{"id":16580,"date":"2024-02-16T12:40:22","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T11:40:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anafric.es\/spanish-beef-farming-emits-66-less-greenhouse-gases-and-consumes-65-less-water-than-the-world-average\/"},"modified":"2024-02-16T12:40:22","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T11:40:22","slug":"spanish-beef-farming-emits-66-less-greenhouse-gases-and-consumes-65-less-water-than-the-world-average","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anafric.es\/en\/spanish-beef-farming-emits-66-less-greenhouse-gases-and-consumes-65-less-water-than-the-world-average\/","title":{"rendered":"Spanish beef farming emits 66% less greenhouse gases and consumes 65% less water than the world average"},"content":{"rendered":"

Spanish scientists publish the report “Evaluation of the environmental impact of beef production chains that integrate grazing and landless systems.” This study, published in the journal Animal, sheds light on the environmental impact of beef cattle farming in Spain.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The research, led by scientists from the Polytechnic University of Valencia such as Fernando Estell\u00e9s, highlights the need for its implementation, \u201csince until now the true impact of beef farming and emissions in our country was not known.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to Raisa Tinitana, another of the scientists in the study, she emphasizes that this study \u201cwill allow laying the foundations to evaluate whether livestock farmers in Spain are making progress towards the climate neutrality goal proposed by the European Commission for 2050.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\nThe research, led by scientists from the Polytechnic University of Valencia such as Fernando Estell\u00e9s, highlights the need for its implementation, “since until now the true impact of beef cattle farming in our country was not known.”<\/h2>\n

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One of the most notable findings of the report reveals that the carbon footprint of beef cattle in Spain per kilo of meat produced is 66% lower than the global average, when contrasted with FAO data. Manuel La\u00ednez, scientist of the study, emphasizes that this is due to the efficiency of the production system used in beef cattle farming in Spain.<\/p>\n

Aspects to highlight: beef farming and emissions<\/strong><\/p>\n

In addition to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, scientists have confirmed other relevant points such as that the water footprint of beef cattle in our country is one third when compared to the world average. Other aspects that stand out are:<\/p>\n

Unaccounted for carbon capture: The methodology currently used to measure the carbon footprint does not consider the carbon capture carried out by the pastures where the cows are located. Thus, it is estimated that carbon sequestration can offset 60% of emissions from grazing animals. Nor is another positive aspect contemplated, such as the promotion of the biodiversity of beef cattle farming in its environmental impact.<\/p>\n

\u2714Competition with human food: 92% of the food consumed by beef cattle in Spain does not compete with human food and the remaining 8%, mainly cereals such as barley or corn, does not put pressure on the increase in the price of the food.<\/p>\n

\u2714Livestock efficiency:\u00a0Beef production systems in Spain demonstrate high levels of efficiency in their production system, optimizing the use of available resources.<\/p>\n

\u2714Impact of cow elimination on the planet:\u00a0The elimination of cows could result in other wild herbivores taking their space, emitting greenhouse gases in a similar way to today’s ruminants, but without contributing to feeding the planet.<\/p>\n

\u2714Climate commitment:\u00a0The livestock sector in Spain is committed to reducing carbon emissions. Proof of this has been the launch of the \u201cCarbon Neutral Beef Strategy 2050\u201d and some guides of good environmental practices before the European Commission launched the \u201cGreen Deal\u201d and \u201cFarm to fork\u201d strategy, with concrete measures to move forward. in the search for climate neutrality in 2050 reflected in the codes of good environmental practices in livestock farming, industry and points of sale.<\/p>\n

\u2714Scientific-livestock collaboration:\u00a0Collaboration between the scientific community and the livestock sector is an essential reality to achieve climate objectives.<\/p>\n

The report prepared by Raisa Tinitana-Bayas, Neus Sanju\u00e1n, Elena Sanch\u00eds Jim\u00e9nez, Manuel La\u00ednez and Fernando Estell\u00e9s marks a very important milestone in being able to know the true environmental impact of beef cattle farming in Spain, where efficiency and sustainability are identity stamps of beef cattle farming in Spain.<\/p>\n

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M\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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