Manure Management
Every dairy farm has the opportunity to contribute to reaching net zero by adopting further best management practices (BMPs) to reduce emissions and increase carbon sequestration in a voluntary way. This page highlights manure management practices in the BMP guide.
Building greater sustainability in Manure Management
Improving the way you manage the manure on your farm can help realize its full benefits, from improved soil health to renewable energy generation, while minimizing costs and reducing environmental risks. ‘Wetter’ conditions (less oxygen) favour the production of methane, while drier conditions (such as in a crust on top of manure) result in methane consumption (breaking it down). Management practices that avoid methane production and promote methane consumption help mitigate GHG emissions.
