Enteric fermentation is the largest source of global agriculture emissions from within the farm gate. In 2021, the digestive processes of livestock accounted for 38 percent of farm-gate emissions worldwide. Rice cultivation is another major source of emissions within the farm gate, accounting for about nine percent of total emissions that year.
Distribution of agriculture emissions within the farm gate worldwide in 2021, by component
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FAO. (November 7, 2024). Distribution of agriculture emissions within the farm gate worldwide in 2021, by component [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 10, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1351464/agricultural-emissions-shares-worldwide-by-component/
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