Greenhouse gas emissions from the agri-food system were estimated at around 16 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (GtCO₂e) in 2021. Almost half of the systems emissions came from sources within the farmgate, with enteric fermentation the biggest polluter in this subcategory. However, the largest overall source of agri-food system emissions is net forest conversion, i.e., the clearing of natural forests to use the land for purposes such as growing crops or creating pasture for cattle.
Distribution of greenhouse gas emissions from the agri-food system worldwide in 2021, by subcategory
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FAO. (November 7, 2024). Distribution of greenhouse gas emissions from the agri-food system worldwide in 2021, by subcategory [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1535414/global-agri-food-emissions-shares-by-subcategory/
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