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Life cycle impact of Swiss arable cropping and forage production systems on global warming

Nemecek, Dr. Thomas; Huguenin-Elie, Dr. Olivier; Dubois, Dr. David and Gaillard, Dr. Gérard (2007) Life cycle impact of Swiss arable cropping and forage production systems on global warming. Working paper, Biodiversity and Environmental Management, Agroscope Reckenholz-Tänikon Research Station ART . [Unpublished]

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Summary

The global warming potential caused by organic farming systems was analysed for all stages of the life cycle up to the farm gate for Swiss arable and forage production systems using the life cycle assessment method. The global warming potential of organic farming was 6 to 37% lower than that of the integrated production, the main reason being the ban of mineral nitrogen fertilisers in organic farming. A further improvement in organic systems could be achieved by a better management of the nitrogen cycle, the introduction of low tillage systems and an enhanced yield, leading to lower greenhouse gas emission per product unit.


EPrint Type:Working paper
Type of presentation:Paper
Keywords:life cycle assessment, organic farming, integrated production, global warming potential
Subjects: Environmental aspects
Farming Systems
Research affiliation: Switzerland > Agroscope
Deposited By: Nemecek, Dr. Thomas
ID Code:11372
Deposited On:05 Apr 2008
Last Modified:12 Apr 2010 07:35
Document Language:English
Status:Unpublished
Refereed:Not peer-reviewed

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