Date: Monday, 24 June 2024
Time: 15:00 - 16:00 CEST
Session code 1AO.1
Mobilising biomass resources
Harnessing Agricultural Residues and Intermediate Crops for Sustainable Biomass Provisioning in Sweden
Short Introductive summary
This project focuses on assessing the feasibility of a sustainable intensification strategy that combines large-scale removal of agricultural residues with the cultivation of intermediate crops (IC) to contribute to meeting the growing demand for biomass. The study involves an analysis of agricultural data, considering factors such as residue production, potential IC cultivation, and the impact on soil organic carbon (SOC) contributions. We explore the spatial variations in biomass availability and the effectiveness of incorporating ICs in mitigating negative environmental effects in Sweden. Initial results indicate substantial biomass potential from crop residues and ICs, with spatial variations in availability. Including ICs in crop rotations is suggested as a strategy to offset the negative effects of residue removal on SOC stocks in specific regions. The study suggests the adoption of region-specific sustainable intensification practices, emphasizing the benefits of enhancing bioeconomy feedstock while mitigating detrimental effects on SOC stocks in Sweden.
Presenter
Sergio Alejandro BARRIOS LATORRE
Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet, Biosystems and Technology Dpt.
Presenter's biography
Doctoral student at SLU researching environmental effects of agricultural biomass utilization. My research focuses on the removal of crop residues in combination with the use of intermediate crops, as a method of sustainable intensification in agricultural systems.
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Co-authors:
H. Aronsson, Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet, Uppsala, SWEDEN
M. Viketoft, Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet, Uppsala, SWEDEN
T. Prade, Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet, Alnarp, SWEDEN
Session reference: 1AO.1.1