Emissions from livestock (CH4)

The FAOSTAT domain Emissions from livestock provides information on emissions generated from four livestock processes, namely Enteric fermentation; Manure left on pastures; Manure management; and Manure applied to soils. Estimates are computed following the Tier 1 method of the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National greenhouse gas Inventories (IPCC, 2006).

Definition:

Not available

Food system outcome type: environmental impacts

Category: GhgEmissions

Unit(s) of measurement description:

kt

Unit of measurement:

• Thousands of tonnes

Supply chain components:

• primary food production