Fertilizer use and agricultural practices in the paradox of maize crop production and environmental sustainability
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Agricultural land use and maize production increase CO2 emissions, impacting environmental quality. China must implement policies to reduce emissions for long-term sustainability and mitigate pollution
Area Of Science
- Environmental Science
- Agricultural Economics
- Climate Change Studies
Background
- Pollution, particularly greenhouse gas emissions like carbon dioxide (CO2), poses significant risks to human health, ecosystems, and societal well-being.
- Human activities are the primary drivers of CO2 emissions, with agricultural practices being a notable contributor.
- Understanding the intricate relationship between agricultural inputs and environmental quality is crucial for sustainable development.
Purpose Of The Study
- To investigate the association between maize production, yield, fertilizer consumption, agricultural land use, and environmental quality in China.
- To analyze the short- and long-run dynamics of these variables using an asymmetric Nonlinear Autoregressive Distributed Lag (NARDL) approach.
- To assess the robustness of the identified relationships using a Robust Least Squares method.
Main Methods
- Asymmetric Nonlinear Autoregressive Distributed Lag (NARDL) model to analyze short- and long-run dynamics.
- Robust Least Squares (RLS) method for parameter estimation and robustness checks.
- Utilized annual time-series datasets for China, focusing on maize crop production, yield, fertilizer consumption, land use, and environmental quality indicators.
Main Results
- Long-run analysis revealed that maize crop production and agricultural land use positively impact CO2 emissions (p<0.001).
- Maize yield demonstrated a detrimental effect on environmental quality, while also showing an unfavorable relationship with CO2 emissions.
- Robust Least Squares analysis confirmed a positive influence of maize crop production, fertilizer consumption, and agricultural land use on environmental quality (p<0.004).
Conclusions
- Maize production and land use are significant drivers of CO2 emissions in China.
- While increasing maize yield may negatively affect environmental quality, policies should focus on sustainable agricultural practices.
- China's commitment to reducing CO2 emissions and adopting sustainable policies is vital for global environmental health.
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