ENERGY IN AGROECOSYSTEM

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Title Page
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DECLARATION
ABOUT THE EDITOR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
List of Contributors
List of Abbreviations
Preface
Chapter 1 Efficient Use of Energy Resources on French Farms: An Analysis through Technical Efficiency
	Abstract
	Introduction
	Methodology
	Model Specification and Data
	Results
	Conclusions and Policy Implications
	Acknowledgments
	Author Contributions
	References
Chapter 2 Hybrid Decomposition-Reconfiguration Models for Long-Term Solar Radiation Prediction Only Using Historical Radiation Records
	Abstract
	Introduction
	Methodology
	Case Study
	Results
	Discussion
	Conclusions
	Author Contributions
	Acknowledgments
	References
Chapter 3 Design and Concept of an Energy System Based on Renewable Sources for Greenhouse Sustainable Agriculture
	Abstract
	Introduction
	Hybrid Energy System: A Case Study
	Hybrid Energy System Components
	Development and Perspectives
	Conclusions
	Author Contributions
	Acknowledgments
	References
Chapter 4 Total-Factor Energy Efficiency in China’s Agricultural Sector: Trends, Disparities and Potentials
	Abstract
	Introduction
	Literature Review
	Methodology
	Variable and Data
	Results and Discussion
	Policy Implication
	Conclusions
	Acknowledgments
	Author Contributions
	References
Chapter 5 Testing for Environmental Kuznets Curve in the EU Agricultural Sector through an Eco-(in)Efficiency Index
	Abstract
	Introduction
	Materials and Methods
	Results and Discussion
	Conclusions
	Author Contributions
	Appendix A
	References
Chapter 6 An Assessment of Direct on-Farm Energy Use for High Value Grain Crops Grown under Different Farming Practices in Australia
	Abstract
	Introduction
	A Brief Snapshot of the Grain Industry in Australia and Rationale For Selecting Three Farming Practices
	Methodology
	Results And Discussion
	Conclusions And Recommendations
	Acknowledgments
	Author Contributions
	References
Chapter 7 Diesel Consumption of Agriculture in China
	Abstract
	Introduction
	Model Specification and Data
	Data Sources
	Results and Discussion
	Conclusions
	Acknowledgments
	Appendix A
	References
Chapter 8 An Optimization Method for Local Consumption of Photovoltaic Power in a Facility Agriculture Micro Energy Network
	Abstract
	Introduction
	Typical Structure of Photovoltaic Greenhouse Facility Agricultural Micro Energy Network System
	Multiform Energy Storage Input-Output Power Model
	Optimal Energy Dispatching Model For Facility Agriculture Micro Energy Network Systems With Photovoltaic Greenhouses
	Solution of the Optimal Dispatching Model Based on a Genetic Algorithm With Matrix Binary Coding
	Examples
	Conclusions
	Author Contributions
	Acknowledgments
	References
Chapter 9 Do the Different Exergy Accounting Methodologies Provide Consistent or Contradictory Results? A Case Study with the Portuguese Agricultural, Forestry and Fisheries Sector
	Abstract
	Introduction
	Methodology and Data
	Results
	Discussion and Conclusions
	Acknowledgments
	Author Contributions
	Appendix A. The Exergy Concept
	Appendix B. Output Flows by Nrea
	References
Chapter 10 Biofuel Impacts on World Food Supply: Use of Fossil Fuel, Land and Water Resources
	Abstract
	Introduction
	Food Supply and Malnourishment In The World
	World Cropland Resources
	World Water Resources
	Energy Resources
	Biomass Resources
	World Forest Biomass
	Cropland and Pasture Biomass
	Algae For Oil Production
	Impacts of Culturing Crops and Grasses For Biofuels
	Conclusion
	Acknowledgements
	References
Chapter 11 Agricultural Energy Demand Modeling In Iran: Approaching to A More Sustainable Situation
	Abstract
	Introduction
	Literature Review
	Materials and Methods
	Results and Discussion
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 12 Confronting Tradeoffs Between Agricultural Ecosystem Services and Adaptation to Climate Change in Mali
	Abstract
	Introduction
	Background
	Methods
	Results
	Discussion
	Conclusions
	Acknowledgements
	References
Chapter 13 Do Greenhouse Gas Emission Calculations From Energy Crop Cultivation Reflect Actual Agricultural Management Practices? – A Review of Carbon Footprint Calculators
	Abstract
	Introduction
	Materials and Methods
	Results
	Discussion
	Conclusion
	Acknowledgments
	References
Index
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