Energy input use on organic farming: A comparative analysis on organic versus conventional farms in Turkey

Gündogmus E., Bayramoglu Z.

Journal of Agronomy, vol.5, no.1, pp.16-22, 2006 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 5 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Doi Number: 10.3923/ja.2006.16.22
  • Journal Name: Journal of Agronomy
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus, CAB Abstracts, Veterinary Science Database
  • Page Numbers: pp.16-22
  • Keywords: Economics, Energy ratio, Energy requirement, Organic farming, Turkey, Vineyards
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

An assessment was made of the energy efficiency, benefit/cost ratio and labour requirements for the production of raisin using organic and conventional farming techniques. Total energy requirement under organic raisin farming was 22,204.94 MJ ha-1 whereas 28,903.30 MJ ha-1 was consumed under conventional farming system. Organic raisin production was 23% more energy efficient than conventional production. The labour input per hectare was higher for organic systems compared with conventional production. The share of renewable energy input use in the total energy input is 23.92% on organic production and 6.27% on conventional production. © 2006 Asian Network for Scientific Information.