<p>The NZAGRC&rsquo;s former nitrous oxide and soil carbon work streams were combined into one programme this year. This ensures a strong overall framework, closer communication and full GHG analyses across the programme. The programme focusses on three key areas:</p>
<p>1. Identifying and prioritising plant traits for low GHG emissions;</p>
<p>2. Mitigation practices to maintain soil carbon and reduce nitrous oxide emissions at paddock scale; and</p>
<p>3. Defining the achievable soil carbon stabilisation capacity of New Zealand grassland soils.</p>
<h5>Current progress and research stories</h5>
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