Innovations to mitigate carbon emission in dairy sector

A study by FAO has found that 36% of greenhouse gas emissions in India originate from its agri-food systems

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As dairy cows generate approximately 10 kg, and buffaloes about 15kg of dung daily – rapid adoption of biogas technology could go a long way towards meeting the country’s energy needs and generating additional income for farmers

Atul Chaturvedi

5 min read Last Updated : May 03 2022 | 9:52 PM IST

With the increasing focus on climate change and India’s declaration at the Glasgow Summit to cut its emissions to net zero by 2070, there is a clarion call within every industry to create a roadmap for mitigating carbon footprint. A study by FAO has found that 36% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in India originate from its agri-food systems. Further, 14.5% of all human-caused greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions come from livestock supply chains. And scientific studies have indicated that adopting energy efficient technology in animal feeding and manure management could help the global livestock sector cut its emissions of greenhouse

Topics : FAO greenhouse gas emissions Animal husbandry CNG Biogas