examines the role of manure management as a mitigation tool for greenhouse gas emissions within livestock production systems. Drawing on existing literature, it likely evaluates a range of interventions — such as anaerobic digestion, manure storage practices, application timing, and composting — in terms of their capacity to reduce methane and nitrous oxide emissions. The paper contributes to the broader discourse on sustainable livestock management by consolidating evidence on emission reduction strategies and their practical applicability.
UK applicability
The findings are broadly applicable to UK livestock systems, where manure management is regulated under frameworks such as the Farming Rules for Water and Nitrate Vulnerable Zone regulations; UK farmers and policymakers could draw on the reviewed strategies to inform ELMS-compatible farm management plans and meet net-zero commitments.
Key measures
Greenhouse gas emissions (CO₂-equivalent); methane (CH₄) emissions; nitrous oxide (N₂O) emissions; emission reduction potential (%) by management strategy
Outcomes reported
The study examines the potential of various manure management practices to reduce or eliminate greenhouse gas emissions (including methane and nitrous oxide) from livestock systems. It likely reviews emission sources, quantifies mitigation potential across different management approaches, and identifies best-practice strategies.
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