The processes involved in the production of food accounts for approximately * of global greenhouse gas emissions. The largest share of emissions from food production comes from livestock and fisheries, at ** percent. Raising animals for meat and dairy is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, with emissions from red meat production particularly high.
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