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Life cycle analysis of greenhouse gas emissions from organic and conventional food production systems, with and without bio-energy options

J.M. CooperNafferton Ecological Farming Group, Newcastle University, Nafferton Farm, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7XD, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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G. ButlerNafferton Ecological Farming Group, Newcastle University, Nafferton Farm, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7XD, UK
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C. LeifertNafferton Ecological Farming Group, Newcastle University, Nafferton Farm, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7XD, UK
Pages 185-192 | Received 12 Mar 2010, Accepted 16 May 2011, Published online: 18 Jun 2021

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