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FAO Agricultural Methane Data Series
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Calculations quantify methane gas emissions specifically attributed to rice crops globally, derived from official FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) statistics. This data is essential for understanding the environmental impact of agricultural practices and tracking historical trends in greenhouse gas production related to rice cultivation, which is a major area of focus for global food security and climate research.
Columns
- Domain Code/Domain: Categorical identifiers used to specify the data subject matter, which is 'Emissions totals'.
- Area Code (M49)/Area: Numerical code and the common name representing the country or geographic area where the emissions occurred. The data features 243 unique regions.
- Element Code/Element: Designates the measured component, specifically 'Emissions (CH4)'.
- Item Code/Item: Indicates the specific source within agriculture, such as 'Manure Management', 'Enteric Fermentation', or 'Other', which accounts for the majority of records.
- Year Code/Year: The numerical year associated with the measurement.
- Source Code/Source: Identifies the origin or methodological tier of the calculation, noted primarily as 'FAO TIER 1'.
- Unit: The unit of measure for the emission value, which is in kilotonnes (kt).
- Value: The calculated emission quantity. The majority of values are concentrated at the lower end of the scale.
- Flag/Flag Description: Provides metadata on the quality of the figure; values are consistently labelled as 'Estimated value'.
- Note: This field does not contain valid data, suggesting missing or null information for all records.
Distribution
The information is available in a CSV file format, named
FAOSTAT_data_en_11-14-2023.csv. The file size is approximately 23.34 MB. The dataset includes 17 columns and consists of roughly 139,000 individual records. The data is static, with the expected update frequency stated as never.Usage
- Analysing historical trends and patterns in agricultural methane production across different decades and geographies.
- Informing international policy and governmental strategies aimed at mitigating climate change impacts originating from rice farming.
- Developing and testing environmental models that simulate greenhouse gas impacts.
- Supporting academic research into the intersection of global food production, sustainability, and atmospheric chemistry.
Coverage
The data spans a substantial time range, covering measurements from 1961 through to 2021. Geographic coverage is broad, encompassing 243 distinct countries or regions globally. The scope is tightly focused on methane (CH4) emissions that are directly attributed to rice crop activities.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Climate Scientists: To study the long-term relationship between agriculture and greenhouse gas generation.
- Public Sector Bodies: For national inventory reporting and coordinating climate actions.
- Agricultural Economists: To evaluate the environmental cost of different rice production methods globally.
- Data Journalists: To visualise and report on climate change drivers.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Methane Emissions from Rice Cultivation (FAOSTAT)
- Historical CH4 Emissions: Rice Crops by Country (1961-2021)
- FAO Agricultural Methane Data Series
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Rice
Attributes
Original Data Source:FAO Agricultural Methane Data Series
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