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Farmers could reduce emissions by growing peas, study says 1 March 2021 | Increased grain legume cultivation is the most effective measure in reducing GHGs, the study says Growing peas and beans and precision farming are among the most effective measures in reducing emissions on farms, new research has found. Various farm technologies and practices which can reduce GHG emissions were studied as part of the government’s plans to meet its net-zero target. Researchers from Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) found that while increased grain legume cultivation is the most effective measure, provid...

Farmers could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by growing legumes GROWING peas and beans and precision farming are among the most effective measures in reducing greenhouse gas emissions on farms, new research has found. As part of the Scottish Government’s plans to meet a net-zero target by 2045, researchers at Scotland’s Rural College assessed various farm technologies and practices which can reduce GHG emissions. The researchers found that while increased grain legume cultivation is the most effective measure, providing on average 553 kg CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) per hectare...