The increasing population, decreasing available water resources for agriculture due to the rising demand for food, changes in climate, and global warming necessitate the formation of new productivity criteria in agricultural production. Plant production quantity (t or kg)/greenhouse gas emission value (kg)/unit water consumption quantity (mm)/unit area (hectare) can be expressed more simply as; Yield= t/kg/m3 =(x kg carbon emission and y m3 water consumption to produce 1 ton of crop on 1 hectare of land).
I believe there is a need to establish a new parameter component for efficiency in this regard. I also think that you can offer better suggestions, and a new common parameter agreement can be achieved on this matter. What do you think?
I agree that there is a need to establish new parameters and criteria for measuring efficiency in agricultural production, considering the challenges posed by increasing population, limited water resources, climate change, and global warming. The suggested parameter, Yield, which takes into account plant production quantity, greenhouse gas emissions, and water consumption, is a step in the right direction.
Efficiency in agricultural production is a complex issue that requires a holistic approach. While Yield is a useful metric, it may be beneficial to consider additional factors to capture the full picture of agricultural productivity and sustainability. Some other parameters that could be considered include:
1. Nutrient Use Efficiency: This parameter measures the effectiveness of nutrient utilization by crops. It takes into account the amount of nutrients applied to the field and the amount taken up by the plants. Improving nutrient use efficiency can help reduce nutrient losses, minimize environmental pollution, and optimize fertilizer application.
2. Land Use Efficiency: This parameter assesses the productivity of agricultural land. It considers the amount of crop produced per unit area of land. Maximizing land use efficiency can help reduce the expansion of agricultural land into natural ecosystems and protect biodiversity.
3. Energy Efficiency: This parameter evaluates the energy inputs required for agricultural production. It takes into account the energy consumed in various activities such as irrigation, machinery operation, and fertilizer production. Enhancing energy efficiency can contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil fuels.
4. Water Use Efficiency: Although water consumption is already included in the suggested parameter, it may be valuable to explore additional aspects of water management. Water use efficiency can be improved by optimizing irrigation techniques, adopting water-saving technologies, and promoting water recycling and conservation practices.
Dear Mohannad Alobid, thank you for your valuable insights and contributions. As you mentioned, an efficiency parameter approach that can elucidate the usage efficiency of all agricultural inputs would be quite meaningful.
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