Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Agriculture and Its Mitigation Strategies
M. Mathiyazhini
Dept. of Agricultural Economics, Agricultural College and Research Institute, TNAU, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (641 041), India
S. Senthilnathan*
Dept. of Agricultural Economics, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Killikulam, Vallanadu, Tamil Nadu (628 252), India
V. Saravanakumar
Dept. of Agricultural Economics, Horticultural College and Research Institute, Periyakulam, Theni, Tamil Nadu (625 604), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Agriculture, Greenhouse gas, Methane, Mitigation strategies
Abstract
Climate change is the most important environmental problem, especially in developing countries. Greenhouse gas emission is the major factor in climate change. Carbon emission, nitrous oxide emission, and methane emission are the major components of greenhouse gas. The agricultural sector shares a major proportion of total GHG emissions. The agricultural industry's carbon footprint is determined by calculating the aggregate greenhouse gas emissions produced by all activities within the sector. The main cause of climate change is an increase in the concentration of GHGs in the atmosphere, which traps heat and interfere with outgoing infrared radiation, increasing the temperature of the atmosphere. Agricultural development in India is being affected by climate change due to its frequent drought periods, warmer temperatures, and unpredictable rainfall. These impacts may lead to lower crop yields, a higher risk of crop failures and food shortages.
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