Antonucci, Martina (A.A. 2019/2020) The energy cost of food production: the case of agricolture and livestock. Tesi di Laurea in Energy markets and industrial organization, Luiss Guido Carli, relatore Emanuele Tarantino, pp. 80. [Bachelor's Degree Thesis]

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An overview of energy demand for food primary production. General framework on energy efficiency and development of renewable energies for a sustainable future. Energy consumption in agriculture: absolute and share value. A concise energy framework. Organic agriculture and its role in the food production system. An overview on organic and conventional agriculture. Synthetic fertilizers and pesticides: production and impact on energy demand. Products of the land: consumption of energy in agriculture. Economics of agricultural production. Energy for primary production. Agriculture and fossil fuel: a challenge for the future. Breathing the same air: consumption of energy in farming. Case study: correlation between price structure and electricity demand. Energy waste in food production: environmental impact. Food waste is energy waste. An Italian study on food waste. Possible approaches for the future. Renewable energy supply options for the agri-food chain. Renewable energy-agriculture-environment in BRICS. Towards a sustainable agri-food chain production.

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Bibliografia: pp. 73-78.

Thesis Type:	Bachelor's Degree Thesis
Institution:	Luiss Guido Carli
Degree Program:	Bachelor's Degree Programs > Bachelor's Degree Program in Economics and Management (L-18)
Chair:	Energy markets and industrial organization
Thesis Supervisor:	Tarantino, Emanuele
Academic Year:	2019/2020
Session:	Autumn
Deposited by:	Alessandro Perfetti
Date Deposited:	25 Mar 2021 11:39
Last Modified:	25 Mar 2021 11:39
URI:	https://tesi.luiss.it/id/eprint/28795

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