11372: Life cycle impact of Swiss arable cropping and forage production systems on global warming
(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.
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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.
| Document Language: | English |
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| Keywords: | life cycle assessment, organic farming, integrated production, global warming potential |
| Subject Areas: | Environmental aspects Farming Systems |
| Research affiliation: | Switzerland > Agroscope |
| Total budget (Euro): | 0 |
| Orgprints ID Number: | 11372 |
| Contact: | Nemecek, Dr. Thomas |
| Deposited On: | 05 April 2008 |
| EPrint Type: | Working paper |
| Published?: | Unpublished |
| Type of presentation: | Paper |
| Peer Review Status: | Not peer-reviewed |
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