International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

author(s)
Anupama Mahato

abstract
The ever-increasing global demand for food and related products, agrochemicals etc. has resulted in the emission of greenhouse gases (GHG) such as CO₂, CH₄ and N₂O. This is because agriculture contributes to around 80% of anthropogenic N₂O emissions, 40% of CH₄ emissions and 1% of CO₂ emissions. There is a continuous increase in GHG emissions from agriculture, which leads to a number of catastrophic consequences such as climate change, global warming, biodiversity loss etc. The increase in atmospheric concentration of GHGs also affects the plant growth and its productivity. This paper discusses the potential mitigation strategies of GHG emissions by applying various management options. Mitigation strategies include implementing better management options, selecting appropriate crop varieties, conservation agriculture, reducing food waste, preventing crop residue burning etc.