Energy efficiency in agriculture

Energy efficiency in agriculture refers to reducing the amount of energy required to provide agricultural products and services. The European Commission has policies related to energy efficiency, including in agriculture. The European Union has established measures to promote energy efficiency, including setting targets for energy savings, and requiring energy audits and management plans for large companies. The AGREE project conducted studies on energy efficiency in different agricultural production systems and proposed measures for improvement. The results of the project were summarized in reports that highlighted the opportunities and drawbacks for energy efficiency in agriculture in different European countries. Improving energy efficiency in agriculture contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.[1]

  1. ^ Makarski, Julie; Brouwers, Melissa C. (2014-08-15). "The AGREE Enterprise: a decade of advancing clinical practice guidelines". Implementation Science. 9 (1): 103. doi:10.1186/s13012-014-0103-2. ISSN 1748-5908. PMC 4148001. PMID 25123781.