Sustainable Agriculture: Mitigating Greenhouse Gas Emissions through Enhanced Strip-Tilling

Tet Yeap*

Tet Yeap*

Volume5-Issue6
Dates: Received: 2024-04-03 | Accepted: 2024-06-03 | Published: 2024-06-06
Pages: 519-536

Abstract

Agriculture plays a substantial role in greenhouse gas emissions, and finding environmentally friendly and economically viable practices is crucial for addressing climate change and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the farming industry. A modern farming practice called Enhanced Strip-till is introduced in this paper. Compared with the widespread Conventional Broadcast farming practice, the new farming practice can achieve more than a 90% decrease in nitrous oxide emissions, a 33% decrease in fertilizer use, and a 26% increase in yield. Adopting and promoting such a sustainable farming practice is essential for the agricultural sector to transition towards more environmentally friendly and economically viable models. It's a positive step forward in balancing food production with environmental conservation, aligning with the goals of sustainable agriculture and responsible resource management.

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Yeap T. Sustainable Agriculture: Mitigating Greenhouse Gas Emissions through Enhanced Strip-Tilling. J Biomed Res Environ Sci. 2024 Jun 06; 5(6): 519-536. doi: 10.37871/jbres1922, Article ID: JBRES1922, Available at: https://www.jelsciences.com/ articles/jbres1922.pdf

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Environmental Impacts

Soil Science

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