Biogeochemical simulation models are important tools for describing and quantifying the
contribution of agricultural systems to C sequestration and GHG source/sink status. The …

There is a need to conceive and support bioeconomy strategies within the context of
sustainable development in the European Union. A holistic vision regarding the deployment …

Abstract Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a methodological framework that estimates
environmental impacts of products, systems or services in a life cycle perspective (from …

Cost-efficient, environmental-friendly and socially sustainable biomass supply chains are
urgently needed to achieve the 2020 targets of the Strategic Energy Technologies-Plan of …

Winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus L., WOSR) is the major oil crop cultivated in Europe.
Rapeseed oil is predominantly used for production of biodiesel. The framework of the …

The agro-ecosystem model Daisy was used to explore the long-term fate of nitrogen (N) after
land application of compost and digestate (based on source separated organic municipal …

The sustainability of sugarcane farming for biofuel has recently become a subject of debate,
because its expansion may contribute significantly to global climate change mitigation. Here …

The cultivation of miscanthus (Miscanthus x Giganteus) as biomass for energy production
has increased year by year due to its agronomical performances. In particular, in France …

Agriculture ranks as one of the top contributors to global warming and nutrient pollution.
Quantifying life cycle environmental impacts from agricultural production serves as a …

Several attempts have been made to harmonize guidelines for environmental footprints of
food and beverages. For example, the food Sustainable Consumption and Production …