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International Journal of Farm Sciences
Improving Use of Crop Residues in India
2022 •
rachna Dua
Agriculture is facing many challenges all over the world and to achieve the sustainability goals of United Nations, it must meet the needs of present and future generations while ensuring profitability, healthy environment and social and economic equity. Agriculture is the backbone of Indian economy. About 52 per cent of Indian population depends directly on agriculture and it accounts for around 18.1 per cent of GDP. With increasing production, a large amount of crop residue is produced which if unsustainably managed leads to loss of a resource that otherwise can be gainfully used. That is why it is said that crop residue is not a liability but an asset. In this context, it is felt that there is an increased need for sustainable use of crop residue more than ever. Hence this review article aims at exploring the improving use of crop residues of major crops in India. Many new technical and policy options for diversified use of crop residue such as central sector schemes, zero tillage, development and promotion of appropriate crop machinery, crop diversification, bio-energy promotion etc have been discussed in the article. It also highlights the recurring problem of crop residue burning which has got the attention of one and all in the northwestern parts of India. It is felt that the farmers must be convinced and motivated to manage their crop residue in the best possible way for which they must be empowered by the government. Keywords: Crop diversification; crop residue; happy seeder; zero tillag
Environment International
World crop residues production and implications of its use as a biofuel
2005 •
Rattan Lal
ASSESSMENT OF BIOENERGY POTENTIAL OF CROP RESIDUES THROUGH SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION AND AVAILABILITY PERSPECTIVES: A CASE STUDY OF JALGAON DISTRICT (MS) INDIA
IJAR Indexing
Biomass waste obtained from agro-industry can serve as a suitable substrate for ethanol production. However, it has a major limitation regarding availability of systematic information related to distribution of biomass among the region. Present work focused on development of a systematic approach for estimation of bioenergy potential of agricultural waste through a case study of Jalgaon district over the period 2009-2013. Estimated average residue yield of major crops of the region was calculated using experimentally derived values of crop residual index and secondary data of crop yield generated through various sources. The crop wise availability and its density in the region were demonstrated by Geographical Information System (GIS) mapping technique. The carbohydrate and thermal potential of the region was also derived which will help to enlighten the opportunities and challenges for bioenergy sector in the region. It was found that on an average 0.75 million metric tons of lignocellulosic biomass was produced during 2009-13 with highest density of crop residues recorded in the North and North East parts of the District. Annual thermal and carbohydrate potential of the district was recorded as 12.433 PJ and 437. 84 thousand Metric tons, respectively.
Energy Policy
Assessing the potentials of agricultural residues for energy: What the CDM experience of India tells us about their availability
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abigail fallot
Bhartiya Krishi Anusandhan Patrika, Volume 38 Issue 3: 267-275 (September 2023)
A Study of Generation and Regulation of Crop Residue: Bioenergy
Arcc Journals
Background: Agricultural residues are a significant part of the waste generated in India. It is challenging for farmers to manage surplus crop residue sustainably because of large production and limited options. Ultimately, most farmers burn crop residue without giving it a second thought. Besides affecting the environment, burning crop residues also reduces soil fertility, soil nutrient content and soil organic humus levels by releasing greenhouse gases. Methods: This study was conducted to identify surplus crop residues available and their current uses. Vidarbha region in Maharashtra was selected for the study and cotton, tur and soybean crops were selected since these are the most commonly grown crops there. A man-to-man survey was conducted to determine the type and amount of crop residue available and how it is currently being used. Three farmlands in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra were selected for the study. Four different varieties of cotton, tur and soybean were grown on three farms. The yield and crop residue generated were measured per unit area. Analysis of crop residue availability was conducted using statistical methods. Result: Based on the study, it can be concluded that biomass waste is abundantly available and there is potential to generate bioenergy by utilizing agricultural waste effectively. Furthermore, the regression study shows that crop output is a major predictor of crop residue generated.
Availability Assessment of Crop residue Potential for Electric Power Generation in Punjab, India: A Review
2020 •
H S Dhaliwal
Biomass residues are renewable, reliable and economical resource of energy for both developed and developing countries. Punjab being an agricultural dominating state has innumerable prospective of agricultural crop residues. This paper reviews the results obtained from various previous studies, which had estimated the crop residue potentials for power generation in the state. If we use this crop residue as a fuel in biomass power plants, it will not only provide enough electric power to the state but also provide solution to the biggest setback of burning the crop residues in the fields of state. The viability and practicability of exhilarate the new biomass power plants primarily depends upon the availability of fuel i.e. crop residue. Hence before planning to find the optimal locations of biomass power plants and centers for collecting the fuel in the state, it is quiet necessary to evaluate the availability of agricultural crop residues biomass and energy content of this biomass ...
Research Article
On and Off Farm Crop Residue Management: A brief review on Options, Benefits, Drawbacks, Limitations and Policy Interventions Deepti Singh
2022 •
Journal of Cereal Research
India ranks as second largest country for agro-based economy having about 1.79 MKM2 agricultural land that generates approximately 686 Million Tonnes (MT) of gross crop residues including approximately 234 MT surplus residues annually. In 686 MT crop residue, contribution of crop types as well as states is variable. In the present study, the role of crop residue as an important natural and renewable resource along with their on and off farm management options having their own benefits, drawbacks and limitations were discussed. Various terminologies used for crops’ residue and methodologies used to estimate their generation potential were analysed. Different factors regulating the crop residue usage for diverse purposes which affects their end use were identified and listed. As, raw and condensed form of crop residues have different physico-chemical properties and resource value. Various on and off farm crop residue management options including crop residue burning, residue removal, residue retention, residue incorporation, composting, biochar production, livestock feed, mushroom cultivation, biofuel biogas and bioenergy production from different crop residues were compared. Various Government initiatives to minimise and support the unsustainable and sustainable crop residue management options, respectively were reviewed.
Journal of Cereal Research
Crop Residue Management Options, Environmental implications, Limitations and Policy Interventions: A brief review
Usha Mina
On and Off Farm Crop Residue Management: A brief review on Options, Benefits, Drawbacks, Limitations and Policy Interventions
On and Off Farm Crop Residue Management: A brief review on Options, Benefits, Drawbacks, Limitations and Policy Interventions
2022 •
Journal of Cereal Research, Usha Mina
India ranks as second largest country for agro-based economy having about 1.79 MKM 2 agricultural land that generates approximately 686 Million Tonnes (MT) of gross crop residues including approximately 234 MT surplus residues annually. In 686 MT crop residue, contribution of crop types as well as states is variable. In the present study, the role of crop residue as an important natural and renewable resource along with their on and off farm management options having their own benefits, drawbacks and limitations were discussed. Various terminologies used for crops' residue and methodoloies used to estimate their generation potential were analysed. Different factors regulating the crop residue usage for diverse purposes which affects their end use were identified and listed. As, raw and condensed form of crop residues have different physico-chemical properties and resource value. Various on and off farm crop residue management options including crop residue burning, residue removal, residue retention, residue incorporation, composting, biochar production, livestock feed, mushroom cultivation, biofuel biogas and bioenergy production from different crop residues were compared. Various Government initiatives to minimise and support the unsustainable and sustainable crop residue management options, respectively were reviewed.
