What are the main greenhouse gases produced by agriculture, and how do they contribute to global warming?
The main greenhouse gases produced by agriculture are carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O).
Carbon dioxide is produced when forests are cleared for agricultural land, when fossil fuels are used for transportation and energy in agriculture, and when organic matter is burned or decomposes.
Methane is produced primarily by livestock, particularly cattle, through enteric fermentation (digestion), manure management, and rice cultivation.
Nitrous oxide is produced through the use of synthetic fertilizers, animal manure, and other agricultural practices that affect soil nitrogen levels.
All three of these greenhouse gases contribute to global warming by trapping heat in the atmosphere and preventing it from escaping into space. Methane and nitrous oxide are particularly potent greenhouse gases, with methane having a warming potential over 20 times greater than CO2 over a 100-year time frame, and nitrous oxide having a warming potential over 300 times greater than CO2 over the same time frame.
Following are green house gases produced by agriculture
1. Nitrous oxide
2. methane
3. CO2
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