Energy production in agriculture to tackle climate change
Pinta F., Ducastel A., Dumas P., Hrabanski M., Chidikofan G.F.. 2026. In : Blanfort Vincent (ed.), Hrabanski Marie (ed.), Demenois Julien (ed.). Climate impacts and challenges in agriculture, forests and food systems. Perspectives on the Global South. Cham : Springer; Ed. Quae, p. 295-304.
Agriculture heavily relies on energy, especially fossil fuels, which played a key role in the Green Revolution but also contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. Agri-food systems account for about 30% of global energy use, with most consumed after harvest in transport, processing, and distribution. However, agriculture also has strong potential to produce renewable energy. This chapter examines energy generation from biomass and the integration of electricity production into farming. Special attention is given to agrivoltaics as a promising solution.
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Agents Cirad, auteurs de cette publication :
- Ducastel Antoine — Es / UMR ART-DEV
- Dumas Patrice — Es / UMR CIRED
- Hrabanski Marie — Es / UMR ART-DEV
- Pinta François — Persyst / UPR BioWooEB
