Methane emissions in livestock and rice systems

FAO

Methane emissions in livestock and rice systems

Sources, quantification, mitigation and metrics

Year of publication 2023

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 352 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-5-138148-9

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Synopsis (short abstract) Addressing methane emissions from livestock and rice systems is vital for promoting sustainable agriculture and mitigating climate change. This FAO report comprehensively addresses methane emissions in agriculture and their impact on global greenhouse gas levels. By analysing sources, sinks, quantification methods, and mitigation strategies, this publication highlights challenges and opportunities to reduce methane emissions from livestock and rice production systems.

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FAO. 2023. Methane emissions in livestock and rice systems – Sources, quantification, mitigation and metrics. Rome.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cc7607en

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