Assessment of Soil Organic Carbon Storage in Vegetable Farms Using Different Farming Practices in the Kanto Region of Japan

Matsuura, Eri; Komatsuzaki, Masakazu; Hashimi, Rahmatullah

doi:10.3390/su10010152

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“…The distribution of total nitrogen content followed a similar trend to the TC distribution and was relatively higher in the CF+OF system than TC in the CF system (Table 5). This result is consistent with Zibilske et al [52], who reported that changes in soil organic N are often directly related to changes in soil organic C. Overall, the SOC level in Afghanistan is lower than in other Asian countries [12,53], which may be attributed to the low organic input and low rainfall in the region. In addition, the wet and dry cycles caused by intermittent irrigation might enhance soil organic matter decomposition, resulting in low TC, AC, and TN levels.…”

Section: Changes In Soil Properties By Organic Fertilizer Applicationsupporting

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Effects of Cultivating Rice and Wheat with and without Organic Fertilizer Application on Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Soil Quality in Khost, Afghanistan

2020

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The agricultural sector is the most important economic component in Afghanistan, as 80% of the population is involved. The improvement of cereal production is an urgent task to meet the nation’s demand for the staple within the limited arable land. To promote a sustainable crop production system, this study examined the soil quality to learn the basic knowledge of soil fertility and the environmental impact of different rice–wheat cropping systems in Khost, Afghanistan by using the life cycle assessment (LCA) method. The economic analysis of each farming system was conducted by the data gathered by the farmers’ interviews along with LCA data collection. The analysis considered the on-farm activities, which were required to produce 1 kg of wheat and rice. It included energy use, production, and farming inputs such as fertilizer and agrochemicals. Conventional farming with organic fertilizer application (CF+OF) was compared with conventional farming (CF). The LCA results showed the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emission was higher in rice production compared to wheat production. However, CO2 absorption by the crops was far greater than the total GHG emission in both systems and showed great potential for soil carbon sequestration for mitigation of global warming. The soil examination revealed the CF+OF system increased soil total carbon (TC), active C (AC), total N (TN), soil organic carbon storage (SCS), P, and K+ after four years of organic fertilizer application. The yield of each crop was slightly higher in the CF system; however, the CF+OF system increased net income by reducing the cost for fertilizer. The study concluded the CF+OF system can improve soil fertility in the long term while saving the farming operation cost. Further research is required to determine the best combination of practices to improve cattle manure characteristics and farm management for soil carbon sequestration to promote a sustainable farming system in the country.

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confidence: 88%

Effects of Cultivating Rice and Wheat with and without Organic Fertilizer Application on Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Soil Quality in Khost, Afghanistan

2020

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“…On the basis of the five aspects of agricultural inputs, rice cultivation, livestock and poultry farming, soil, and straw burning, some scholars have measured carbon emissions from agriculture as a whole to quantify the carbon emissions released from various processes in agricultural production [ 25 , 26 ]. Another group of scholars has estimated the agricultural carbon emissions associated with crop type and farming practices by using the plantation crop parameter estimation method for the main carbon emission sources such as fertilizers and pesticides, which are factors of agricultural inputs [ 27 , 28 ].…”

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The Impact of Planting Industry Structural Changes on Carbon Emissions in the Three Northeast Provinces of China

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Xie

Pan

2021

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This paper focuses on the impact of changes in planting industry structure on carbon emissions. Based on the statistical data of the planting industry in three provinces in Northeast China from 1999 to 2018, the study calculated the carbon emissions, carbon absorptions and net carbon sinks of the planting industry by using crop parameter estimation and carbon emissions inventory estimation methods. In addition, the multiple linear regression model and panel data model were used to analyze and test the carbon emissions and net carbon sinks of the planting industry. The results show that: (1). The increase of the planting area of rice, corn, and peanuts in the three northeastern provinces of China will promote carbon emissions, while the increase of the planting area of wheat, sorghum, soybeans, and vegetables will reduce carbon emissions; (2). Fertilizer application, technological progress, and planting structure factors have a significant positive effect on net carbon sinks, among which the changes in the planting industry structure have the greatest impact on net carbon sinks. Based on the comprehensive analysis, it is suggested that, under the guidance of the government, resource endowment and location advantages should be given full play to, and the internal planting structure of crops should be reasonably adjusted so as to promote the development of low-carbon agriculture and accelerate the development process of agricultural modernization.

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“…Academic and practitioner literature has favorably associated veganic approaches with various agronomic factors, including: yield, quality, nutrient cycling, soil nitrogen level, soil carbon storage, soil biology, soil organic matter, and energy inputs (Pimentel et al 2005 ; Cormack 2006 ; Hepperly et al 2006 ; Eisenbach et al 2018 ; Matsuura et al 2018 ; Eisenbach et al 2019 ; Roussis et al 2019 ; Rosato et al 2020 ; Utter and Seymour forthcoming) 3 ; sustainable agriculture or food systems (Hall and Tolhurst 2007 ; Visak 2007 ; Burnett 2014 ; Bonsall 2015 ; Hagemann and Potthast 2015 ; Hirth 2020 ; Kassam and Kassam 2021 ; Nobari 2021 ); food safety (O’Brien 1964 ; Seymour 2018a ; Alsanius et al 2019 ; Utter and Seymour forthcoming); diminished environmental impacts (Markussen et al 2014 ; Seymour 2018a ); marketing potential (Jürkenbeck et al 2019 ; Jürkenbeck and Spiller 2020 ); and “animal-friendly” (Visak 2007 ) and “post-lethal” (Mann 2020 ) agriculture. Despite the diversity of veganic methods and the ostensible benefits of veganic agriculture, there is relatively little scholarly literature on the topic , as has been noted by Hagemann and Potthast ( 2015 ), Schmutz and Foresi ( 2017 ), and Jürkenbeck et al ( 2019 ).…”

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Veganic farming in the United States: farmer perceptions, motivations, and experiences

Seymour

Utter

2021

Agric Hum Values

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Veganic agriculture, often described as farming that is free of synthetic and animal-based inputs, represents an alternative to chemical-based industrial agriculture and the prevailing alternative, organic agriculture, respectively. Despite the promise of veganic methods in diverse realms such as food safety, environmental sustainability, and animal liberation, it has a small literature base. This article draws primarily on interviews conducted in 2018 with 25 veganic farmers from 19 farms in the United States to establish some baseline empirical research on this farming community. Its qualitative perspectives illuminate farmer perceptions of and experiences with veganic growing, including definitions, knowledge acquisition, values, and challenges. Results highlight a lack of agreement about the meaning of veganic agriculture in terms of allowable inputs and scope. Participants have drawn on a wide array of veganic and non-veganic resources to ascend their veganic production learning curves, also relying on experimentation and trial-and-error. Their farming is motivated by a diversity of real and perceived benefits, most notably consistency with veganism, food safety advantages, and plant and soil health benefits. Veganic product sourcing and the dearth of veganic agriculture-specific resources present considerable challenges to farmers. The article briefly discusses possibilities for developing veganic agriculture in the United States, such as through a US-based certification system and farmers’ associations, based on considerations of the trajectory of the US organic farming movement and veganic developments in Europe. Finally, the article suggests the importance of expanded research into soil health and fertility in plant-based systems to support practicing and potential veganic farmers.

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Assessment of Soil Organic Carbon Storage in Vegetable Farms Using Different Farming Practices in the Kanto Region of Japan

Cited by 20 publications

References 5 publications

Effects of Cultivating Rice and Wheat with and without Organic Fertilizer Application on Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Soil Quality in Khost, Afghanistan

Effects of Cultivating Rice and Wheat with and without Organic Fertilizer Application on Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Soil Quality in Khost, Afghanistan

The Impact of Planting Industry Structural Changes on Carbon Emissions in the Three Northeast Provinces of China

Veganic farming in the United States: farmer perceptions, motivations, and experiences

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