Modelling climate change impacts on livestock production

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Abstract

As other sectors continue to decarbonise, achieving climate change targets is particularly challenging for agriculture. This is primarily the result of livestock production systems (LPS), namely intensive ruminant production systems. LPS account for ~14.5 percent of all anthropogenic GHG emissions, with cattle alone accounting for 62% of this total. After outlining their crucial role within global food security, economic growth, employment, and society, this chapter argues the need for rapid implementation of climate mitigations for LPS. More specifically, it places focus on two of the most crucial mitigation measures available for LPS, enteric methane mitigation (such as breeding and dietary interventions) and carbon sequestration and storage to deliver net zero LPS.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationModelling climate change impacts on agricultural systems
EditorsClaas Nendel
Place of PublicationCambridge
PublisherBurleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Chapter7
ISBN (Electronic)9781801461764
ISBN (Print)9781801461740
Publication statusPublished - 25 Jul 2023

Publication series

NameBurleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
Number131

Keywords

  • livestock
  • climate change
  • net zero
  • methane
  • mitigation
  • Sequestration
  • carbon farming
  • measure, report, verification

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