Scientists say farmers can cut 8% of global carbon emissions

The world’s agriculture can cut annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by about 3.9 Gigatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents by 2050, says the Joint Research Centre (JRC), the European Commission’s science and knowledge service which employs scientists to research and provide independent scientific advice and support to EU policy.

The 3.9GT represents only around 8% of current global GHG emissions.