Science for smarter nitrogen management.

CanN₂ONet brings together leading researchers from across Canada and partners from industry, government, and producer organizations combining scientific expertise with real-world perspectives to develop practical, evidence-based solutions for reducing agricultural nitrous oxide emissions.

Using pioneering technologies we measure nitrogen cycling and emissions across diverse soils, climates, crops, and management systems. These data are improving models for identifying regionally appropriate practices, while economists and behavioural economists develop a roadmap for overcoming adoption barriers and achieving meaningful emissions reductions.

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A collaborative and interdisciplinary framework.

Comprehensive field and laboratory experiments

Addressing critical research gaps by establishing a national network of state-of-the-art benchmark sites for continuous emissions monitoring and in-depth investigation of soil nitrogen transformations.

Development and validation of metrics to track progress

Standardizing data collection, improving documentation, and removing barriers to data access while developing a baseline of agricultural management across Canada to evaluate alternative management scenarios.

Roadmap to actioning emissions reduction

Combining environmental and economic modelling with farmer insights to develop effective policies and programs that reduce emissions and nitrogen losses while improving farm profitability.

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