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Mitigating nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from agriculture

Code: 9781835458501
Publication date: 17-09-2026
Extent: 42 pages

Contributions by: Cecile A. M. de Klein and Pablo L. Ribeiro, Bioeconomy Science Institute – AgResearch Group, New Zealand; Diego Abalos, Aarhus University, Denmark; Dominika J. Krol and Karl G. Richards, Teagasc, Ireland; and Gerard L. Velthof, Wageningen University & Research, The Netherlands

Chapter synopsis:

As the global population continues to grow, the development of N2O mitigation strategies remains a research priority. The biological and chemical processes that drive N₂O emissions from agricultural systems are well-established, but these processes are influenced by numerous spatially and temporally variable factors. As a result, the effectiveness of N2O mitigation strategies varies across different soil, climate, land-use and land-management conditions. This chapter provides a comprehensive summary of strategies for reducing agricultural N₂O emissions. It evaluates the efficacy of current mitigation options across key agricultural systems—including cropping, rice, agroforestry and livestock systems—and discusses the future research focus for new mitigation strategies.



DOI: 10.19103/AS.2025.0169.08
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Table of contents
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Mitigation options: an overview
  • 4 Managing nitrogen inputs and sources: using organic amendments, legumes and clover
  • 5 Managing nitrogen inputs and sources: tillage, cover crops and crop residue management
  • 6 Managing nitrogen inputs and sources: feed management and grazing
  • 7 Managing nitrogen inputs and sources: manure management
  • 8 Reducing the nitrous oxide emission factor: nitrification inhibitors and controlled-release fertilisers
  • 9 Reducing the nitrous oxide emission factor: soil management
  • 10 Mitigation options for different agricultural systems
  • 11 Emerging technologies for N2O mitigation
  • 12 Conclusion
  • 13 Where to look for further information
  • 14 References

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