But is it carbon neutral?
replyHow much energy in terms of calories does one get per acre?
What is the equivalent energy input in terms of diesel and so forth?
Why would you use diesel as input when you are making fuel? Just use part of the fuel you are making as input for the next crop.
replyWe will have to see if Deere's new tractor which runs on E98 actually makes it to market.
replyThe blunt question is:
>How many calories of energy to grow 1 calorie of corn (using modern industrial farming practices)
Another commenter said this ratio is 1.3 in favor of output.
replyInteresting --- does that also include considerations such as oil for lubrication and fertilizer sourcing?
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