Germany: Decarbonization - a future challenge for agriculture

Published 2022년 1월 27일

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The article highlights the critical role of agribusiness in decarbonization, emphasizing the need for strategies that protect farmers while reducing emissions. It points out that the carbon footprint of agriculture varies greatly depending on management practices and that the shift to ecological production may not always be the most carbon-efficient option. The article suggests the need for new remuneration systems, such as 'carbon farming,' and legal incentives to optimize fertilizer use and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in animal husbandry. It also underscores the potential of German agribusiness to lead innovation in sustainable agriculture if the correct policies and collaborations are in place. The research reveals that industry is responsible for 24% of global CO2 emissions in energy consumption, with agriculture and forestry contributing 19%, although in Germany, agriculture's share is less than 10%.

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For agribusiness, decarbonization is “the challenge for the future”. Dr. Christian Janze pointed out at the digital presentation of the "Agribusiness Economic Barometer in Germany 2022" by the auditing and consulting company EY and the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development at the Georg-August University of Göttingen. Without agribusiness, this phase of transformation of the economy and society will not succeed. Don't forget to protect the producing farmers However, the protection of the producing farmers should not be forgotten. According to Janze, net CO2 emissions vary greatly depending on agricultural management. However, he made it clear that the conversion to ecological production processes is not expedient with a view to decarbonization, because their CO2 footprint is often larger than in conventional production. In addition, in the current discussions, it is often forgotten that agriculture makes a major contribution to binding CO2. Against this ...

Source: Top Agrar Online