Water and Carbon Footprints of Biomass Production Assets: Drip and Center Pivot Irrigation Systems

Studies on the environmental footprints of agricultural production have strong links with 4 out 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) established by United Nations. Irrigation systems are essential tools for increasing yields, particularly in arid regions. However, and assembly these can significant impacts, including excessive water consumption greenhouse gas emissions. Although studies approached biomass production, few them provided data about asset depreciation, such as irrigation systems, machinery, etc. Trying to fill this gap, study aimed at determining carbon two commonly used systems: center pivot drip. Several variables, irrigated area, pump power, filter type, system flow, pipe length, were analyzed determine each component systems. The results reveal that materials pipes filters had most impact footprints, galvanized steel sand having highest footprints. Additionally, area affected drip differently, depreciation being a variable both These support development sustainable practices reduce impacts while enhancing yields. Decision-makers use information establish life-cycle database evaluate