How Eco-Efficient Are Low-Input Cropping Systems in Western Europe, and What Can Be Done to Improve Their Eco-Efficiency?
Low-input cropping systems were introduced in Western Europe to reduce the environmental impacts of intensive farming, but some of their benefits are offset by lower yields. In this paper, we review studies that used Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to investigate the effects of reducing external inputs...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-09-01
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| Series: | Sustainability |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/5/9/3722 |