Energy equilibrium and Carbon dioxide, Methane, and Nitrous oxide-emissions in organic, integrated and conventional apple orchards related to Natura 2000 site

Kehagias, Margaritis C.; Michos, Marios C.; Menexes, George; Mamolos, Andreas P.; Tsatsarelis, Constantinos A.; Anagnostopoulos, Christos D.; Kalburtji, Kiriaki L.

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2014.12.007

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“…Extensive information for the applied methodology is required to compare different energy analyses [25]. Energy analysis could provide alternative ways for input reduction and simultaneously could increase productivity [34].…”

Section: Energy Analysismentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Compared to conventional systems, the organic and integrated production systems reduce GGE and utilize the water resources in an optimal way [20][21][22][23][24]29,42]. Reduced GGE and rational management of water resources depend on farm area [23,34,63]. Therefore, a combination of the production system and farm location could contribute to the reduction of inputs and the reduction of production costs due to the implementation of possible energy savings [24].…”

Section: Carbon and Water Footprint In Agroecosystemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Energy Analysis, and Carbon and Water Footprint for Environmentally Friendly Farming Practices in Agroecosystems and Agroforestry

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Agriculture accounts for 5% of the entire energy used worldwide. Most of it is not in a renewable form, so it can be linked to greenhouse gas emissions. According to the Paris Agreement, on climate change, one of its major targets is the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, the agricultural production process must drastically change. Currently, the sustainable use of water is critical for any agricultural development. Agricultural production effects water quality and sufficiency, as well as, freshwater wetlands. Energy balance, carbon, and water footprint are crucial for sustainable agricultural production. Agroforestry systems are important in reducing high inputs of non-renewable energy and greenhouse gas emissions, along with better water use, leading to the most minimal influence on climate change. Energy analysis, carbon, and water footprint can be applied to agroforestry systems’ production. An outline could be applied by adopting a modified—for agricultural production—life cycle assessment methodology to assess energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, and water consumption in agroforestry ecosystems.

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Section: Energy Analysismentioning

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Section: Carbon and Water Footprint In Agroecosystemsmentioning

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Energy Analysis, and Carbon and Water Footprint for Environmentally Friendly Farming Practices in Agroecosystems and Agroforestry

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“…The identification of crop production methods that maximise energy use efficiency and minimise greenhouse gas emissions is very important [6]. Kehagias et al reported that organic farming can minimize greenhouse gas emissions in agricultural systems [30].…”

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Energy Analysis and Greenhouse Gas Emission from Strawberry Production under Two Irrigation Systems

Kazemi

Zardari

2018

Walailak J Sci & Tech

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The aims of this study were to estimate the energy indices, greenhouse gas (GHG) emission and compare the energy balance of open field strawberry production under furrow and drip irrigation systems in Kurdistan province, west of Iran. Data used in this study were obtained from 24 strawberry growers using a face to face questionnaire method in 2014. In order to convert inputs and output into energy equivalents, energy equivalent coefficients were applied. The results indicate that total energy consumption in strawberry production was 16,206.83 and 16,525.69 MJ.ha-1, whereas the total energy output was 38,950.00 and 52,385.70 MJ.ha-1 in furrow and drip irrigation systems, respectively. Energy use efficiency and net energy in the drip irrigation system were higher than the furrow irrigation system. Nitrogen fertilizer was the major energy consumer in both of the irrigation systems. From an environmental viewpoint, the total GHG emissions were 764.28 and 1,284.19 kg CO2 equivalent ha-1 in the furrow and drip systems, respectively. In the furrow system, the nitrogen fertilizer and diesel fuel had the highest share in GHG emissions, with 51.76 and 20.72 percent of the total, respectively, but in the drip system, machinery had the highest share in GHG emissions, with 53.11 percent of the total.

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“…Crop yield is the most representative indicator related to food provision [10,13]. Water footprint is linked to water provision and sustainable water management [26][27][28] while energy intensity could be also linked to food production systems and food provision [22,29].…”

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Placing Ecosystem Services within the Water–Food–Energy–Climate Nexus: A Case Study in Mediterranean Mixed Orchards

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We used Cyprus as a model to link the Water–Energy–Food–Climate (WEFC) nexus indicators (e.g., carbon and water footprints) to the ecosystem services (ES) provided by 39 mixed orchards (stone fruits and nuts) on organic (Org) and conventional (Conv) farms. Food provision was lower for Org than Conv orchards. Management practices in Org mixed orchards better support climate change mitigation and water flow regulation. Soil quality parameters (e.g., organic matter and soil respiration), Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF), and farm attributes (e.g., tree age) were significantly correlated to the GHG emissions per Mcal of food. Using cluster analysis, orchards were grouped based on WEFC indicators. Finally, a simple approach was developed to allow a rapid link between the WEFC and ES and to support decision making related to land use. This approach highlighted that in the case of Mediterranean mixed orchards, the main objective towards sustainability should be the balance between input management, food production, and ES from agroecosystems, rather than solely the attainment of high yields.

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Energy equilibrium and Carbon dioxide, Methane, and Nitrous oxide-emissions in organic, integrated and conventional apple orchards related to Natura 2000 site

Cited by 21 publications

References 42 publications

Energy Analysis, and Carbon and Water Footprint for Environmentally Friendly Farming Practices in Agroecosystems and Agroforestry

Energy Analysis, and Carbon and Water Footprint for Environmentally Friendly Farming Practices in Agroecosystems and Agroforestry

Energy Analysis and Greenhouse Gas Emission from Strawberry Production under Two Irrigation Systems

Placing Ecosystem Services within the Water–Food–Energy–Climate Nexus: A Case Study in Mediterranean Mixed Orchards

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