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The readme file is a document that accompanies the dataset. It provides an explanation of the dataset, 
making the dataset understandable and reusable. 

This document explains the different sections of the readme template. 
Some sections may not be applicable to your dataset; you can delete  these sections from the file. 
Save the template as README.txt. 


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## Title
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Differing effects of fertiliser use on nitrous oxide emissions from grassland sites in Ireland


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## Methods and Materials
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The experiments were established at three locations on the island of Ireland on sites of permanent pasture: 
Moorepark, Cork (MP); Johnstown Castle, Wexford (JC) and Hillsborough, Down (HB). 

The content of this section can be very diverse. Each research project and each dataset is different. Examples
include:
- Describe how the dataset was generated, including experimental procedures/protocols, environmental/experimental 
conditions,instruments used, data processing methods
- Any information about data sources or individuals involved in the dataset creation or analysis.
- Protocol of the data collection 
- The strain or species used in the experiment, 
-  Etc.] 



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## Software, and Code
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Software Required:

[list you software requirements here; delete this explanation line]:

Source code:

[Document the synthax/code used for analysis and where can it be found if not archived with the dataset; delete this explanation line]


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## FileFormats
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[list the extension of you files here (file formats; e.g. .R, .csv, .mp4., jpg, etc.); 
delete this explanation line]


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## CodeBook
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Please view codebook.csv (where this readme file is also found) for documentation of abbreviations, 
column names, datapoints, etc. The file codebook.csv uses the columns:

+ index = a number used to distinguish the different entries.
+ code = the abbreviation, variable / data / column name used.
+ used = location where the code is used. (filename, foldername, columnname, datapoint, protocol, etc.).
+ meaning = the literal meaning of the code. (e.g., fully written out abbreviation)
+ represents = what the code represents in terms of data or usage. (e.g., units of measurements, 
coding used,more in depth explanation)

Note that this file is ';' delimited. To avoid possible confusion and inconsistencies, sentences within 
cells do not contain reading symbols as comma's or semicolons. When required, separation within sections of
a sentence is made possible using the hashtag symbol (#). Example: The sex of an animal is described as
"m = male pig (boar) # f = female pig (sow)" where the hashtag separates the element in a sentence.


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## Other
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Licenses/restrictions placed on the data: 
The data is licenced for reuse under a Creative Commons 4.0 licence CC-BY-NC (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/). 

# DISCLAIMER 
Teagasc makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy,completeness, or fitness for purpose of the information contained in this
dataset and accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from its use or reuse.

# COPYRIGHT
© 2026 Teagasc (Agriculture and Food Development Authority of Ireland)


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