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This study aimed to determine the greenhouse gases (GHGs) emissions from the sugarcane crop, sugar and jaggery production. Also, it highlights the opportunities to minimize the GHGs emissions from the sugarcane cultivation. The required data were collected from face-to-face interview with farmers, research papers and discussion with experts. The analysis was carried out as per guideline prescribed by ISO 14040 and 14,044 using excel spread sheet. The GHGs emissions from sugarcane cultivation in terms of Kg CO2eq ha−1 y, Kg CO2eq ton−1 cane, Kg CO2eq kg−1 sugar and Kg CO2eq kg−1 jaggery were 16,796.2, 118.89, 0.99 and 1.33, respectively. Sugarcane crop itself sequestrates 55% of carbon emitted from the sugar production. Sugarcane trash (35%) contributing highest GHGs emissions shares among the other emissions sources. The scope to save the GHGs emissions was observed in sugarcane trash management practices. The effective trash management practices can save near about 35% GHGs emissions. The acceptance of modern developed technologies, viz. sugarcane nursery, drip irrigation system and fuel efficient agricultural machineries, can save the GHGs emissions.
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Powar, R.V., Mehetre, S.A., Powar, T.R. et al. Life Cycle Assessment-Based Comparison of Sugar and Jaggery Production: A Case Study from Western Maharashtra, India. Sugar Tech 24, 551–562 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12355-021-01046-7
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