scholarly journals A Study on the Factors Affecting Greenhouses Emissions in Cotton in Greece

2021 ◽  
Vol 78 (2) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Antigolena FOLINA ◽  
Ioanna KAKABOUKI ◽  
Antonios Mavroeidis ◽  
Stella K ARYDOGIANNI ◽  
Varvara Kouneli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ghg Emissions ◽  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Cotton Field ◽  
Crop Cultivation ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Environmental Friendly ◽  
Cultivation Practices ◽  
Cultivation Techniques ◽  
Of Greece

While cotton cultivation is considered as the main cash crop for Greece, cultivation practices and their environmental-friendly level are the focus of recent research. Research is examined the main sources for greenhouses gases in cotton cultivation. Until now, crop cultivation stimulates greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions only from soil. For this reason, main sources are found to be agricultural practices such as irrigation and fertilization. It is imperative to be estimated sources of greenhouses emission in cotton cultivation for the territory of Greece. The present study takes into account all the factors related to the cotton cultivation, from the fertilizers production to energy consumption for all cultivation techniques such as tillage. The data were calculated using Cool farm tool software. In order for the data to be representative and verifiable, the average of all the fields is referred in the study. The analysis of the emissions concerned all the fields where cotton is grown in a remarkable area. The total CO2e emissions coming from an average value of 117.32 ha are 43.11 k kg. The main source of emissions are the fuels used for all processes in the field such as harvesting, cultivator, irrigation, etc. Many factors significantly affected the GHG emissions from cotton field in Greece. Although water supply and N fertilizer are the main source for emissions only from soil, there are many factors to exanimated in order to minimize adverse effects of climate change.

scholarly journals Impact of spineless cactus cultivation (O. Ficus-indica) on the thermal characteristics of soil

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Willames De Albuquerque Soares
Keyword(s):  
Heat Capacity ◽  
Thermal Characteristics ◽  
Thermal Characterization ◽  
Biological Processes ◽  
Volumetric Heat Capacity ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Brazilian Semiarid ◽  
Cultivation Techniques ◽  
Soil Changes

Temperature is a fundamentally important factor for understanding the physical, chemical, and biological processes that occur in soil. However, there are few studies in the Brazilian semiarid zone that seek to understand how soil degradation affects its thermal characteristics. The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of cultivation techniques on the thermal characterization of soil, using the model proposed by Johansen. The study was conducted in the Agreste region of the state of Pernambuco, Brazil on two plots of land, one with native vegetation (Caatinga) and the other with spineless cactus (O. ficus - indica). It was observed that the procedures used to prepare the soil for cultivation of spineless cactus caused a reduction in the capacity to transmit the surface temperature to the interior of the soil. Changes in the physical properties of the soil required for cultivation resulted in a reduction in the average value of the volumetric heat capacity of about 22%; an increase of approximately 5% in the average volumetric heat capacity and a 26% increase in the thermal diffusivity of the soil, as well as a reduction of approximately 50% in the heat flux from the surface of the soil.

scholarly journals Analisis Faktor Produksi Kalapa Sawit Rakyat Menurut Tipologi Lahan di Kabupaten Indragiri Hilir Provinsi Riau

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Heriyanto Heriyanto ◽  
Asrol Asrol ◽  
Detri Karya ◽  
Verry Yarda Ningsih
Keyword(s):  
Palm Oil ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Cultivation Techniques ◽  
Coastal Land

Heriyanto et al, 2018. Analysis of the Production Factors of the People's Palm Oil According to the Land Typology in Indragiri Hilir Regency, Riau Province. JLSO 7(1): Palm oil commodities are one of the plantation sub-sector commodities that increase the income of farmers and the community, provide processing industry raw materials that create added value. The land cultivated by independent oil palm farmers consists of land land, tidal peatlands, coastal peatlands and coastal land. The difference in typology of this land will contribute to different production. The research aimed to analyze the oil palm production and the dominant factor affecting oil palm production according to the typology of land in Indragiri Hilir Riau Province. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and built multiple regression models with the dummy variable method of Ordinary Least Square (OLS). The results of the study showed that the production of oil palm cultivation on land is the highest compared to the typology of tidal peatland, coastal peat and coastal land. The dominant factors affecting palm oil production in Indragiri Hilir Regency were the amount of fertilizer use, labor, age of plants, herbicides and dummy typology of land. In order to obtain optimal production, this study recommended doing oil palm farming in accordance with the correct cultivation techniques in accordance with the characteristics of land typology. Besides that the use of balanced fertilizer (elements of N, P, and K) in accordance with the recommended needed to be applied.

scholarly journals Comparison of three measurement methods of saturated hydraulic condutivity

2006 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 987-1019 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Fallico ◽  
E. Migliari ◽  
S. Troisi
Keyword(s):  
Hydraulic Conductivity ◽  
Measurement Method ◽  
Sandy Loam ◽  
Measurement Methods ◽  
Soil Core ◽  
Statistical Parameters ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Constant Head ◽  
Log Normal

Abstract. After pointing out the importance of the saturated hydraulic conductivity (ks) measurements and the difficulties and uncertainties that are present, and after recalling salient aspects of three well-known measurement methods of this parameter (i.e. constant-head tension infiltrometer (TI) method, constant-head pressure infiltrometer (PI) method and soil core (SC) estimates method), the results of an investigation on data which were obtained during a measurement campaign on an area of 800 m2, on a sandy loam hillslope, located in Southern Italy, were carried out again here. Three sets of values of ks, obtained with these measurement methods, were analyzed statistically, verifying that the log-normal distribution describes these better than the normal one; moreover, the more significant statistical parameters of each set were compared (average value , amplitude A, coefficient of variation CV and standard deviation SD), individualizing the more significant differences. The greatest value of hydraulic conductivity was found with method (PI), while the smallest with (SC) and the intermediate with (TI); these differences were translated into macroporosity and into the influence of the single measurement method. Moreover, referring to the possible factors affecting the results, the importance can be noted of the structure, the texture and the soil events, in terms of utilization, which can affect the measure of ks leading often to very different values even for similar soils, but with a different history, independently of the coincidence of the measurement points and they can be determining to explain the differences affecting the results obtained in analogous investigations by other researchers. Having confirmed that generalization is not possible, the need was emphasized to adopt the necessary devices relating to the specific measurement method, case by case, and to carefully explain the obtained results, in the light of the peculiarities and the limits of each situation. Finally, the results of similar statistical analysis carried out on a greater number of ks values, measured through the (TI) and (PI) methods are shown in this paper, with some statistical considerations on the increasing of the measurements number.

scholarly journals Natural Productivity, Morphometrics and Seasonal Distribution of Caulerva Racemosa

2021 ◽  
Vol 324 ◽  
pp. 03010
Author(s):  
Tengku Said Raza’i ◽  
Viktor Amrifo ◽  
Imam Pangestiansyah Putra ◽  
Try Febrianto ◽  
Aidil Fadhli Ilhamdy
Keyword(s):  
Seasonal Changes ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Water Dynamics ◽  
Percentage Cover ◽  
Food Ingredients ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Stolon Length ◽  
Different Seasons ◽  
Natural Productivity

Caulerva racemosa seaweed is a superior commodity with both ecological and socio-economical benefits. It is technologically developed into different products which include antioxidants, antibiotics, medicinal ingredients, cosmetics as well as other organic products and also used conventionally as food ingredients for human’s consumption. Meanwhile, the presence of C. racemosa is observed to decrease as the exploitation rate is one of the factors affecting its stock in the nature. Changes in environmental conditions contribute majorly to its availability in aquatic ecosystems. Furthermore, natural factors in the form of seasonal changes that cause fluctuations in water dynamics are the main focus affecting its lifespan. The results showed that C. racemosa growth parameters, which include percentage cover, productivity, together with morphometrics, failed to be significantly affected by seasonal changes. Meanwhile, the highest percentage cover was found during the northern monsoon, which has an average value of 37.99 ± 7.67 (Average±STDEV), while the lowest was during the eastern monsoons with 28.03 ± 9.09 respectively. The best morphometric size was during the northern monsoon with a tallus dimension of 0.25 with an average of 0.201 ± 0.03 and length of 0.825 ± 0.16, a stolon length of 2.09 with an average of 1.95 ± 0.08, 9 stolon grains with an average of 8 ± 0.2. However, the grain diameter, as well as the biomass, was 0.85 gr and 0.054 gr with an average of 0.825 ± 0.22 gr and the grain biomass was with an average of 0.040 ± 0.01 and 0.041 gr with the best average stolon was 0.031 ± 0.01 g in the western season. The results showed that C. racemosa, which grows up in different seasons, having its highest productivity during the northern season and the lowest one was during the eastern season with an average value of 0.439 ± 0.36 kg/m2 as well as 0.326 ± 0.37 Kg/m2, respectively

scholarly journals Agricultural Practices in Lawngtlai Rural Development Block of Mizoram

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 01-08
Author(s):  
R. Lalthankhumi ◽  
Joseph Lalmalsawma
Keyword(s):  
Rural Development ◽  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Agricultural Practice ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Horticultural Crops ◽  
Shifting Agriculture ◽  
Development Block ◽  
Major Factors

Agriculture constitutes one of the major sources of income among the people of Mizoram. The areas used for cultivation in Mizoram are usually slashed and burnt down to ashes and are abandoned for years, the land is used and the same plot is re-use after 3-5 years. More than half of the total population is either directly or indirectly involved in agriculture. However, the income from agriculture is less than 5% of the State Gross Domestic Product (State Economic Report, 2015). In the last few decades Mizoram witnessed several changes in agriculture pattern as many farmers have been shifting from cultivation to small- scale agricultural farming. This paper highlights the transformation of agricultural practices and the major factors affecting agricultural production and attempt is made to examine the prevailing socio- economic aspects associated with farmers with special reference to Lawngtlai Rural Development Block and a questionnaire method was used for collecting relevant information for the purpose. The research found that there exist major transformations of agricultural practices in the last couple of decades. The cycle of shifting agriculture period has been shortened drastically. It is also revealed that farmers are gradually adopting settled farming from shifting agriculture and that government intervention and assistance has been increasing more and more in this field. It is suggested that agricultural practice be transformed from jhuming to settled farming and from cultivating the traditional crops to cash crops with governmental and institutional support for shifting to higher income in agricultural and horticultural crops.

scholarly journals The Impact of GAP-SOP on The Production and Technical Efficiency of Garlic in Temanggung Regency

Agro Ekonomi ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 299
Author(s):  
Aristiyana Nur Tri Wardani ◽  
Dwidjono Hadi Darwanto
Keyword(s):  
Technical Efficiency ◽  
Sample Selection ◽  
Participation Rate ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Technical Inefficiency ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Efficient Level ◽  
The Impact

Temanggung regency is the largest garlic producer region in Central Java Province. However, its productivity is still low compared to the other regencies since garlic farmers have not achieved technical efficiency and limitary garlic farming technology.  Hence, it is necessary to investigate whether the input application in the process of garlic production has been at technically efficient level or not. This research aims to determine factors affecting garlic production, the level of technical efficiency and technical inefficiency of garlic farming in Temanggung Regency. The location of the research was determined by using purposive sampling. The sample selection used simple random sampling method with  60 garlic farmers as the respondent. The result shows that production factors such as land area, garlic seed, ZK fertilizer, pesticide and the level of application of garlic GAP-SOP have significant effect on garlic production. The average value of farmer’s technical efficiency is 0,811. It means that respondents in this study have been technically efficient. The socio-economic factors affecting technical inefficiency are the age, the number of worker in a family, the level of education and participation rate within farmer group. The improvement effort of technical efficiency of garlic farming can be done by optimizing the contribution of farmer group as a facility to access information. Therefore, it is able to improve the skills and knowledge of farmers to farm garlic.

scholarly journals Evaluating farmers’ perception toward the effectiveness of agricultural extension services in Ghana and Zambia

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Albert Novas Somanje ◽  
Geetha Mohan ◽  
Osamu Saito
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Access To Credit

Abstract Background In this study, we present the current situation and the role of agricultural extension services for farmers and indicates the potential solutions for the optimum effectiveness of these services. Thus, we investigate the vital determinants influencing the farmers’ attitudes toward using agricultural extension services in Ghana and Zambia. Methods In this study, we used a mixed-method research analysis of data from a household survey of 240 farmers and 8 key informant interviews in the Upper West Region of Ghana and the Southern Province of Zambia. Results The significant factors affecting the association of agricultural extension officers with farmers are regular meetings, demand for services and productivity, and the adoption rate of technology. Notably, approaches based on information communication technology indicators include owning cell phones; further, having radio access significantly affects agricultural practices. However, the role of gender, access to credit, and owning a television would influence food safety and nutrition. Conclusions Understanding the critical determinants will provide potential solutions to national agricultural research institutes, private research entities, and policymakers to scale-up the effectiveness of agricultural extension services, particularly in Ghana and Zambia.

scholarly journals Analysis on Present Mathematical Model for Predicting the Crop Production

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 168-170
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Mathematical Models ◽  
Real World ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Ghg Emissions ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Mathematical Model ◽  
Government Website

India is a worldwide agriculture business powerhouse. Future of agriculture-based products depends on the crop production. A mathematical model might be characterized as a lot of equations that speak to the conduct of a framework. By using mathematical model in agriculture field, we can predict the production of crop in particular area. There are various factors affecting crops such as Rainfall, GHG Emissions, Temperature, Urbanization, climate, humidity etc. A mathematical model is a simplified representation of a real-world system. It forms the system using mathematical principles in the form of a condition or a set of conditions. Suppose we need to increase the crop production, at that time the mathematical model plays a major role and our work can be easier, more significant by using the mathematical model. Through the mathematical model we predict the crop production in upcoming years. .AI, ML, IOT play a major role to predict the future of agriculture, but without mathematical models it is not possible to predict crop production accurately. To solve the real-world agriculture problem, mathematical models play a major role for accurate results. Correlation Analysis, Multiple Regression analysis and fuzzy logic simulation standards have been utilized for building a grain production benefit depending model from crop production. Prediction of crop is beneficiary to the farmer to analyze the crop management. By using the present agriculture data set which is available on the government website, we can build a mathematical model.

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