Against the backdrop of the discussion surrounding the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, a model-based calculation and economic analysis of various greenhouse gas reduction options for Austrian agriculture was developed. Different production-related measures were considered, and an avoidance cost analysis was conducted. The implementation horizon covers the years 2030 to 2040. In addition to scientific validation, a focus was placed on the feasibility of the action options at the farm level. The analysis included both territorial and sectoral agricultural production as well as inputs from domestic and foreign sources.
The report details 28 potential mitigation measures in the form of fact sheets. The results show that a typical production-related measure could potentially save approximately 40 kt CO₂eGWP100perThe year between 2030 and 2040 at a cost of approximately €140/ton CO₂e.GWP100explicit focus on mitigation measures that are feasible from a production-related perspective results in low avoidance costs per unit of greenhouse gas emissions saved. Utilizing all currently available production-related mitigation measures would require significant effort to achieve a 10% reduction in current greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural production.
