Assessing the Relationship Between Crop Production, Livestock Production, and CO₂ Emissions: A Panel Cointegration Analysis

Abstract

During the late 1900s, there was a notable trend of rapid urbanization worldwide, coinciding with a rise in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels. Agricultural production driven by expanded trade is recognized as a major contributor to global pollution and biodiversity depletion. Additionally, tropical deforestation resulting from agricultural activities significantly impacts global greenhouse gas emissions. This chapter aims to examine the interrelationships between crop production, livestock production, transport services, and CO₂ emissions from 1998 to 2019. To achieve this goal, the study begins by conducting stationary tests to determine the order of integration for the variables under consideration. Following this, panel unit root tests are employed, and subsequently, panel cointegration tests are conducted to identify any long-term relationships among the selected variables. The findings reveal a significant long-term relationship among crop production, livestock production, transport services, and CO₂ emissions.

Citation

Dutta, U.P. and Islam, A. (2024), "Assessing the Relationship Between Crop Production, Livestock Production, and CO₂ Emissions: A Panel Cointegration Analysis", Das, R.C. (Ed.) Sustainable Agricultural Practices: Economic and Environmental Implications, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 177-190. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83608-336-820241012