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Fruit, grapes and greenhouse gas

A team of research scientists from UBC Okanagan have embarked on a $1.2 million research project that could help farmers save water and reduce harmful emissions.

The UBCO scientists say existing irrigation methods release greenhouse gases from soil, mulch and fertilizer.

They believe water conservation can reduce greenhouse gas emissions from local vineyards and orchards.

 

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