Green Technologies for a More Sustainable Agriculture
- by Jim Hrubovcak, Utpal Vasavada and Joseph Aldy
- 7/1/1999
Overview
For U.S. agriculture to continue along a sustainable path of economic development, further production increases must be generated by technologies that are both profitable and more environmentally benign. In this context, we assess the role of these green or sustainable technologies in steering agriculture along a more sustainable path. However, the lack of markets for the environmental attributes associated with green technologies can limit their development. In addition, simply making a technology available does not mean it will be adopted. Experience with green technologies such as conservation tillage, integrated pest management, enhanced nutrient management, and precision agriculture demonstrates that even when technologies are profitable, barriers to adopting new practices can limit their effectiveness.
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Frontmatter (Title page, Contents, Summary)
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Introduction
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The Sustainability Issue--Background
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The Case for a More Sustainable Agriculture
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Steering Agriculture in a More Sustainable Direction--The Role of Green Technologies
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Can Green Technologies Meet Sustainability Goals? Impediments to Overcome
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Conclusions
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References
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Appendix 1--Farm Level Case Studies on Profitability-Environment Tradeoffs
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Appendix 2--Workshop on the Economics of Sustainable Agriculture
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