Agriculture Toward Net Zero Emissions

Agriculture Toward Net Zero Emissions explores how agriculture has historically contributed to carbon emissions and then takes the reader forward, offering insights into an integrated approach to reducing those emissions toward the COP26 goal. The dual challenge of increasing production to meet population and nutrition food demands while reducing the traditional emissions generated by production practices is significant. It requires understanding the foundation of current practices and then revising those underlying principles to reflect the resources and greater insights of today.

This book provides an overview of the current state of the science, explores the development of policies and plans to improve carbon management, and provides examples of technology and agroecosystem management practices. It includes the latest updates in carbon neutral farming, carbon and energy management, and addresses the knowledge gap between input management, livestock management and agroecosystem management.

Advancing agroecosystem science through a roadmap for improving capacity, Agriculture Toward Net Zero Emissions is a valuable resource for those seeking to develop and apply new agricultural best practices.

Title of Book
Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1. Agriculture toward net zero emissions: an overview
Abstract
Chapter Outline
Abbreviations
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Global commitments at COP 26
1.3 Net zero and the agricultural sector
1.4 Key challenges to agricultural net zero
1.5 Role of international organizations and agreements
1.6 Moving toward agricultural net zero by 2050
1.7 Future pathways and policy recommendations
1.8 Conclusion
References
Chapter 2. Greenhouse gases emissions: problem, global reality, and future perspectives
Abstract
Chapter Outline
Abbreviations
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Impact of greenhouse gas emissions on the planet
2.3 Greenhouse gases: facts and global reality
2.4 Greenhouse gases emission: a spatial and temporal emission trend
2.5 Greenhouse gases emission: a threat to ecological balance
2.6 Drivers and Indicators of greenhouse gases
2.7 Sources and estimation of greenhouse gases
2.8 Greenhouse gases emission and climate change: future projections
2.9 Future perspectives
2.10 Conclusion
References
Chapter 3. Net zero emission: progress, opportunities, and challenges
Abstract
Chapter Outline
Abbreviations
3.1 Introduction
3.2 How to achieve net zero emission in the agriculture sector
3.3 Progress in achieving greenhouse gases emission reduction targets
3.4 Why is agriculture important in achieving net zero emissions
3.5 Progress: achievements on the COP21 Agreements on net zero emissions
3.6 Available opportunities to achieve net zero emissions
3.7 Challenges and solutions to help achieve net zero emissions
3.8 Challenges with renewable energy use in agriculture
References
Chapter 4. Food losses and waste: establishing a sustainable food supply chain to lower greenhouse gas emissions
Abstract
Chapter Outline
Abbreviations
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Global food losses and waste: state and trends
4.3 Environmental impact of global food loss and wastage
4.4 Potential and opportunities of zero-emission from food waste reduction
4.5 Action plans for zero carbon emission from food wastage
4.6 Assessment of potential solutions and practices for the prevention of food loss and waste
4.7 Food wastage and management action plans for zero emission
4.8 Establishing a sustainable food supply chain for carbon emission reduction
4.9 Recent developments in food waste reduction
4.10 Future perspectives
4.11 Conclusion and recommendations
References
Chapter 5. Global carbon market: policy pathways for low carbon emissions in the agriculture sector
Abstract
Chapter Outline
Key points
Abbreviations
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Protocols and agreements
5.3 Carbon pricing instruments
5.4 Net-zero carbon emission
5.5 Carbon markets in agriculture
5.6 Global initiatives for low-carbon agriculture
5.7 Low carbon emission pathways in agriculture
5.8 Challenges faced by the global carbon market
5.9 Policy initiatives
5.10 Conclusion
References
Chapter 6. Law and policy pathways for global soil carbon sequestration in agroecosystems to ensure zero carbon emission
Abstract
Chapter Outline
Abbreviations
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Agriculture and carbon neutrality by 2050: a global analysis
6.3 Carbon sequestration potential of global agricultural lands
6.4 Soil carbon sequestration legislation and regulations: a global perspective
6.5 Plans and policies for soil carbon sequestration in agroecosystems for carbon neutrality
6.6 Plans for measurement, mapping, monitoring, and reporting soil carbon stock: current progress and future perspective
6.7 Technical challenges and barriers for designing policies for soil carbon sequestration
6.8 Policy designing options for addressing challenges to soil carbon sequestration
6.9 Need for laws/acts for soil carbon sequestration
6.10 Action plans for policymakers and planners
6.11 Conclusion and recommendation
References
Chapter 7. On-farm carbon capturing strategies to reduce carbon footprint
Abstract
Chapter outline
Abbreviation
7.1 Introduction
7.2 On-farm carbon sequestration: an overview
7.3 Factor affecting on-farm carbon sequestration and emission
7.4 On-farm carbon capturing strategies
7.5 Challenges and opportunities in the adoption of on-farm carbon-capturing strategies
7.6 Economic analysis and assessment of on-farm carbon-capturing strategies
7.7 Future perspectives
7.8 Conclusion and recommendations
References
Chapter 8. Transforming land use toward carbon neutral agriculture
Abstract
Chapter Outline
Abbreviations
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Environmental consequences of the current land use system
8.3 Land use and land use transformation to maximize carbon sequestration
8.4 How to maximize carbon sequestration due to changes in land use
8.5 Carbon-negative farming
8.6 Land-use transformation options for carbon-neutral agriculture
8.7 Assessing the impact of land use change on emission reduction
8.8 Challenges and problems in transforming the land use
8.9 Conclusion and future prospective
References
Chapter 9. Agroforestry: Harnessing the unrealized potential for negative carbon emission
Abstract
Chapter Outline
Abbreviations
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Carbon sequestration and its importance
9.3 Mechanisms of carbon sequestration in agroforestry systems
9.4 Factors affecting carbon stock in agroforestry
9.5 Carbon stock of global agroforestry system
9.6 Carbon stock of global agroforestry system (below and aboveground)
9.7 Agroforestry systems for negative carbon emission
9.8 Quantifying carbon sequestration in agroforestry systems
9.9 Modeling the carbon sequestration
9.10 Future directions and scaling up agroforestry system for negative carbon emission
9.11 Conclusion
References
Chapter 10. Agrofry and net-zero in the European agriculture, forestry and land use sector
Abstract
Chapter Outline
Abbreviations
10.1 Introduction—agroforestry in the European Union
10.2 Emission targets in the European Union
10.3 Carbon removals from temperate agroforestry
10.4 Land availability for agroforestry in the European Union
10.5 Cumulative carbon removals from large-scale agroforestation
10.6 Co-benefits of agroforestry
10.7 Policy support for agroforestry
10.8 Conclusion—agroforestry and the certification framework for carbon removals
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 11. Net-zero emission of the agricultural power sector through land-based renewable energy
Abstract
Chapter Outline
Key points/highlights
Abbreviations
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Power and energy supply for agriculture: modern and current trends
11.3 The challenges of greenhouse gases from the use of fossil-based power sources
11.4 Carbon neutral agriculture: drivers, options and tools
11.5 Renewable energy utilization: a sustainable option for emission mitigation in the agricultural sector
11.6 Land-based renewable energy
11.7 Developing a sustainable framework for agricultural carbon reduction
11.8 Research and development needs
11.9 Future perspectives on land-based renewable energy sources for agriculture
11.10 Conclusion and recommendation
References
Further reading
Chapter 12. Solar energy harvesting and its use in agriculture
Abstract
Chapter Outline
Abbreviation
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Solar energy harvesting: cost-effective approaches
12.3 Sun harvesting: on-farm opportunities and challenges for solar development
12.4 Solar energy in agriculture: challenges, opportunities and potential
12.5 Application of solar energy in agriculture
12.6 Economic feasibility of solar installation and development at the farm level
12.7 Research and developmental need in usages of solar energy in agriculture
12.8 Future perspectives
12.9 Conclusion and recommendations
References
Chapter 13. Plans and policies framework for enhancing the energy efficiency in the agriculture sector
Abstract
Chapter Outline
Abbreviations
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Energy uses in the agriculture sector
13.3 Comparison of different farming systems
13.4 Crop productivity and use of energy efficiency
13.5 Different energy-saving mechanisms in agriculture
13.6 Implementation of energy-efficient policies in agriculture
13.7 Private sector investments in energy-saving technologies in agriculture
13.8 Challenges in policy formulation, implementation, and regulation
13.9 Conclusions and future recommendations
References
Chapter 14. Precision input management for reducing resource wastage and enhancing production efficiency
Abstract
Chapter Outline
Abbreviations
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Resource wastages in global agriculture: an overview
14.3 Role of intensive input use in global greenhouse gases emission
14.4 Precision input management for enhancing production efficiencies
14.5 Potential of precision input management toward neutralizing carbon emission in agriculture
14.6 Future research needs and action plans
14.7 Conclusion and recommendations
References
Chapter 15. Managing rice soils for mitigating greenhouse gases emissions
Abstract
Chapter Outline
Abbreviations
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Rice cultivation and global greenhouse gases emissions
15.3 Mechanisms of greenhouse gas production and emissions from rice soils
15.4 Factors affecting greenhouse gases emissions from rice fields
15.5 Scope and opportunities to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from rice fields
15.6 Mitigation strategies for greenhouse gas emissions from rice fields
15.7 Barriers and challenges in the adoption of carbon-neutral strategies in rice cultivation
15.8 Recommended future action plans
15.9 Conclusions and recommendations
References
Chapter 16. Reducing water footprints: shaping transition to a net zero future agriculture
Abstract
Chapter Outline
Abbreviations
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Water management and footprint: role in global greenhouse gases emission
16.3 Scope and opportunities of reducing water footprint in agriculture
16.4 Reducing water footprint through efficient water management approaches
16.5 Designing site-specific water management strategies
16.6 Barriers and solutions in adoption of innovative water management
16.7 Future perspectives and research needs
16.8 Conclusion and recommendation
References
Chapter 17. Achieving net-zero emission through greenhouse gases emissions reduction in animal production
Abstract
Chapter Outline
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Contribution and share of livestock to global greenhouse gas emissions
17.3 Estimating methane emission from animal production
17.4 Afforestation of pastures: a way to reduce the impacts of livestock farming
17.5 The animal component and emission reduction strategies
17.6 Pasture management: techniques for managing silvopastoral systems to increase carbon sequestration
17.7 Research and development needs in animal production for emission reduction
17.8 Governmental support and policy initiatives in the animal sector
17.9 Conclusions
References
Chapter 18. Efficient manure management in achieving net-zero goals in the dairy sector
Abstract
Chapter Outline
Abbreviation
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Characteristics of manure
18.3 Role of dairy manure management in greenhouse gas mitigation
18.4 Environmental consequences of poor manure management
18.5 Potential, scope, and opportunities of efficient management in achieving net-zero emissions
18.6 Efficient manure management in achieving net zero goals
18.7 Projected global dairy and livestock sector methane emissions reductions by 2050
18.8 Identifying practical pathways for manure management worldwide
18.9 Finance and carbon claiming: barriers to manure management
18.10 Research, development, and future perspectives
18.11 Conclusion and recommendations
References
Chapter 19. Microbes for reducing greenhouse gases emission in agriculture for a sustainable future
Abstract
Chapter Outline
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Soil microbes, agriculture and climate change
19.3 Microbial diversity and potential in mitigating greenhouse gases in agriculture
19.4 Role of microbes in achieving sustainable development goals
19.5 Role of microbes in carbon sequestration and emission reduction in agriculture
19.6 Need for strengthening research and development on microbes for greenhouse gases emission reduction
19.7 Policy framework on microbes and greenhouse gases emission
19.8 Conclusion
References
Chapter 20. Recent advancements in climate change projections and socioeconomic scenarios used to evaluate climate impacts and adaptation measures
Abstract
Chapter Outline
Abbreviations
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Global scenarios of climate change
20.3 Narratives of the future
20.4 Impact of climate change on agriculture productions: an Indian scenario
20.5 Adaptation and mitigation components to cope with climate change
20.6 Strategies for developing climate-resilient agricultural technologies to combat climate change
20.7 Conclusion
References
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