Enteric Fermentation
In Luxembourg, the sub-sector Enteric Fermentation (part of Agriculture) was responsible for 0.44 Mt CO₂eq of emissions in the year 2021, which is 4.7% of total emissions in that year. Compared to 1990 (0.44 Mt CO₂eq), emissions have increased by 1.6%. Under existing measures, emissions are projected to reach 0.44 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 61.5% of Agriculture emissions in Luxembourg.
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0.44 Mt CO₂eq
Agricultural Soils
0.12 Mt CO₂eq
Manure Management
0.12 Mt CO₂eq
Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing
0.02 Mt CO₂eq
Liming
0.01 Mt CO₂eq
Other Carbon-Containing Fertilizers
0.004 Mt CO₂eq
Urea Application
0 Mt CO₂eq
Rice Cultivation
0 Mt CO₂eq
Prescribed Burning of Savannahs
0 Mt CO₂eq
Field Burning of Agricultural Residues
0 Mt CO₂eq
Other
0 Mt CO₂eq