Emission-free agriculture

The agricultural sector must find strategies to reduce its CO2 and methane emissions while continuing to meet the demands of a growing global population.

Agriculture contributes to emissions through several channels:
-Fertilizers use is associated with CO2 emissions.
-Livestock produces significant methane emissions.
-Organic waste generates methane as it decomposes.
-Land tilling releases CO2 into the atmosphere.

The agricultural sector is actively pursuing improved methods and new technologies to reduce its emissions.

Efforts are underway to develop innovative practices that reduce carbon dioxide and methane emissions in food production. This area of research is gaining attention from scientists, universities, and the media.
-Fertilizer use could be minimized through better management practices that prevent runoff during rainfall.
-New dietary supplements for livestock are being researched to reduce methane emissions.
-Enhanced land management practices could decrease emissions from soil and tilling.
-GMO seeds are being explored to increase crop productivity without the need for excessive fertilizers and to reduce the need for tilling, which releases emissions.

Shifts in eating habits aimed at reducing emissions have recently begun to gain traction.

Efforts to lower emissions in the food industry should include:
-Choosing plant-based meat substitutes, as meat production generates significantly more greenhouse gases (GHG) per calorie than vegetables.
-Reducing food waste, as unsold food that decomposes produces methane.
-Considering the emissions associated with the transport of exotic foods and the agricultural practices of producers when making food choices.
-Implementing methane capture in waste management processes.