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Energy Analysis of Sugarcane Production in Morocco

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An energy analysis of sugarcane production in small and large farms was made in Morocco. Total energy expenditures were 64.90 and 47.83 GJ/ha and energy outputs were 100.80 and 85.80 GJ/ha in large and small farms, respectively. The output/input energy ratios were 1.6 and 1.8. The energy intensity lies between 0.7 and 0.8 MJ/kg and is one of the highest among sugarcane producing countries. Irrigation is the most energy consuming operation with about 50% of total energy inputs. Electricity, fertilizers, fuel, and machinery are the main energy inputs. The influence of the different inputs is discussed and practical measures for energy saving and environmental conservation based on energy analysis are discussed.

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  1. Centre Technique des Cultures Sucrieres, BP 79, Kenitra, Morocco

    Mohamed Mrini

  2. Rabat Instituts, Institut Agronomique et Veterinaire Hassan II, BP 6202, Morocco

    Faouzi Senhaji

  3. College of Agriculture and Life Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA

    David Pimentel

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Mrini, M., Senhaji, F. & Pimentel, D. Energy Analysis of Sugarcane Production in Morocco. Environment, Development and Sustainability 3, 109–126 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1011695731580

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