This presentation highlighted the process of developing and progress made in the development of the FR and FB DST.
The site-specific fertilizer recommendation (FR) tool is built to provide an optimized and profitable site-specific fertilizer recommendations for cassava growers. The tool considers the location, soil fertility, weather condition, available fertilizers in the area, prices for fertilizer and cassava root, planned planting and harvest dates and the investment capacity of the farmers.
The nutrient omission trials (NOT) in Nigeria and Tanzania conducted by ACAI, in collaboration with the national research and development partners, show a large variation in nutrient responses indicating the need for site-specific fertilizer recommendation. ACAI is developing a crosscutting system using machine learning techniques coupled with process based crop models, LINTUL and QUEFTS, and economic optimizer algorithms to provide the site-specific recommendations. ACAI is transforming available big data like GIS layers from SoilGrids and weather data from CHIRPS and NASA to useful information that can be used to model the relationship between apparent soil nutrient supply and soil properties. Effort has also been made to identify a generic soil fertility indicator that can be easily obtained from farmers and is useful covariate to improve the accuracy of apparent soil nutrient supply predictions.
The next steps in the FR tool development include, validating the FR tool both functionally, checking if the recommendations outperform the current practices in the field and architecturally, checking user friendliness and if the tool satisfies the needs of development partners to dissemination strategy.
This document discusses using geographic information systems (GIS) to complement life cycle assessment (LCA) methodologies for estimating greenhouse gas emissions from livestock production systems. Key points:
1) GIS allows spatially explicit data on factors like animal densities, feed availability, climate, and land use to be integrated into LCA models to calculate emissions.
2) Case studies show GIS enables estimating emissions from pig and chicken production by mapping commercial vs. backyard systems.
3) GIS also permits calculating manure methane emissions that account for local temperature variations instead of average national values.
4) The integrated GIS-LCA approach maintains high resolution input data and avoids generalizing results compared to conventional L
The document discusses approaches for developing soil fertility management recommendations based on analyses of soil and agronomic data. It describes different methods including soil testing, diagnostic trials, agronomic trials, and decision support systems. The goal is to identify soil health constraints, determine limiting nutrients, establish appropriate fertilizer application rates, and develop individualized recommendations for farmers. The document emphasizes developing recommendations that account for variability in soils, crops, and farming conditions.
Evaluation of Fertilizer Management on Yield and Yield Components and Product...Premier Publishers
This fertilizer management trial on maize was conducted to offer research evidence to the universal dispute on the economic viability and productivity of divergent fertility management strategies. We compared six treatments including a control or no fertilizer (T1), T2 NPK (15-15-15), T3 chemical and granular organic fertilizer with hormone mixed formula 1 (HO-1), T4 formula 2 (HO-2), T5 formula 3 (HO-3), T6 granular organic fertilizer (GOF). The trial was replicated thrice in a Randomized Complete Block Design with a plot size of 6 m x 5 m. The maize cultivar (Pacific 999 Super) and a fertilizer dose of 0.9 kg plot-1 were used. The results revealed that HO-3 produced the highest yield components and a significant (p < 0.05) yield (8,276.69 kg ha-1), representing an increase of (50 %) over the control. Also, HO-2 and NPK treatments recorded equal effects on maize yield (7,420.00- and 7,266.69 kg ha-1, respectively). The production cost, revenue and profit of HO-3 were highest (31,317.37-, 72,896.82- and 41,579.45-baht rai-1, respectively). A significant 17.4 % rise in profit was realized with HO-3 application over NPK treatment. The Benefit: Cost ratio of HO-3 fertilizer was the best (2.33) and suitable for farmers to maximize returns.
This document discusses research on cassava production systems in Asia being conducted by the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT). It focuses on developing improved cassava varieties and agronomic practices to boost yields and farmer incomes while protecting natural resources. Key activities include on-farm testing of varieties and fertilizer trials in Vietnam in partnership with national research institutions. It also describes a project to integrate cassava into livestock feeding systems through research on using cassava processing byproducts for animal feed. The document outlines opportunities and challenges for this collaborative work, and proposes emergency interventions to address a cassava disease threatening farmers' livelihoods in Cambodia and Laos.
Development of the bioenergy supply chain in TIAM-FRIEA-ETSAP
This document summarizes a presentation on developing the bioenergy supply chain in the TIAM-FR energy system model. It introduces new structures for modeling energy crops and solid biomass sources. For energy crops, individual crop types are modeled along with their production costs and yields. For solid biomass, sources include forestry, agricultural residues, and trees outside forests. Estimating the potential supply of different biomass resources involves accounting for food demand, livestock needs, and other constraints on available land and forests.
Integrated soil fertility management: definition and impact on productivity a...SIANI
This document discusses integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) in sub-Saharan Africa. It defines ISFM as the application of soil fertility practices adapted to local conditions, including the use of fertilizer, organic inputs, and improved crops, to maximize nutrient use efficiency and productivity. The paper explores: (1) expected fertilizer responses under different soil types; (2) combining organic resources with fertilizer; and (3) adapting practices to local conditions like soil acidity or drought. Examples are provided for sorghum, millet, legume-maize, and cassava systems. Both crop yields and soil carbon impacts of ISFM are examined.
This presentation highlighted the process of developing and progress made in the development of the FR and FB DST.
The site-specific fertilizer recommendation (FR) tool is built to provide an optimized and profitable site-specific fertilizer recommendations for cassava growers. The tool considers the location, soil fertility, weather condition, available fertilizers in the area, prices for fertilizer and cassava root, planned planting and harvest dates and the investment capacity of the farmers.
The nutrient omission trials (NOT) in Nigeria and Tanzania conducted by ACAI, in collaboration with the national research and development partners, show a large variation in nutrient responses indicating the need for site-specific fertilizer recommendation. ACAI is developing a crosscutting system using machine learning techniques coupled with process based crop models, LINTUL and QUEFTS, and economic optimizer algorithms to provide the site-specific recommendations. ACAI is transforming available big data like GIS layers from SoilGrids and weather data from CHIRPS and NASA to useful information that can be used to model the relationship between apparent soil nutrient supply and soil properties. Effort has also been made to identify a generic soil fertility indicator that can be easily obtained from farmers and is useful covariate to improve the accuracy of apparent soil nutrient supply predictions.
The next steps in the FR tool development include, validating the FR tool both functionally, checking if the recommendations outperform the current practices in the field and architecturally, checking user friendliness and if the tool satisfies the needs of development partners to dissemination strategy.
This document discusses using geographic information systems (GIS) to complement life cycle assessment (LCA) methodologies for estimating greenhouse gas emissions from livestock production systems. Key points:
1) GIS allows spatially explicit data on factors like animal densities, feed availability, climate, and land use to be integrated into LCA models to calculate emissions.
2) Case studies show GIS enables estimating emissions from pig and chicken production by mapping commercial vs. backyard systems.
3) GIS also permits calculating manure methane emissions that account for local temperature variations instead of average national values.
4) The integrated GIS-LCA approach maintains high resolution input data and avoids generalizing results compared to conventional L
The document discusses approaches for developing soil fertility management recommendations based on analyses of soil and agronomic data. It describes different methods including soil testing, diagnostic trials, agronomic trials, and decision support systems. The goal is to identify soil health constraints, determine limiting nutrients, establish appropriate fertilizer application rates, and develop individualized recommendations for farmers. The document emphasizes developing recommendations that account for variability in soils, crops, and farming conditions.
Evaluation of Fertilizer Management on Yield and Yield Components and Product...Premier Publishers
This fertilizer management trial on maize was conducted to offer research evidence to the universal dispute on the economic viability and productivity of divergent fertility management strategies. We compared six treatments including a control or no fertilizer (T1), T2 NPK (15-15-15), T3 chemical and granular organic fertilizer with hormone mixed formula 1 (HO-1), T4 formula 2 (HO-2), T5 formula 3 (HO-3), T6 granular organic fertilizer (GOF). The trial was replicated thrice in a Randomized Complete Block Design with a plot size of 6 m x 5 m. The maize cultivar (Pacific 999 Super) and a fertilizer dose of 0.9 kg plot-1 were used. The results revealed that HO-3 produced the highest yield components and a significant (p < 0.05) yield (8,276.69 kg ha-1), representing an increase of (50 %) over the control. Also, HO-2 and NPK treatments recorded equal effects on maize yield (7,420.00- and 7,266.69 kg ha-1, respectively). The production cost, revenue and profit of HO-3 were highest (31,317.37-, 72,896.82- and 41,579.45-baht rai-1, respectively). A significant 17.4 % rise in profit was realized with HO-3 application over NPK treatment. The Benefit: Cost ratio of HO-3 fertilizer was the best (2.33) and suitable for farmers to maximize returns.
This document discusses research on cassava production systems in Asia being conducted by the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT). It focuses on developing improved cassava varieties and agronomic practices to boost yields and farmer incomes while protecting natural resources. Key activities include on-farm testing of varieties and fertilizer trials in Vietnam in partnership with national research institutions. It also describes a project to integrate cassava into livestock feeding systems through research on using cassava processing byproducts for animal feed. The document outlines opportunities and challenges for this collaborative work, and proposes emergency interventions to address a cassava disease threatening farmers' livelihoods in Cambodia and Laos.
Development of the bioenergy supply chain in TIAM-FRIEA-ETSAP
This document summarizes a presentation on developing the bioenergy supply chain in the TIAM-FR energy system model. It introduces new structures for modeling energy crops and solid biomass sources. For energy crops, individual crop types are modeled along with their production costs and yields. For solid biomass, sources include forestry, agricultural residues, and trees outside forests. Estimating the potential supply of different biomass resources involves accounting for food demand, livestock needs, and other constraints on available land and forests.
Integrated soil fertility management: definition and impact on productivity a...SIANI
This document discusses integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) in sub-Saharan Africa. It defines ISFM as the application of soil fertility practices adapted to local conditions, including the use of fertilizer, organic inputs, and improved crops, to maximize nutrient use efficiency and productivity. The paper explores: (1) expected fertilizer responses under different soil types; (2) combining organic resources with fertilizer; and (3) adapting practices to local conditions like soil acidity or drought. Examples are provided for sorghum, millet, legume-maize, and cassava systems. Both crop yields and soil carbon impacts of ISFM are examined.
Presentation at workshop: Reducing the costs of GHG estimates in agriculture to inform low emissions development
November 10-12, 2014
Sponsored by the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
Mitigation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from livestock operations can be achieved through improved production efficiency, manure management, and energy efficiency. Options vary by species but include diet manipulation, herd health improvements, methane capture, and land application best practices. Additional benefits include reduced odor, renewable energy, and improved water quality.
The document outlines a study being presented by Mulama Kennedy Masinde on the economic impact of nitrogen fertilizer use on maize output price. The study will examine the effects of applying nitrogen fertilizer at different times on the growth, yield components, and gross margin of maize. The results of the study aim to improve soil nutrient management and increase the marginal benefit-cost ratio for maize producers.
Precision Agriculture- By Anjali Patel (IGKV Raipur, C.G)Rahul Raj Tandon
This document discusses precision agriculture and provides definitions, history, concepts, components, applications, advantages, and limitations. Precision agriculture aims to enhance productivity and environmental quality by varying inputs based on spatial and temporal variability. It uses tools like GPS, GIS, remote sensing, yield monitors, and variable rate technology to optimize crop management. While precision agriculture can increase profits and efficiency, its adoption in India faces challenges like cost, infrastructure needs, and farmer education.
Pratt_Michelle_Energy Data Analyst_PurdueExtensionMichelle Merlis
1) The document discusses three methods for analyzing the costs and benefits of using cover crops when removing corn stover: benefit-cost analysis, integrated modeling, and farm modeling using linear programming.
2) Results from integrated modeling show that cover crops reduce soil erosion by 0.32 tons/acre on average and allow additional corn stover to be removed.
3) Estimated costs and benefits of various cover crops are provided, with crimson clover having the highest average benefit of $77.73/acre from providing nitrogen and increasing soil organic matter.
Day 1_Session 3_TRIPS_WASDS_Antoine Kalinganire - This presentation outlines the main outcomes of the CRP Dryland Systems inception phase in the West African Sahel and Dry Savannas target region.
The current state of cap-and-trade in the U.S. and the mandatory greenhouse g...LPE Learning Center
There are currently two operational cap-and-trade programs in the US - the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative involving nine Northeast states, and the California market. These programs allow regulated entities to meet emissions reductions obligations by purchasing carbon offsets achieved by other businesses such as agriculture. Farmers can generate offsets by capturing carbon through anaerobic digestion of manure and selling the reductions. The EPA also has a greenhouse gas reporting rule requiring facilities emitting over 25,000 tons of CO2e annually to report emissions, though this does not currently apply to livestock due to congressional restrictions. An opportunity exists for animal agriculture to benefit financially from these programs by generating carbon offsets.
Item 2. ASP work from December 2016 to May 2018: BangladeshExternalEvents
This document summarizes soil and land management activities in Bangladesh between December 2016 and May 2018, as well as priorities for 2018-2019. Key activities included soil conservation techniques to reduce erosion, fertilizer recommendations based on soil testing, research on suitable crops for saline soils, and awareness events like World Soil Day celebrations. Priorities for 2018-2019 include continuing this research, updating guidance documents, expanding education and training, and strengthening soil data collection and classification systems.
Higher Input Prices Result in Greater Economic Incentives for Precision Agric...nacaa
Higher input prices can increase economic incentives for precision agriculture. The study evaluated fertilizer application rates using four scenarios on a farm with nine years of GPS yield data. Scenario 1 used the farmer's normal practices. Scenario 2 used 2.5 acre grid soil sampling. Scenario 3 used management zones based on soil type. Scenario 4 used zones based on GPS crop removal. Scenarios 2-4 all reduced fertilizer use and increased net returns, with savings of $36-88 per acre compared to normal practices. Precision agriculture was shown to be economically beneficial.
Serbia Theme 6 and 7 Agricultural practices and services: Technical Session 9ExternalEvents
The document summarizes key aspects of the 2012 Census of Agriculture in Serbia, including methodology, main results, and items on agricultural practices and services that were included. Over 630,000 agricultural holdings were surveyed about topics such as land use, machinery, crops, livestock, irrigation, tillage practices, organic farming, use of fertilizers and loans. Results showed most land was conventionally tilled and about two-thirds was treated with pesticides or fertilizers. Around 12% of holdings irrigated crops, primarily using groundwater and surface irrigation.
B Sc Agri II Sc,Sf & Nm, U 3 Soil Fertility EvaluationRai University
This document discusses soil fertility evaluation in India. It provides key landmarks in soil testing research from 1953-1980s. It describes various approaches used for soil testing and fertility evaluation including soil testing, plant analysis, biological tests, and soil test crop response correlation. The goal of soil fertility evaluation is to precisely predict fertilizer requirements for crops through calibration of soil test methods and establishing critical limits.
DIVERSIFOOD Final Congress - Session 3 - Poster presentationsdiversifoodproject
Participatory on-farm breeding for diverse and adapted wheat mixtures
by Gaëlle van Frank, INRA, France
Revisiting Vicia faba breeding criteria to include functional floral traits
by María Jose Suso, ISA, Spain
Comparison of two strategies to increase intra-varietal diversity
by Estelle Serpolay, ITAB, France
Development and characterization of barley populations for sustainable agriculture
by Lorenzo Raggi, UNIPG, Italy
Efficient methods to develop new sweet corn cultivars for organic systems
by Jared Zystro, Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison, USA
Agricultural Monitoring in Estonia: Evaluation of Agri-environmental Measure ...Iwl Pcu
This document summarizes agricultural monitoring activities in Estonia. It discusses soil, water, and biodiversity monitoring programs to evaluate the effectiveness of agri-environmental measures. Soil sampling collects data on organic matter, nutrients, and pH levels across over 78% of arable land. Water monitoring examines nutrient balances and pesticide use on farms. Biodiversity indicators include populations of earthworms, birds, plants, and bees. The goal is to track the environmental impacts of agricultural policies and improve future agri-environmental schemes.
This document summarizes a study on the impact of integrated soil and water conservation practices in Kofele District, Ethiopia. The study demonstrated integrated practices including soil bunds planted with grasses at four farmer fields over two years. Soil samples showed increasing trends of nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and carbon since establishment, indicating integrated practices improve soil fertility. Farmers, development agents, and experts participated in field visits and found the practices effective for controlling erosion and improving soil. The study recommended scaling up integrated soil and water conservation, especially on agricultural lands, as a strategy for rehabilitating degraded areas and mitigating climate change through carbon sequestration.
This document discusses adoption of recommended doses of fertilizers based on soil testing by farmers in Karnataka. It finds that while fertilizer consumption has increased crop yields, it has also led to soil health issues in some cases. The study aims to analyze farmers' adoption of soil testing and application of recommended fertilizer doses. It involves a survey of farmers growing paddy and maize. Preliminary results show variations in fertilizer use and awareness of soil testing across districts and farm sizes. The study examines factors influencing fertilizer adoption and the impact of applying recommended doses on crop yields. It provides policy recommendations to promote balanced fertilizer use and sustainable soil management.
The document describes a dynamic LCA model called FootprintBeef that was developed to estimate the environmental impacts of Finnish beef production. The model includes the effects of global warming potential, eutrophication, and acidification across the lifecycle stages of beef production. It calculates impacts based on the energy demand and feed requirements of growing animals. The model compares the impacts of different beef cattle breeds and production systems. Results show that optimizing production practices, such as improving genetic efficiency and balancing feed rations, can reduce greenhouse gas emissions from beef production by up to 25% per kilogram of beef. The model is an important tool for understanding environmental trade-offs and identifying effective mitigation strategies without unintended consequences.
Presentation at workshop: Reducing the costs of GHG estimates in agriculture to inform low emissions development
November 10-12, 2014
Sponsored by the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
Mitigation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from livestock operations can be achieved through improved production efficiency, manure management, and energy efficiency. Options vary by species but include diet manipulation, herd health improvements, methane capture, and land application best practices. Additional benefits include reduced odor, renewable energy, and improved water quality.
The document outlines a study being presented by Mulama Kennedy Masinde on the economic impact of nitrogen fertilizer use on maize output price. The study will examine the effects of applying nitrogen fertilizer at different times on the growth, yield components, and gross margin of maize. The results of the study aim to improve soil nutrient management and increase the marginal benefit-cost ratio for maize producers.
Precision Agriculture- By Anjali Patel (IGKV Raipur, C.G)Rahul Raj Tandon
This document discusses precision agriculture and provides definitions, history, concepts, components, applications, advantages, and limitations. Precision agriculture aims to enhance productivity and environmental quality by varying inputs based on spatial and temporal variability. It uses tools like GPS, GIS, remote sensing, yield monitors, and variable rate technology to optimize crop management. While precision agriculture can increase profits and efficiency, its adoption in India faces challenges like cost, infrastructure needs, and farmer education.
Pratt_Michelle_Energy Data Analyst_PurdueExtensionMichelle Merlis
1) The document discusses three methods for analyzing the costs and benefits of using cover crops when removing corn stover: benefit-cost analysis, integrated modeling, and farm modeling using linear programming.
2) Results from integrated modeling show that cover crops reduce soil erosion by 0.32 tons/acre on average and allow additional corn stover to be removed.
3) Estimated costs and benefits of various cover crops are provided, with crimson clover having the highest average benefit of $77.73/acre from providing nitrogen and increasing soil organic matter.
Day 1_Session 3_TRIPS_WASDS_Antoine Kalinganire - This presentation outlines the main outcomes of the CRP Dryland Systems inception phase in the West African Sahel and Dry Savannas target region.
The current state of cap-and-trade in the U.S. and the mandatory greenhouse g...LPE Learning Center
There are currently two operational cap-and-trade programs in the US - the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative involving nine Northeast states, and the California market. These programs allow regulated entities to meet emissions reductions obligations by purchasing carbon offsets achieved by other businesses such as agriculture. Farmers can generate offsets by capturing carbon through anaerobic digestion of manure and selling the reductions. The EPA also has a greenhouse gas reporting rule requiring facilities emitting over 25,000 tons of CO2e annually to report emissions, though this does not currently apply to livestock due to congressional restrictions. An opportunity exists for animal agriculture to benefit financially from these programs by generating carbon offsets.
Item 2. ASP work from December 2016 to May 2018: BangladeshExternalEvents
This document summarizes soil and land management activities in Bangladesh between December 2016 and May 2018, as well as priorities for 2018-2019. Key activities included soil conservation techniques to reduce erosion, fertilizer recommendations based on soil testing, research on suitable crops for saline soils, and awareness events like World Soil Day celebrations. Priorities for 2018-2019 include continuing this research, updating guidance documents, expanding education and training, and strengthening soil data collection and classification systems.
Higher Input Prices Result in Greater Economic Incentives for Precision Agric...nacaa
Higher input prices can increase economic incentives for precision agriculture. The study evaluated fertilizer application rates using four scenarios on a farm with nine years of GPS yield data. Scenario 1 used the farmer's normal practices. Scenario 2 used 2.5 acre grid soil sampling. Scenario 3 used management zones based on soil type. Scenario 4 used zones based on GPS crop removal. Scenarios 2-4 all reduced fertilizer use and increased net returns, with savings of $36-88 per acre compared to normal practices. Precision agriculture was shown to be economically beneficial.
Serbia Theme 6 and 7 Agricultural practices and services: Technical Session 9ExternalEvents
The document summarizes key aspects of the 2012 Census of Agriculture in Serbia, including methodology, main results, and items on agricultural practices and services that were included. Over 630,000 agricultural holdings were surveyed about topics such as land use, machinery, crops, livestock, irrigation, tillage practices, organic farming, use of fertilizers and loans. Results showed most land was conventionally tilled and about two-thirds was treated with pesticides or fertilizers. Around 12% of holdings irrigated crops, primarily using groundwater and surface irrigation.
B Sc Agri II Sc,Sf & Nm, U 3 Soil Fertility EvaluationRai University
This document discusses soil fertility evaluation in India. It provides key landmarks in soil testing research from 1953-1980s. It describes various approaches used for soil testing and fertility evaluation including soil testing, plant analysis, biological tests, and soil test crop response correlation. The goal of soil fertility evaluation is to precisely predict fertilizer requirements for crops through calibration of soil test methods and establishing critical limits.
DIVERSIFOOD Final Congress - Session 3 - Poster presentationsdiversifoodproject
Participatory on-farm breeding for diverse and adapted wheat mixtures
by Gaëlle van Frank, INRA, France
Revisiting Vicia faba breeding criteria to include functional floral traits
by María Jose Suso, ISA, Spain
Comparison of two strategies to increase intra-varietal diversity
by Estelle Serpolay, ITAB, France
Development and characterization of barley populations for sustainable agriculture
by Lorenzo Raggi, UNIPG, Italy
Efficient methods to develop new sweet corn cultivars for organic systems
by Jared Zystro, Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison, USA
Agricultural Monitoring in Estonia: Evaluation of Agri-environmental Measure ...Iwl Pcu
This document summarizes agricultural monitoring activities in Estonia. It discusses soil, water, and biodiversity monitoring programs to evaluate the effectiveness of agri-environmental measures. Soil sampling collects data on organic matter, nutrients, and pH levels across over 78% of arable land. Water monitoring examines nutrient balances and pesticide use on farms. Biodiversity indicators include populations of earthworms, birds, plants, and bees. The goal is to track the environmental impacts of agricultural policies and improve future agri-environmental schemes.
This document summarizes a study on the impact of integrated soil and water conservation practices in Kofele District, Ethiopia. The study demonstrated integrated practices including soil bunds planted with grasses at four farmer fields over two years. Soil samples showed increasing trends of nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and carbon since establishment, indicating integrated practices improve soil fertility. Farmers, development agents, and experts participated in field visits and found the practices effective for controlling erosion and improving soil. The study recommended scaling up integrated soil and water conservation, especially on agricultural lands, as a strategy for rehabilitating degraded areas and mitigating climate change through carbon sequestration.
This document discusses adoption of recommended doses of fertilizers based on soil testing by farmers in Karnataka. It finds that while fertilizer consumption has increased crop yields, it has also led to soil health issues in some cases. The study aims to analyze farmers' adoption of soil testing and application of recommended fertilizer doses. It involves a survey of farmers growing paddy and maize. Preliminary results show variations in fertilizer use and awareness of soil testing across districts and farm sizes. The study examines factors influencing fertilizer adoption and the impact of applying recommended doses on crop yields. It provides policy recommendations to promote balanced fertilizer use and sustainable soil management.
The document describes a dynamic LCA model called FootprintBeef that was developed to estimate the environmental impacts of Finnish beef production. The model includes the effects of global warming potential, eutrophication, and acidification across the lifecycle stages of beef production. It calculates impacts based on the energy demand and feed requirements of growing animals. The model compares the impacts of different beef cattle breeds and production systems. Results show that optimizing production practices, such as improving genetic efficiency and balancing feed rations, can reduce greenhouse gas emissions from beef production by up to 25% per kilogram of beef. The model is an important tool for understanding environmental trade-offs and identifying effective mitigation strategies without unintended consequences.
This document discusses the potential for insect rearing in Finland as a source of protein for feed and food. It finds that insects have a high protein content and can utilize low-value feedstocks efficiently. While insect rearing presents environmental benefits over conventional livestock, energy use must be low-emission and feeds cannot damage the environment. The document also examines food safety considerations, economic potential, and consumer views of edible insects. It concludes that further research is needed to automate production, reduce costs, and develop new products in order to realize insects' potential as a new food industry branch in Finland.
Research in sustainable intensification in the sub-humid maize-based cropping...africa-rising
This document summarizes research being conducted in Babati, Tanzania on sustainable intensification of maize-based cropping systems. The research is led by various institutions (IITA, ILRI, CIMMYT, etc.) and has the following objectives: 1) Identify biophysical and socioeconomic constraints to crop and livestock production; 2) Introduce and evaluate improved crop varieties; and 3) Develop postharvest technologies to reduce losses. The status of research deliverables is provided, showing preliminary results on crop yields, variety selection, fertilizer response, and mycotoxin contamination. Lessons learned are discussed, along with proposed research opportunities for 2013/14, such as addressing low yields, maize lethal
Mr. Allan Stokes - The Sustainable Pork FrameworkJohn Blue
The Sustainable Pork Framework - Mr. Allan Stokes, Director of Environmental Programs, National Pork Board, from the 2015 NIAA Annual Conference titled 'Water and the Future of Animal Agriculture', March 23 - March 26, 2015, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
More presentations at http://www.trufflemedia.com/agmedia/conference/2015_niaa_water_future_animal_ag
Presented by Ben Lukuyu, Leonard Marwa, Chrispinus Rubanza, Anthony Kimaro and Christopher Mutungi at at the Africa RISING ESA Project Review and Planning Meeting, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 11-12 September 2019.
Participatory approaches to diversification and intensification of crop produ...Rachel Gilbert
This document summarizes Daniel van Vugt's presentation on participatory approaches to crop diversification and intensification in smallholder farms in Malawi. The presentation discusses research objectives, methods, results, and implications. Key findings include that farmer-ranked technologies like early planting and plant population highly for soybean. Combining inoculants, fertilizer, and compost manure increased soybean yields. Variability in nitrogen fixation, yields, and responses were observed across locations and years. Fertilizer generally enhanced yields for maize, soybean, groundnuts, and sweet potato, but responses varied significantly.
Quantifying greenhouse gas emissions attributable to smallholder livestock sy...ILRI
Presented by P.W. Ndung’u, T. Takahashi, C.J.L. du Toit, M. Robertson-Dean, K. Butterbach-Bahl, G. McAuliffe, L. Merbold and J.P. Goopy at the Tropentag 2020: Food and Nutrition Security and its Resilience to Global Crises, Virtual Conference, 9–11 September 2020. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI.
This document discusses scenarios for achieving 60% protein self-sufficiency in Finland by 2030 in an environmentally sustainable way. It presents Finland's current state of protein production and consumption, then outlines three scenarios and one extreme scenario for reaching the 60% target. The scenarios involve changing consumption through new healthy products, improving production efficiency through technology, or policy guidance. Environmental impacts will be assessed using life cycle assessment to determine the most viable approach.
FAO believes that reconciling food and fuel production is complex with no simple solutions. While some argue that using food crops for fuel is always bad, the reality is more nuanced. Flex crops and integrated food-energy systems could potentially increase both food and fuel production without competition if yields are improved. There is likely enough land for increased biofuel production globally at 5-8% of arable land, but land governance is important, and competition over land use must be carefully managed. Biofuels' impacts on food prices are unclear and depend on local conditions. FAO has developed tools to help assess sustainability at various levels and promote best practices. Overall, FAO argues that sustainably producing both food and fuel is possible but
Importance of developing regional greenhouse gas emission factorsILRI
This document discusses the importance of developing regional greenhouse gas emission factors. It notes that current models for estimating emissions from agriculture are likely using incorrect emission factors from other regions. Preliminary data from Africa and Asia show emissions can be 10-40% higher than IPCC estimates for livestock manure and 1-10% higher for N2O from cropping systems. More accurate regional factors are needed for national greenhouse gas inventories, climate policies, and verifying if practices promoted as "climate smart" truly mitigate emissions given local conditions and management.
Challenged nutrient recycling in the animal based protein system. Recycling 2...Sirpa Kurppa
Presentation based to the article:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327049119_Applying_the_nutrient_footprint_method_to_the_beef_production_and_consumption_chain
Sari Luostarinen, Luke: Manure management and emission control Valio
This document summarizes strategies for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from dairy cattle manure management. It discusses how emissions can be reduced through improved feeding practices, housing design, storage methods, and spreading techniques. Anaerobic digestion and manure processing are also covered as options for reducing emissions while producing renewable energy. The document emphasizes the need to consider the whole manure management chain and choose strategies that minimize emissions across storage, spreading, and soil applications to maximize nutrient recycling for crops.
Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) is a research and expert organization with expertise in renewable natural resources and sustainable food production. The presentation includes for example Luke's company information, strategy and funding sources.
http://www.fao.org/about/meetings/afns/en/
Presentation from Jean-François Soussana, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on integrated crop-livestock agroecological systems. The presentation was prepared and delivered in occasion of the International Symposium on Agroecology for Food Security and Nutrition, held at FAO in Rome on 18-19 September 2014.
Similar to MTT a holistic, dynamic model to quantify and mitigate the environmental impacts of cattle farming_ esitys katajajuuri (20)
Basque Centre for Climate Change – BC3ko taldeak egindako ikerketa-lanak laburbiltzen dituzten txostenak.
Edukiak baliokoa izan nahi du klima-aldaketari buruzko erabakiak hartzen parte hartzen duten eragileentzat.
BC3 Policy Briefings [2016-01-Edizio berezia] : "Parisko hitzarmena: karbonoaren ekonomiaren amaieraren hasiera"
- Parisko Hitzarmena herrialde guztien ekintza handiago, garden eta koordinatu baten oinarria da.
- Arrakastaren gakoak prozesu osoan gailendutako gardentasuna eta konfiantza izan ziren.
- Kyotoko Protokoloak emisioen % 14 konprometitu zituen, araubide berriak % 98.
- Herrialdeen anbizioa bost urtero areagotuko da 15 gigatonako egungo aldea murrizten joateko.
- Klimari laguntzeko urtean 100.000 milioi dolar mugiarazteko helburua 2025etik aurrera berrikusiko da.
Los BC3 Policy Briefings son una serie de informes creados con el fin de sintetizar los trabajos y actividades de investigación llevados a cabo por el equipo del Basque Centre for Climate Change (BC3). Estos documentos pretenden ser útiles para los agentes y organizaciones implicadas en la toma de decisiones sobre cambio climático.
BC3 Policy Briefings [2016-01-Edición Especial : "La cumbre de París: el comienzo del fin de la economía del carbono"
-El Acuerdo de París constituye la base de una actuación mayor, transparente y coordinada de todos los países.
-La clave del éxito fue la extraordinaria transparencia y confianza a lo largo de todo el proceso.
-Mientras el Protocolo de Kioto cubría el 14% de las emisiones, el nuevo régimen cubre el 98%.
-Los países aumentarán su ambición cada 5 años para salvar la brecha actual de 15 gigatoneladas.
-El objetivo de movilizar 100.000 millones de dólares al año para la ayuda climática será revisado al alza a partir de 2025
BC3 Policy Briefing Videos Series:
Reports that synthesise the research work carried out by the team from the Basque Centre for Climate Change (BC3).
This content is intended to be of use for the agents involved in decision-making on climate change.
BC3 Policy Briefings [2016-01-Special Issue]: "The Paris Summit: The beginning of the end of the carbon economy"
Key points
- The Paris Agreement is the basis for increased, transparent and coordinated action of all countries.
- The key of the success was the extraordinary transparency and confidence throughout the process.
- While the Kyoto protocol covered 14% of emissions, 98% of emissions are covered by the new regime.
- Countries will increase ambition every 5 years for closing a gap of, currently, 15 gigatonnes.
- The goal of mobilizing $100 billion per year for climate aid will be revised onwards from 2025.
Presentación creada por
Prof. Maria José Sanz, Directora Científica de BC3, Basque Centre for Climate Change
6 de abril de 2016, Jornadas de Investigación, Facultad de Ciencia y Tecnología, UPV/EHU (Lejona, Bizkaia)
BC3, en el marco de su programa de Responsabilidad Social colabora de forma activa con la iniciativa Ingurugela , red de equipamientos públicos de apoyo al profesorado y a los centros escolares, que coordinan planes y programas de educación ambiental, en el sistema educativo no universitario.Fueron creados por las consejerías de Educación, Universidades e Investigación y de Ordenación del Territorio y Medio Ambiente del Gobierno Vasco.
En el contexto de Programas de educación ambiental para la sostenibilidad gestionados por Ingurugela, el investigador de BC3, Dr. Agustin del Prado, ofreció el miércoles 17 de Febrero, 2016 una charla en el Centro escolar IES Ategorri BHI (Erandio) dirigido a estudiantes de Bachillerato.
Esta charla, es una de las actividades co-organizadas conjuntamente con Agenda 21 escolar (Ingurugela).
Dr. Agustin del Prado bc3research.org/es/agustin_del_prado.html
IES Ategorri BHI, Erandio. (17-02-2016)
Este documento discute las limitaciones de las políticas de compensación de biodiversidad. Argumenta que (1) los ecosistemas son sistemas complejos irremplazables debido a su singularidad y complejidad; (2) las políticas de compensación se centran en medidas simples que no capturan toda la complejidad de los ecosistemas; y (3) no consideran pérdidas ecológicas, normativas y morales como valores intrínsecos y culturales que no son fácilmente sustituibles.
This document discusses the European Union's biofuels policy and its role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transportation. It outlines that transportation accounts for about a third of EU energy consumption and a quarter of emissions. The EU has promoted biofuels since 2000 to help decarbonize transportation, reaching a consumption level of 5-6% of liquid fuels. However, controversies have emerged around indirect land use changes from biofuel production and potential competition with food crops. In response, the EU adopted a new directive in 2015 to address these issues and better account for indirect emissions in its sustainability criteria for biofuels.
Klimagune Workshop es un foro para el debate sobre el Cambio Climático de naturaleza científica-política, abierto a todos los agentes de la Red Vasca de Ciencia y Tecnología así como a otros agentes interesados en la temática de cambio climático. El objetivo de esta iniciativa es compartir conocimientos, proyectos y desarrollos en términos de avances científicos, basados en la creación de sinergias y posibles marcos de cooperación entre los diferentes grupos de investigación, organizaciones e instituciones que se ocupan de esta materia en el País Vasco. Desde la organización de su primera edición hace 5 años, 400 personas han participado en este foro de carácter anual. Hasta la fecha, en el foro se han cubierto temáticas transversales que han incluido las estrategias de Adaptación en el País Vasco, la Economía Verde , las transiciones hacia la sostenibilidad o los retos y oportunidades que presenta el medio rural en el contexto del cambio climático.
Esta sexta edición de Klimagune Workshop, que se celebró el 23 de Noviembre de 2015, Lunes ,en el Bizkaia Aretoa de Bilbao, y llevó por título: “La comunicación de la ciencia del cambio climático: oportunidades y retos”.
Klimagune Workshop es un foro para el debate sobre el Cambio Climático de naturaleza científica-política, abierto a todos los agentes de la Red Vasca de Ciencia y Tecnología así como a otros agentes interesados en la temática de cambio climático. El objetivo de esta iniciativa es compartir conocimientos, proyectos y desarrollos en términos de avances científicos, basados en la creación de sinergias y posibles marcos de cooperación entre los diferentes grupos de investigación, organizaciones e instituciones que se ocupan de esta materia en el País Vasco. Desde la organización de su primera edición hace 5 años, 400 personas han participado en este foro de carácter anual. Hasta la fecha, en el foro se han cubierto temáticas transversales que han incluido las estrategias de Adaptación en el País Vasco, la Economía Verde , las transiciones hacia la sostenibilidad o los retos y oportunidades que presenta el medio rural en el contexto del cambio climático.
Esta sexta edición de Klimagune Workshop, que se celebrará el 23 de Noviembre, Lunes ,en el Bizkaia Aretoa de Bilbao, y llevará por título: “La comunicación de la ciencia del cambio climático: oportunidades y retos”.
BC3 Policy Briefings Serie: Basque Centre for Climate Change – BC3ko taldeak egindako ikerketa-lanak laburbiltzen dituzten txostenak. Edukiak baliokoa izan nahi du klima-aldaketari buruzko erabakiak hartzen parte hartzen duten eragileentzat.
Txosten honen egileak, Agustin del Prado, Patricia Gallejones eta Guillermo Pardo, izan dira.
Los BC3 Policy Briefings son una serie de informes creados con el fin de sintetizar los trabajos y actividades de investigación llevados a cabo por el equipo del Basque Centre for Climate Change (BC3). Estos documentos pretenden ser útiles para los agentes y organizaciones implicadas en la toma de decisiones en materia ambiental.
Este policy briefing ha sido creado por, Agustin del Prado, Patricia Gallejones y Guillermo Pardo.
BC3 Policy Briefing Videos Series: Reports that synthesise the research work carried out by the team from the Basque Centre for Climate Change (BC3). This content is intended to be of use for the agents involved in decision-making on climate change.
This Policy Briefing was authored by Agustin del Prado, Patricia Gallejones and Guillermo Pardo.
BC3 Policy Briefings Videos Serie: Basque Centre for Climate Change – BC3ko taldeak egindako ikerketa-lanak laburbiltzen dituzten txostenak. Edukiak baliokoa izan nahi du klima-aldaketari buruzko erabakiak hartzen parte hartzen duten eragileentzat.
Txosten honen egileak, Elena Pérez-Miñana, Agustin del Prado, Patricia Gallejones, Guillermo Pardo, Stefano Balbi eta Ferdinando Villa izan dira.
This presentation created and addressed by Gonzalo Saenz de Miera in the intensive three day course from the BC3, Basque Centre for Climate Change and UPV/EHU (University of the Basque Country) on Climate Change in the Uda Ikastaroak Framework.
The objective of the BC3 Summer School is to offer an updated and multidisciplinary view of the ongoing trends in climate change research. The BC3 Summer School is organized in collaboration with the University of the Basque Country and is a high quality and excellent summer course gathering leading experts in the field and students from top universities and research centres worldwide.
This document outlines two approaches to international decision-making on climate change mitigation: a top-down "global problem-global solution" approach and a bottom-up "clumsy solutions" approach. It then discusses what each approach may achieve. The top-down approach can set agendas and build knowledge but struggles with veto players and polarization. The bottom-up approach assumes countries will cooperate in clusters if initiatives match their interests and capabilities. Agent-based modeling is proposed to study how cooperation may emerge from the bottom-up. Preliminary findings suggest climate clubs covering substantial emissions can form under some conditions, though universal participation requires strong assumptions. A single large emitter initiating strong incentives could catalyze more cooperation.
This document discusses the role of energy in mitigating and adapting to climate change. It provides context on drivers of greenhouse gas emissions from energy and discusses options for decarbonizing energy supply and reducing final energy demand. Key points made include that reaching long-term climate goals will require a 3-4x increase in low-carbon energy by 2050 and that demand reductions alone will not be sufficient. The document also notes the challenges of decarbonizing different sectors like transportation. Adaptation strategies for the energy system are also briefly touched upon.
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