Comparing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in organic and conventional farming systems in the Netherlands

J.F.F.P. Bos; J.J. de Haan; W. Sukkel; R.L.M. Schils

Comparing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in organic and conventional farming systems in the Netherlands

J.F.F.P. Bos, J.J. de Haan, W. Sukkel, R.L.M. Schils

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Abstract

Results are presented of a model study comparing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in organic and conventional farming systems in the Netherlands. Calculations have been performed for model farms, designed on the basis of current organic and conventional farming practices. Energy use and greenhouse gas emissions per hectare on organic farms are lower than on conventional farms, particularly in dairy farming. Energy use and greenhouse gas emissions per Mg of milk in organic dairy farming is about 80 and 90%, respectively of that in conventional dairy farming. Energy use and greenhouse gas emission per Mg product in organic crop production is 5-40 and 7-17% respectively higher than in conventional systems. The wide ranges found in crop production reflect large differences among individual crops.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Improving sustainability in organic and low input food production systems. Proceedings of the 3rd International Congress of the European Integrated Project Quality Low Input Food (QLIF), March 20-23 2007. University of Hohenheim, Germany
Editors	U. Niggli, C. Leifert, T. Alföldi, L. Lück, H. Willer
Place of Publication	Frick, Switzerland
Publisher	Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL
Pages	439-442
ISBN (Print)	9783037360033
Publication status	Published - 2007
Event	3rd International Congress of the European Integrated Project Quality Low Input Food (QLIF), March 20-23 2007. University of Hohenheim, Germany - Duration: 20 Mar 2007 → 23 Mar 2007

Conference/symposium

Conference/symposium	3rd International Congress of the European Integrated Project Quality Low Input Food (QLIF), March 20-23 2007. University of Hohenheim, Germany
Period	20/03/07 → 23/03/07

Keywords

farming systems research
organic farming
energy consumption
greenhouse gases
emission
comparative research

UN SDGs

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Bos, J. F. F. P., de Haan, J. J., Sukkel, W., & Schils, R. L. M. (2007). Comparing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in organic and conventional farming systems in the Netherlands. In U. Niggli, C. Leifert, T. Alföldi, L. Lück, & H. Willer (Eds.), Improving sustainability in organic and low input food production systems. Proceedings of the 3rd International Congress of the European Integrated Project Quality Low Input Food (QLIF), March 20-23 2007. University of Hohenheim, Germany (pp. 439-442). Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL. https://www.fibl.org/en/shop-en/1455-organic-food-production

Bos, J.F.F.P. ; de Haan, J.J. ; Sukkel, W. et al. / Comparing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in organic and conventional farming systems in the Netherlands. Improving sustainability in organic and low input food production systems. Proceedings of the 3rd International Congress of the European Integrated Project Quality Low Input Food (QLIF), March 20-23 2007. University of Hohenheim, Germany. editor / U. Niggli ; C. Leifert ; T. Alföldi ; L. Lück ; H. Willer. Frick, Switzerland : Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL, 2007. pp. 439-442

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Bos, JFFP, de Haan, JJ , Sukkel, W & Schils, RLM 2007, Comparing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in organic and conventional farming systems in the Netherlands. in U Niggli, C Leifert, T Alföldi, L Lück & H Willer (eds), Improving sustainability in organic and low input food production systems. Proceedings of the 3rd International Congress of the European Integrated Project Quality Low Input Food (QLIF), March 20-23 2007. University of Hohenheim, Germany. Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL, Frick, Switzerland, pp. 439-442, 3rd International Congress of the European Integrated Project Quality Low Input Food (QLIF), March 20-23 2007. University of Hohenheim, Germany, 20/03/07. <https://www.fibl.org/en/shop-en/1455-organic-food-production>

Comparing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in organic and conventional farming systems in the Netherlands. / Bos, J.F.F.P.; de Haan, J.J.; Sukkel, W. et al.
Improving sustainability in organic and low input food production systems. Proceedings of the 3rd International Congress of the European Integrated Project Quality Low Input Food (QLIF), March 20-23 2007. University of Hohenheim, Germany. ed. / U. Niggli; C. Leifert; T. Alföldi; L. Lück; H. Willer. Frick, Switzerland: Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL, 2007. p. 439-442.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference paper › Academic › peer-review

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Bos JFFP, de Haan JJ , Sukkel W , Schils RLM. Comparing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in organic and conventional farming systems in the Netherlands. In Niggli U, Leifert C, Alföldi T, Lück L, Willer H, editors, Improving sustainability in organic and low input food production systems. Proceedings of the 3rd International Congress of the European Integrated Project Quality Low Input Food (QLIF), March 20-23 2007. University of Hohenheim, Germany. Frick, Switzerland: Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL. 2007. p. 439-442

Comparing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in organic and conventional farming systems in the Netherlands

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