Exploration of the cropping pattern based on the irrigation water–energy–food and carbon emission nexus
Jeet B. Chand,
Sanjeeb Bimali
Abstract:This study examined the existing cropping patterns, yield, irrigation water and energy use and carbon emission responses to explore the best cropping pattern based on the optimum water–energy–food and carbon emission nexus. The study consisted of field visits, questionnaire surveys among 510 farmers, 10 key informant interviews, one focused group discussion and subsequent analysis of collected data. The result of the research indicated that the best existing cropping pattern was rice–wheat–no crops with a net … Show more
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