Almost all methane (CH₄) emissions from the agriculture and silviculture sector in France in 2022 were from livestock farming. Most of it came from cattle farming, namely from the enteric fermentation in ruminant animals and from their excrements. In comparison, farming, and machines used in agricultural activities contributed to a marginal share of CH₄ emissions. Agriculture has been the main contributor to annual CH₄ emissions in France since 1990.
Distribution of methane (CH₄) emissions from the agriculture and silviculture sector in metropolitan and overseas France in 2022, by source
(in 1,000 metric tons)
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CITEPA. (June 28, 2023). Distribution of methane (CH₄) emissions from the agriculture and silviculture sector in metropolitan and overseas France in 2022, by source (in 1,000 metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 28, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1336505/methane-annual-emission-from-agriculture-france/
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Distribution of methane (CH₄) emissions from the agriculture and silviculture sector in metropolitan and overseas France in 2022, by source (in 1,000 metric tons) [Graph], CITEPA, June 28, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1336505/methane-annual-emission-from-agriculture-france/