Sustainable irrigation and climate feedbacks
Agricultural irrigation induces greenhouse gas emissions directly from soils or indirectly
through the use of energy or construction of dams and irrigation infrastructure, while climate …
through the use of energy or construction of dams and irrigation infrastructure, while climate …
Bibliometrics of the nexus between food security and carbon emissions: hotspots and trends
P Cheng, H Tang, F Lin, X Kong - Environmental Science and Pollution …, 2023 - Springer
With the growth of global food demand, agricultural carbon emissions caused by agricultural
production have become a major challenge in controlling global warming. However, a …
production have become a major challenge in controlling global warming. However, a …
Powering agriculture: Present status, future potential, and challenges of renewable energy applications
Modern agriculture requires much greater energy input than conventional agriculture, which
heavily depends on fossil fuels for drying grain, manufacturing fertilizers, driving machinery …
heavily depends on fossil fuels for drying grain, manufacturing fertilizers, driving machinery …
The effects of environmental degradation on agriculture: Evidence from European countries
Currently, one of the most significant challenges of agricultural sector of an economy is to
keep pace with the world's rapidly growing population in order to feed them. But continuous …
keep pace with the world's rapidly growing population in order to feed them. But continuous …
Techno-economic and environmental assessment of solar photovoltaic, diesel, and electric water pumps for irrigation in Assam, India
This study assesses the techno-economic and environmental aspects of solar photovoltaic
(PV), diesel, and electric water pumps for irrigation in Assam, India. Two practical crop …
(PV), diesel, and electric water pumps for irrigation in Assam, India. Two practical crop …
[HTML][HTML] Barriers to the uptake of solar-powered irrigation by smallholder farmers in sub-saharan Africa: A review
Irrigation expansion is critical for agricultural and rural development, food and nutrition
security, and climate change adaptation in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Lack of accessible …
security, and climate change adaptation in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Lack of accessible …
[HTML][HTML] Design and implementation of solar-powered with IoT-Enabled portable irrigation system
This paper proposes a solar-powered portable water pump (SPWP) for IoT-enabled smart
irrigation system (IoT-SIS). A NodeMCU microcontroller with a Wi-Fi interface and soil …
irrigation system (IoT-SIS). A NodeMCU microcontroller with a Wi-Fi interface and soil …
Transitioning Toward a Zero-Emission Electricity Sector in a Net-Zero Pathway for Africa Delivers Contrasting Energy, Economic and Sustainability Synergies Across …
Although Africa contributes less than 5% to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, its role
in global climate action is pivotal. To date, 53 African countries have submitted their …
in global climate action is pivotal. To date, 53 African countries have submitted their …
Solar irrigation in sub-Saharan Africa: economic feasibility and development potential
Irrespective of water resource abundance, agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is
predominantly rainfed. Along with fertilization, irrigation could support smallholder farmers …
predominantly rainfed. Along with fertilization, irrigation could support smallholder farmers …
Socio-economic and environmental analyses of solar irrigation systems for sustainable agricultural production
Solar irrigation is a climate mitigation technology to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions in agricultural production. Despite its potential, small-scale farmers are unable to …
emissions in agricultural production. Despite its potential, small-scale farmers are unable to …