IDENTIFYING DATA FOR HORTICULTURE CATEGORIES TO PROPOSE A STANDARD CARBON FOOTPRINT MODEL
Choinova, Viliuia (2023)
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023060220917
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023060220917
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This study aims to identify the data requirements for horticulture categories to
propose a standard carbon footprint model. Focusing on the specific case of
strawberry production, the research questions addressed are: 1) How does the
carbon emission footprint of strawberries compare with the HortiFootprint
Category Rules (HFCR)? and 2) What are the data requirement themes. To
model the carbon emissions of strawberries based on the findings of the first
research question?
To attain these objectives, a comprehensive literature review was conducted to
gather existing knowledge on the carbon emissions of strawberries. A case study
analysis was employed, selecting representative strawberry production cases to
analyse their carbon emissions. Primary data was collected through surveys and
interviews with strawberry farmers, providing insights into production practices
and resource inputs.
Data compilation involved collecting and organizing data from various sources,
including government reports, industry databases, and research studies.
The findings of the study were compared with the HFCR through comparative
analysis to evaluate the carbon emission footprint of strawberries and identify any
gaps or differences in approaches. The comparative analysis facilitated the
identification of data requirement themes for modelling the carbon emissions of
strawberries.
The results of this study contribute to the development of a standard carbon
footprint model for horticulture categories, specifically focusing on strawberries.
The identified data requirements can guide future research and support
stakeholders in measuring and reducing the environmental impact of strawberry
production. Furthermore, the methodology employed in this study can serve as a
basis for studying other horticultural products and expanding the proposed
carbon footprint model to cover a wider range of categories.
propose a standard carbon footprint model. Focusing on the specific case of
strawberry production, the research questions addressed are: 1) How does the
carbon emission footprint of strawberries compare with the HortiFootprint
Category Rules (HFCR)? and 2) What are the data requirement themes. To
model the carbon emissions of strawberries based on the findings of the first
research question?
To attain these objectives, a comprehensive literature review was conducted to
gather existing knowledge on the carbon emissions of strawberries. A case study
analysis was employed, selecting representative strawberry production cases to
analyse their carbon emissions. Primary data was collected through surveys and
interviews with strawberry farmers, providing insights into production practices
and resource inputs.
Data compilation involved collecting and organizing data from various sources,
including government reports, industry databases, and research studies.
The findings of the study were compared with the HFCR through comparative
analysis to evaluate the carbon emission footprint of strawberries and identify any
gaps or differences in approaches. The comparative analysis facilitated the
identification of data requirement themes for modelling the carbon emissions of
strawberries.
The results of this study contribute to the development of a standard carbon
footprint model for horticulture categories, specifically focusing on strawberries.
The identified data requirements can guide future research and support
stakeholders in measuring and reducing the environmental impact of strawberry
production. Furthermore, the methodology employed in this study can serve as a
basis for studying other horticultural products and expanding the proposed
carbon footprint model to cover a wider range of categories.