Methane is one of the major greenhouse gases (GHGs) and agriculture is recognized as its
primary emitter. Methane accounting is a prerequisite for developing effective agriculture …

Food security as a national strategy, closely links to China's economic progress, people's
livelihoods and social harmony. The balance between feed grain security and meat security …

CONTEXT Global dairy production contributes a relatively large share of the total emissions
of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) to air and water bodies, which are a concern. However …

Nitrogen (N) management is essential for food security. The North China Plain is an
important food producing region, but also a hotspot of N losses to the environment. This …

Due to the increasing concern about climate change and environmental sustainability, the
investigation of energy consumption represents a very intriguing and undeniable subject …

This article aims to provide a systematic review of the literature on animal biomass and
biogas plants through an analysis of externalities and benefits in economic, social, and …

Nitrogen (N) is a critical nutrient element for enhancing grain yield. Quantifying N flow and
exploring N indicators are essential for minimizing N loss to the environment and assessing …

As the world's largest pork producer, China is facing substantial environmental pressures
caused by pig production and the relevant feed production. The net energy (NE) system is …

Ammonia (NH 3) is a major gaseous pollutant in livestock production and has adverse
effects on production, health and welfare of animals. The liver is one of the target organs of …

Abstract Setting nitrogen (N) emission targets for agricultural systems is crucial to prevent to
air and groundwater pollution, yet such targets are rarely defined at the county level. In this …