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Figure 8.11: Agricultural sector greenhouse gas emissions, 2005

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Note:

Mt CO2-e = megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents.

Source: Ministry for the Environment, 2007.

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Total Agriculture

37.4

Enteric Fermentation

23.9

  • Cattle

13.9

  • Sheep

9.2

  • Other

0.9

Agricultural Soils

12.7

  • Direct

9.3

  • Indirect

3.4

Manure Management

0.8

Burning of agricultural residues

0.015