Comments on: UN Approves Ag Carbon Offset Methodology to Cut CO2 Emissions http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/07/27/un-approves-ag-carbon-offset-methodology-to-cut-co2-emissions/ Environmental Leader Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:25:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Daniel Krohn http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/07/27/un-approves-ag-carbon-offset-methodology-to-cut-co2-emissions/comment-page-1/#comment-234392 Daniel Krohn Thu, 23 Sep 2010 22:09:36 +0000 http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=18755#comment-234392 Legumes only fix nitrogen when rhizobium bacteria (specific to the crop type) form a symbiotic relationship with the plant(aka infect the root hairs and form nodules). But depending on the following crop, there may or may not be enough N carryover for that crop. Sometimes, in the case with corn following soybeans, N based fertilizer still has to be added but at a reduced rate. That is why for many years (and still today) a legume-grass rotation is/was used and farmers were more profitable because they spent less on expensive fertilizers. Legumes only fix nitrogen when rhizobium bacteria (specific to the crop type) form a symbiotic relationship with the plant(aka infect the root hairs and form nodules). But depending on the following crop, there may or may not be enough N carryover for that crop. Sometimes, in the case with corn following soybeans, N based fertilizer still has to be added but at a reduced rate. That is why for many years (and still today) a legume-grass rotation is/was used and farmers were more profitable because they spent less on expensive fertilizers.

]]> By: Hector Ginzo http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/07/27/un-approves-ag-carbon-offset-methodology-to-cut-co2-emissions/comment-page-1/#comment-140305 Hector Ginzo Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:27:34 +0000 http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=18755#comment-140305 I share Irene's(Aug 4th) surprise. Does it not look like sending coal to Newcastle? If the N-fixing bug were for wheat or rice, it'd be Ok but for a couple of legumes? I share Irene’s(Aug 4th) surprise. Does it not look like sending coal to Newcastle? If the N-fixing bug were for wheat or rice, it’d be Ok but for a couple of legumes?

]]> By: Ierene http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/07/27/un-approves-ag-carbon-offset-methodology-to-cut-co2-emissions/comment-page-1/#comment-139991 Ierene Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:43:12 +0000 http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=18755#comment-139991 Don't legumes naturally fix nitrogen and therefore isn't it obvious that you don't need a Nitrogen based fertilizer for your next crop? Don’t legumes naturally fix nitrogen and therefore isn’t it obvious that you don’t need a Nitrogen based fertilizer for your next crop?

]]> By: Andrew VanderSluys http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/07/27/un-approves-ag-carbon-offset-methodology-to-cut-co2-emissions/comment-page-1/#comment-139100 Andrew VanderSluys Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:24:18 +0000 http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=18755#comment-139100 I work in BioLogic Agriculture in Australia. We have practical examples of Broad Acre farms increasing SOC each year under continuous cropping. Farmers staying profitable and competitive in the market, increasing the value and capability of their land at the same time. It can be done and it can be done on the billions of tonnes globally sequestered scale if we want to. Australia could play a big role in this and to be frank - our political leadership is looking to what the US does and what comes out of Copenhaagen at the end of this year. Without getting too political I am so glad to read this article, see the momentum building and finally to see the USA coming back to its most powerful role in global leadership. The role of the inspirational leader. I work in BioLogic Agriculture in Australia. We have practical examples of Broad Acre farms increasing SOC each year under continuous cropping. Farmers staying profitable and competitive in the market, increasing the value and capability of their land at the same time. It can be done and it can be done on the billions of tonnes globally sequestered scale if we want to. Australia could play a big role in this and to be frank – our political leadership is looking to what the US does and what comes out of Copenhaagen at the end of this year. Without getting too political I am so glad to read this article, see the momentum building and finally to see the USA coming back to its most powerful role in global leadership. The role of the inspirational leader.

]]> By: Josiah http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/07/27/un-approves-ag-carbon-offset-methodology-to-cut-co2-emissions/comment-page-1/#comment-139054 Josiah Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:03:02 +0000 http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=18755#comment-139054 There are several unmentioned benefits to adoption of no-till farming methods and afforestation that I thought should be mentioned. As carbon is stored in soil, the fertility of that soil typically increases, leading to increased yields. On a larger scale untilled and forested lands have drastically less soil erosion. Soil erosion is a problem for farmers, the fish downstream, and countless other entities. Cheers to progress. There are several unmentioned benefits to adoption of no-till farming methods and afforestation that I thought should be mentioned. As carbon is stored in soil, the fertility of that soil typically increases, leading to increased yields. On a larger scale untilled and forested lands have drastically less soil erosion. Soil erosion is a problem for farmers, the fish downstream, and countless other entities. Cheers to progress.

]]> By: Carly http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/07/27/un-approves-ag-carbon-offset-methodology-to-cut-co2-emissions/comment-page-1/#comment-139042 Carly Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:28:36 +0000 http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=18755#comment-139042 I'm thrilled that the agriculture sector is going to offset. Really I am. I just wish we could start holding people responsible for their carbon footprint the same way we do industries. Offset services exist for all different types of people. It makes it really easy. For example, Belgrave Trust is tailored specifically for the wealthy. I think there's also one started by Native Americans... Thing is it's so easy to make an impact as an individual. Hopefully people start to use these and other services to live carbon neutral I’m thrilled that the agriculture sector is going to offset. Really I am. I just wish we could start holding people responsible for their carbon footprint the same way we do industries. Offset services exist for all different types of people. It makes it really easy. For example, Belgrave Trust is tailored specifically for the wealthy. I think there’s also one started by Native Americans…

Thing is it’s so easy to make an impact as an individual. Hopefully people start to use these and other services to live carbon neutral

]]> By: Zack Mansdorf http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/07/27/un-approves-ag-carbon-offset-methodology-to-cut-co2-emissions/comment-page-1/#comment-138933 Zack Mansdorf Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:43:12 +0000 http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=18755#comment-138933 Agriculture is interesting as a carbon offset but certainly presents a number of challenges in the water footprinting arena Agriculture is interesting as a carbon offset but certainly presents a number of challenges in the water footprinting arena

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