ESTIMATES OF EMISSIONS

Techniques to minimize emission of greenhouse gases

Agriculture is a net emitter of greenhouse gases. Furthermore, current predictions point to increased emissions unless some changes are made to farming practices. Fortunately, farmers can adopt several measures to reduce emissions. Some of these would be expensive, but some can be used with little cost or even at higher profit. Widespread use of such practices could reduce emissions of all three greenhouse gases and, for CO₂, even make farms net absorbers.