Energy returns in agriculture, with specific reference to developing countries

B.S. Pathak and Daljit Singh

Energy, 1978, vol. 3, issue 2, 119-126

Abstract: Quantitative data are presented for energy inputs and outputs for selected crops in India using either bullock-operated or tractor-operated farms. It is shown that large ratios are obtained for the energ outputs divided by the energy inputs. Preferred allocation of energy resources to the agricultural sector i recommended.

Date: 1978
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DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(78)90065-8

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