Journal of Smart Agriculture and Environmental Technology
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): August 2025, Published 2025-08-19

Methane Mitigation in the Livestock Industry - Using Integrated Approach: A Review

Aziiba, Emmanuel Asibi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Aug 2025

Abstract

Agriculture is a primary source of methane (CH4), which contributes to global warming. Globally, there is a significant increase in methane emissions due to the expansion of the livestock industry. Reducing methane emissions is necessary to avert a climatic catastrophe. This article compiled and reviewed 136 published articles and online database information on greenhouse gas management from 2017 to 2024. The objective was to ascertain which technology reduces methane to the bare minimum to mitigate climate change. Mitigation systems assessed included manure acidification, animal housing systems, manure storage systems, temperature, filtration, vermicomposting, composting, biochar addition, feed additives, feeding technology, digester technology, and breed selection. It turned out that no single abatement technology can eliminate methane. Methane emissions will continue to increase if one-factor abatement is the main focus. An integrated strategy that incorporates economic and environmental assessment of livestock trade-offs, nutrition, feed quality, source, type, and breed, and feed conversion efficiency can significantly reduce methane emissions. Simulating the Earth’s carrying capacity and human demand for livestock products can reduce methane.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

smartagrienvitech

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Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Earth & Planetary Sciences Environmental Science Veterinary

Description

The Journal of Smart Agriculture and Environmental Technology (JOSAET) is an international, interdisciplinary publication committed to addressing current issues in agriculture and environmental sciences. Our mission is to promote sustainable and safe food production practices for the future without ...