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Possibilities for Future Carbon Sequestration in Canadian Agriculture in Relation to Land Use Changes
Authors:J Dumanski  RL Desjardins  C Tarnocai  C Monreal  EG Gregorich  V Kirkwood  CA Campbell
Institution:(1) Centre for Land and Biological Resources, Research Branch, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0C6, Canada;(2) Swift Current Research Station, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Swift Current Saskatchewan, S9H 3X2, Canada
Abstract:Increasing carbon sequestration in agricultural soils in Canada is examined as a possible strategy in slowing or stopping the current increase in atmospheric CO2 concentrations. Estimates are provided on the amount of carbon that could be sequestered in soils in various regions in Canada by reducing summerfallow area, increased use of forage crops, improved erosion control, shifts from conventional to minimal and no-till, and more intensive use of fertilizers. The reduction of summerfallow by more intensive agriculture would increase the continuous cropland base by 8.1% in western Canada and 6.8% in all of Canada. Although increased organic carbon (OC) sequestration could be achieved in all agricultural regions, the greatest potential gains are in areas of Chernozemic soils. The best management options include reduction of summerfallow, conversion of fallow areas to hay or continuous cereals, fertilization to ensure nutrient balance, and adoption of soil conservation measures. The adoption of these options could sequester about 50-75% of the total agricultural emissions of CO2 in Canada for the next 30 years. However, increased sequestration of atmospheric carbon in the soil is possible for only a limited time. Increased efforts must be made to reduce emissions if long-term mitigation is to be achieved.
Keywords:Carbon sequestration  agriculture  cropping practices  conservation tillage  Canada
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