Energy Balance Assessment in Agricultural Systems; An Approach to Diversification

The energy in agricultural systems is two-fold: transformation and utilization. assessment proper use of important to achieve economic benefits overall sustainability. Therefore, this study was conducted evaluate the balance crop livestock production, net ratio (NER), water efficiency (WUE) crops a selected farm Sri Lanka using life cycle (LCA) approach. In order assess diversification, 18 5 types were used. data obtained from records, personal contacts, previously published literature. Accordingly, production −316.87 GJ ha−1 Year−1 758.73 Year−1, respectively. related WUE 31.35 MJ m−3. total 736.2 Year−1. results show negative indicating an efficient system, while comparatively higher loss shown sector. procedure followed can be used diversified systems, which for This further developed carbon footprint systems.