Title:
Sustainable Biomass Production - Sustainable Agriculture
Author(s):
Lutzenberger, A.K.
Document(s):
Paper
Abstract:
During the last years the discussion about an efficient handling of materials and resources focused on abiotic materials. In fact it was suggested, special in the energy sector, that biotic materials are able to replace fossil fuels on a big scale. But biotic resources are not endless and there are directly connected to other natural resources use like water and applicable area for forestry and agriculture. In the actual discussion about the use of Biomass, the competition between feed, food, fuel and fiber use is a main item. It is important to create a sustainable biomass production that meets different demands of abiotic resources. The agriculture of the future is facing numerous tasks and challenges. However, many of its goals are diametrically opposed to one another, so a major challenge will be to find a consensus incorporating as many goals as possible and preventing as much as possible damages. In addition this agriculture must be be kept to a manageable level and price.
Keywords:
agriculture, biodiversity, climate change, greenhouse gases (GHG), land use, resources, sustainability, soil
Topic:
Biomass Policies, Markets and Sustainability
Subtopic:
Optimising and indirect effects of biomass production and biomass use
Event:
19th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
OC12.2
Pages:
2427 - 2430
ISBN-13:
978-88-89407-55-4
ISBN-10:
88-89407-55-7
Paper DOI:
10.5071/19thEUBCE2011-OC12.2
Price:
FREE
