A Comprehensive Review on Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Agriculture and Evolving Agricultural Practices for Climate Resilience
Ashutosh Singh
Mandan Bharti Agriculture College, Agwanpur, Saharsa, Bihar, India.
Amit Kumar Pandey *
Mandan Bharti Agriculture College, Agwanpur, Saharsa, Bihar, India.
Santhosh D T
Department of Forest Biology and Tree Improvement, College of Forestry, Vellanikkara, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur, Kerala, India.
Ganavi N R
University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru, India.
Anjan Sarma
Department of Agronomy, Assam Agricultural University Jorhat Assam, India.
Chinmoy Deori
SMS Karimganj, Assam, India.
Juman Das
Department of Horticulture (Fruit Science), Central Agricultural University, India.
Shiva Kumar. D
Department of Environmental Science, Yuvaraja's College, University of Mysore, Mysore-570005, Karnataka, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Agriculture is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, primarily through methane and nitrous oxide emissions from livestock farming, rice cultivation, and fertilizer use. In the face of climate change, there is an urgent need to mitigate these emissions and build climate-resilient agricultural systems. This comprehensive review examines the sources and drivers of GHG emissions in agriculture, the potential impacts of climate change on agricultural productivity, and evolving agricultural practices aimed at reducing emissions and enhancing resilience. We explore a range of strategies, including improved nutrient management, precision agriculture, agroforestry, and the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices, which offer opportunities to mitigate GHG emissions while simultaneously improving soil health, water conservation, and biodiversity. , we discuss the role of policy frameworks, financial incentives, and international collaborations in promoting sustainable agricultural practices and fostering climate resilience in the agricultural sector.
Keywords: Greenhouse gas emissions, climate resilience, agricultural practices, climate change