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Impact Of A Management Intervention On The Greenhouse Budget Of A Queensland Grazing Business
Author
Bray, S.G.
Golden, R.
Publisher
Australian Rangeland Society
Publication Year
2008
Body

The emerging carbon economy will have a major impact on grazing businesses due to significant livestock methane and land-use change emissions. Livestock methane alone accounts for around 11% of Australia’s reported greenhouse emissions while livestock industries only contribute around 1% to gross domestic product. Grazing businesses need to develop an understanding of their greenhouse gas contribution and assess the impact of alternative management options. ...

Language
English
Resource Type
Text
Document Type
Conference Paper
Additional Information
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Anderson, L., van Klinken, R. D., and Shepherd, D. (2008). Aerially surveying Mesquite (Prosopis spp.) in the Pilbara. In: 'A Climate of Change in the Rangelands. Proceedings of the 15th Australian Rangeland Society Biennial Conference'. (Ed. D. Orr) 4 pages. (Australian Rangeland Society: Australia).
Conference Name
15th Biennial Conference of the Australian Rangeland Society, Charters Towers Queensland
Keywords
carbon
livestock
methane emission
budgets