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Quantification protocol for agricultural nitrous oxide emission reductions. Version 2.x

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The scope of this protocol is limited to on-farm reductions of emissions from nitrogen sources and fuel use associated with the management of synthetic fertilizer, manure fertilizer and crop... More ≫

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The scope of this protocol is limited to on-farm reductions of emissions from nitrogen sources and fuel use associated with the management of synthetic fertilizer, manure fertilizer and crop residues. Greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions associated with carbon sequestration in the soil and off-site emission reductions affected by the manufacture and distribution of nitrogen fertilizers are excluded from the protocol. The exclusion of off-site reductions of fertilizer manufacturing increases conservativeness in emission reduction calculations and limits the scope of quantification to those sources, sinks and/or reservoirs for which data are readily available.

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Agricultural carbon offsets : opportunities for farmers in Alberta's carbon market

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This brochure explains how farmers can earn extra income and realize long-term benefits to their farm operations by voluntarily adopting an agricultural practice improvement to create carbon... More ≫

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This brochure explains how farmers can earn extra income and realize long-term benefits to their farm operations by voluntarily adopting an agricultural practice improvement to create carbon credits for trade in Alberta's carbon market.

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Offsets update

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Provides updates to Alberta's agricultural carbon offsets. The carbon offset market is part of Alberta's strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Conservation cropping protocol

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Information on carbon payments available for conservation farming. The carbon harvest for direct seeding is explained and the need for correct record keeping is described.

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Micro-generation protocol

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Alberta's micro-generation regulation is meant to encourage small solar or wind power generation that feeds back into the electrical grid. This fact sheet provides information on micro-generation... More ≫

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Alberta's micro-generation regulation is meant to encourage small solar or wind power generation that feeds back into the electrical grid. This fact sheet provides information on micro-generation for agricultural producers.

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Roadmap to Alberta's innovative offset system

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The Alberta offset system presents new ways for producers to consistently improve their operations and earn some extra dollars along the way. This is an overview of the fundamentals.

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Quantification protocol for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from fed cattle. Version 3.0

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Agricultural activities, including the production of livestock, result in greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere. Beef cattle, in particular, release methane (CH4) as a result of the... More ≫

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Agricultural activities, including the production of livestock, result in greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere. Beef cattle, in particular, release methane (CH4) as a result of the digestion of feed materials in the rumen. These emissions are called enteric emissions and are a contributor to greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural activities. Methane and nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions are also generated from manure storage and handling within beef cattle operations. These emissions are called manure emissions. This protocol for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in fed cattle addresses digestion and manure storage/handling sources of livestock greenhouse gas emissions. The protocol allows users to quantify greenhouse gas reductions using scientifically valid methodology and emission factors resulting from alterations in feeding strategies and other technologies in the finishing stages of beef cattle at feedlots in Alberta.

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Agricultural carbon offsets activity increases from 2007 to 2012

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Looks at how carbon levels were reduced as a result of agricultural offsets between 2007 and 2012, and highlights developments in the Alberta Offset System during this period.

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Nitrous Oxide Emission Reduction Protocol (NERP)

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The Alberta Offset System includes a number of protocols agricultural producers can follow in order to earn carbon offsets from documented improvements to practice changes. This information sheet... More ≫

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The Alberta Offset System includes a number of protocols agricultural producers can follow in order to earn carbon offsets from documented improvements to practice changes. This information sheet focuses on the nitrous oxide emission reduction protocol, which is designed for incremental improvements in nitrogen management.

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On-farm studies assess carbon offsets

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The Alberta Offset System includes a number of protocols agricultural producers can follow in order to earn carbon offsets from documented improvements to practice changes. This information sheet... More ≫

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The Alberta Offset System includes a number of protocols agricultural producers can follow in order to earn carbon offsets from documented improvements to practice changes. This information sheet describes three studies which were undertaken to better understand the opportunities for maximizing carbon offsets in on-farm operations. The three protocols studied were the Conservation Cropping Protocol, the Reducing Days on Feed for Beef Cattle Protocol, and the The Nitrous Oxide Emission Reduction Protocol. Study results identified barriers, gaps and options needed to support adoption of these protocols.

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