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Embodied energy trade and Energy in farming

Energy flows from embodied energy trade to energy in farming; energy flows from energy in farming to embodied energy trade.

Embodied energy trade (energy) and Energy in farming (energy): 2 relationships.

How they are linked

1. Energy flow

Physical flow · Direct · Embodied energy trade → Energy in farming

Fertiliser made from gas carries embedded energy onto farms.

2. Energy flow

Physical flow · 100% of flow · Energy in farming → Embodied energy trade

Food carries farm energy through supply chains.

  • 100% of Energy in farming's energy goes this way

Built from the site data on production routes, energy flows, industry value chains, input-output tables and prices.