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Horticulture's contributions to climate change

Cultivation in a vineyard

Interrow cultivation in a vineyard

The horticulture industry contributes to greenhouse emissions through transportation and production methods.

 

Soil disturbance through cultivation and use of fertilisers make up the significant components of all emissions from horticulture. 

 

Banana plantation and macadamia nut trees

Banana plantation and macadamia nut trees near Bangalow, NSW.

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