Eco-Efficiency in Measuring the Sustainable Production of Agricultural Crops

Baum, Rafał; Bieńkowski, Jerzy

doi:10.3390/su12041418

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“…Therefore, surveys are undertaken to supplement the information from the FADN. In Poland, such surveys have recently been conducted by Piwowar (2020), Baum and Bieńkowski (2020), Syp and Osuch (2019), Sulewski and Kłoczko-Gajewska (2018), Śmiglak-Krajewska (2018 or Świtek and Sawińska (2017). The results presented in this paper are in line with this research trend.…”

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Pro-environmental actions of agricultural farms - example of holdings from the Wielkopolska region

2020

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SummaryThe main aim of the article is to identify pro-environmental actions in farms in the Wielkopolska region. The article uses the results of surveys carried out in 2020 in a group of 120 agricultural holdings from Wielkopolska running agricultural accounting according to the FADN (Farm Accountancy Data Network) system. The time scope of the analyses referred to the period 2016-2019, and in the case of economic data to 2018. The issue of pro-environmental activity on farms is complex due to the integration of the economic and environmental dimensions, which requires further scientific knowledge. It was found that the investigated farms in Wielkopolska, which undertook pro-environmental actions, most often realized it in the area of land improvement. The farms which showed the highest activity in terms of undertaken pro-environmental measures were more strongly connected with the market. The managers of these farms are open to innovative ecological solutions despite their quite high age (e.g. half of them are planning to install photovoltaics). It was also found that it was easier for larger farms to carry out pro-environmental measures due to the wider possibilities of income creation. In the case of smaller farms, there is a greater need to implement measures from the area of pro-environmental investments. In turn, in larger units, measures reducing production intensity, and in all groups concerning land improvement.

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Pro-environmental actions of agricultural farms - example of holdings from the Wielkopolska region

2020

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“…The constructional value of this index was to ensure that both assessment dimensions have an equal impact on the final value of the index. A different concept of combining LCA and LCC results is to show the relationship between them in a two-dimensional arrangement, on the vertical and horizontal axis of the graph (UNEP/SETAC, 2011; Baum and Bieńkowski, 2020). The visualization of the economic and environmental position is not informative enough for an unambiguous interpretation of the sustainability, where the positioning of the compared agricultural type indicates significant differences in the results of its environmental and economic evaluation.…”

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Analysis of Sustainability Performance of Different Farming Types Using Life Cycle Approach

Baum¹,

Bieńkowski²,

Holka³

2020

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Purpose: The article aims to present and discuss the results of environmental and economic analysis of the activities of the main production types of farms in Poland. Approach/Methodology/Design: The theoretical assumptions of the article concern environmental protection and the problem of shaping a low-carbon economy in the EU. In this context, it is presented how the production effects in the agricultural sector influence various types of environmental risks. The methodology of product life cycle analysis (LCA) and life cycle costing (LCC) were proposed for a comprehensive analysis of the impact of agricultural production on the environment and for the diagnosis of farm functioning according to sustainable development criteria. Findings: Based on the analyses carried out, differences in the environmental impact of different types of agricultural activities were found. The negative influence of farms with animal production was higher than that of farms with field crops type. In farms with animal production, different environmental impact areas were found between dairy farming and pig farming. The dairy farming had the strongest environmental impact through production processes. The acidification category turned out to be an important environmental problem in farms with livestock production. Practical Implications: The article brings a number of valuable information that can be a base material and a reference for further research, programs and studies for professionalspractitioners and scientists dealing with the environmental impact of agricultural production, its eco-efficiency, or more broadly ecology and sustainability. Originality/Value: The results of the analysis and theoretical considerations contained in this article complement existing research in the field of agricultural sustainability.

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“…For example, some common impact categories for these studies are: global warming potential, acidification, eutrophication, abiotic depletion, and land use. 6,12,[17][18][19] Production phase. The production phase is typically where the most materials and resources are used, and the most wastes are produced.…”

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Life cycle analysis for green composites: A review of literature including considerations for local and global agricultural use

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Appel

Alex

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Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics

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Increasing concerns regarding human-driven effects on the biosphere have led to the development and adoption of environmentally friendly “green” composites. Unlike conventional synthetic composites, green composites are made of natural materials in either the matrix or the fiber reinforcement (or both). They are claimed to have lower negative environmental effects due to their sustainability and easier recyclability. To assess the environmental impacts associated with any product, a life cycle assessment (LCA) is needed. This literature review summarizes the individual steps undertaken in an LCA study and discusses their relevance within the field of green composites. Similarly, an outline of life cycle costing (LCC), a type of study which determines the economic implications of a product, is incorporated. Since some phases of a product’s life cycle can have significant environmental effects, parameters affecting the time-dependant degradation of green composites and their significance in LCA studies were also explored. Finally, criteria for choosing natural fibers and biopolymers for green composites in engineering applications were considered, and case studies of hemp and flax as candidates for fiber cultivation in Alberta, Canada are provided throughout.

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Eco-Efficiency in Measuring the Sustainable Production of Agricultural Crops

Cited by 34 publications

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Pro-environmental actions of agricultural farms - example of holdings from the Wielkopolska region

Pro-environmental actions of agricultural farms - example of holdings from the Wielkopolska region

Analysis of Sustainability Performance of Different Farming Types Using Life Cycle Approach

Life cycle analysis for green composites: A review of literature including considerations for local and global agricultural use

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