Livestock and environment statistics: manure and greenhouse gas emissions

FAO

Livestock and environment statistics: manure and greenhouse gas emissions

Global, regional and country trends, 1990–2018

Year of publication 2020

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 12p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (series)

Series title FAOSTAT Analytical Briefs

Series number No. 14

Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) Livestock statistics made available in FAOSTAT offer valuable information on livestock numbers and production, provided by FAO by country and over a long period. This data is used by the academic community to estimate relevant environmental statistics and indicators, including the availability and use of livestock manure and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Such information is key to help designing and implementing sustainable agricultural practices. The estimates of livestock manure are computed and disseminated in FAOSTAT by livestock type, by country, and in regional aggregates, for the period 1961–2018.

Last updated date 10/11/2020

Language English

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