Enteric fermentation
In Ireland, the sub-sector Enteric fermentation (part of Agriculture) was responsible for 13.33 Mt CO₂eq of emissions in the year 2021, which is 22.2% of total emissions in that year. Compared to 1990 (12.48 Mt CO₂eq), emissions have increased by 6.8%. Under existing measures, emissions are projected to reach 13.57 Mt CO₂eq by 2050.
What is part of this sector? Emissions produced during digestive processes (burping & flatulence) of farm animals such as cows, pigs, goats, poultry, sheep, horses and deer.
This sub-sector accounts for 60.7% of Agriculture emissions in Ireland.
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13.33 Mt CO₂eq
Agricultural soils
4.68 Mt CO₂eq
Manure management
2.55 Mt CO₂eq
Agriculture/forestry/fishing
0.7 Mt CO₂eq
Liming
0.6 Mt CO₂eq
Urea Application
0.11 Mt CO₂eq
Rice Cultivation
0 Mt CO₂eq
Prescribed Burning of Savannahs
0 Mt CO₂eq
Field burning of agricultural residues
0 Mt CO₂eq
Other Carbon-Containing Fertilizers
0 Mt CO₂eq
Other
0 Mt CO₂eq