FARM CARBON FOOTPRINT – ASSESSMENT METHODS

Minimizing the negative environmental effects of agricultural practices has become a shared objective through initiatives like the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the European Green Deal. In this regard, this research aimed at complementing the literature with a comparative view on a selection of farm carbon footprint assessment methods. This research is positioned within the broader context of the global efforts aimed at achieving agri- environmental sustainability. Through the exploration of diverse farm carbon footprint assessment frameworks, this paper sheds novel insights onto the quantification techniques of agricultural greenhouse gas emissions. Findings can support policy recommendations based on the identified methodologies that can successfully capture the most influential variables on the agri-food sector's transition towards practices that uphold the principles of sustainability at societal, economic, and environmental dimensions. Research results argue for the potential of life cycle assessment techniques to capture key agricultural elements in the quantification of greenhouse gas emissions. Hence, implementing these techniques in farm carbon footprint assessment frameworks ensures their efficiency.