GHG and NH3 Emissions vs. Energy Efficiency of Maize Production Technology: Evidence from Polish Farms; a Further Study

The paper determines the effect of selected cultivation technologies, including production chain energy inputs (growing, harvest, heap forming) on greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) to atmosphere. data for study was collected from 13 actually operating family farms ranging in size 2 ha, located Podlaskie voivodship (Poland). GHG and ammonia (NH3) natural mineral fertilisation as well GHGs carriers a form fuels (ON) were estimated. average sources analysed 1848.030 kg·CO2eq·ha?1 29.492 kg·CO2eq·t?1 green forage yield. NH3 per hectare 15,261.808 kg 248.871 NH3·t?1 strongest impact environment, due atmosphere, thus contributing effect, is nitrogen fertilisation, both natural. On average, technologies under study, 61% total came fertilisation. correlated with efficiency, calculated at previous research stage, applied. There negative correlation (r = ?0.80) between features studied, which means that higher efficiency silage maize plantations, lower air pollution study. It so important prevent environmental degradation continue, conduct in-depth, interdisciplinary reducing consumption crop striving increase efficiency.