A new climate change study finds that annual carbon emissions from global
agriculture can be reduced by more than half by 2030 if strategies such as
reduced global beef consumption, less food waste, and better farm nutrient
management and production will be followed. The study, Mitigating Climate
Change in Agriculture, was released by two consulting firms in the United
States, Climate Focus and California Environmental Associates.

The study's supply-side strategies include sustainable intensification and
improving nitrogen fertilizer management and production. A number of
technologies and tools to improve nitrogen use efficiency were mentioned,
including plant breeding and genetic modofcation. According to the study,
genetic modofication will increase crop uptake of nitrogen, and that less
fertilizer will be needed to produce the same crop yields. The strategies
stated in the study are expected to mitigate climate change while
maintaining food security and building resilience.

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