Energy Inputs in Food Crop Production in Developing and Developed Nations

Abstract

Detailed energy outputs and inputs were assessed for the following crops, cultured in the U.S. and developing countries: corn, wheat, rice, soy, potato, cassava, tomato, citrus and apple. In addition, the labor input for each crop was analyzed.

Keywords

• Agriculture
• crops
• developed and developing countries
• energy
• food
• renewable energy