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GHG emissions of the agrifood system and the Carbon Footprint estimation at the farm gate

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  • Marie-Jacqeline LEONTE

    (Institute of Agricultural Economics, Romanian Academy, Bucharest)

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Members of the United Nations (UN) and Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) seek appropriate adaptation and mitigation responses that respect natural resources, increase food production and achieve food security in the context of climate change. The purpose of this paper is to analyse the FAO indicators related to the agri-food sector emissions. In this endeavour, it is important to start from the concept of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Only a proper vision on this matter can lead to a plan for reducing the agri-food sector impact on the environment. This paper is a rather theoretical approach, using FAOSTAT data on farm gate emissions and on pre- and post- production emissions in Romania. Reducing the carbon footprint is the main goal for the years to come. In this respect, several non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are trying to support farmers in their attempt to estimate/ quantify the carbon footprint at farm level. GHG emissions from the Romanian agrifood system are studied for a period of more than 60 years (1961–2023), while carbon footprint data was available for the period 1990–2023.

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  • Marie-Jacqeline LEONTE, 2025. "GHG emissions of the agrifood system and the Carbon Footprint estimation at the farm gate," Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, Institute of Agricultural Economics, vol. 22(2), pages 233-252.
    • Handle: RePEc:iag:reviea:v:22:2025:i:2:p:233-252
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    JEL classification:

    • Q10 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Agriculture - - - General
    • Q56 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Environment and Development; Environment and Trade; Sustainability; Environmental Accounts and Accounting; Environmental Equity; Population Growth

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