The agriculture sector was responsible for around ** percent of UK methane (CH4) emissions in 2023, making it the largest source of this potent greenhouse gas. The majority of CH4 from this sector comes from enteric fermentation in cattle. The second-largest contributor to UK methane emissions is the waste management sector. Landfill sites account for around ** percent of UK waste sector methane emissions.Ìý
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