Repositioning fertilizer manufacturing subsidies for improving food security and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in China
China removed fertilizer manufacturing subsidies from 2015 to 2018 to bolster market-oriented reforms and foster environmentally sustainable practices. However, the impact of this policy reform on food security and the environment remains inadequately evaluated. Moreover, although green and low-carb...
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| author | Zongyi Wu Xiaolong Feng Yumei Zhang Shenggen Fan |
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| description | China removed fertilizer manufacturing subsidies from 2015 to 2018 to bolster market-oriented reforms and foster environmentally sustainable practices. However, the impact of this policy reform on food security and the environment remains inadequately evaluated. Moreover, although green and low-carbon technologies offer environmental advantages, their widespread adoption is hindered by prohibitively high costs. This study analyzes the impact of removing fertilizer manufacturing subsidies and explores the potential feasibility of redirecting fertilizer manufacturing subsidies to invest in the diffusion of these technologies. Utilizing the China Agricultural University Agri-food Systems model, we analyzed the potential for achieving mutually beneficial outcomes regarding food security and environmental sustainability. The findings indicate that removing fertilizer manufacturing subsidies has reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from agricultural activities by 3.88 million metric tons, with minimal impact on food production. Redirecting fertilizer manufacturing subsidies to invest in green and low-carbon technologies, including slow and controlled-release fertilizer, organic–inorganic compound fertilizers, and machine deep placement of fertilizer, emerges as a strategy to concurrently curtail GHG emissions, ensure food security, and secure robust economic returns. Finally, we propose a comprehensive set of government interventions, including subsidies, field guidance, and improved extension systems, to promote the widespread adoption of these technologies. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-2fedbb96ce5848c98e84e92dfa6e53a82025-07-02T05:27:13ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Journal of Integrative Agriculture2095-31192024-02-01232430443Repositioning fertilizer manufacturing subsidies for improving food security and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in ChinaZongyi Wu0Xiaolong Feng1Yumei Zhang2Shenggen Fan3Academy of Global Food Economics and Policy, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; College of Economics and Management, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, ChinaAcademy of Global Food Economics and Policy, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; College of Economics and Management, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; Correspondence Xiaolong Feng, Tel: +86-10-62737177Academy of Global Food Economics and Policy, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; College of Economics and Management, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, ChinaAcademy of Global Food Economics and Policy, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; College of Economics and Management, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, ChinaChina removed fertilizer manufacturing subsidies from 2015 to 2018 to bolster market-oriented reforms and foster environmentally sustainable practices. However, the impact of this policy reform on food security and the environment remains inadequately evaluated. Moreover, although green and low-carbon technologies offer environmental advantages, their widespread adoption is hindered by prohibitively high costs. This study analyzes the impact of removing fertilizer manufacturing subsidies and explores the potential feasibility of redirecting fertilizer manufacturing subsidies to invest in the diffusion of these technologies. Utilizing the China Agricultural University Agri-food Systems model, we analyzed the potential for achieving mutually beneficial outcomes regarding food security and environmental sustainability. The findings indicate that removing fertilizer manufacturing subsidies has reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from agricultural activities by 3.88 million metric tons, with minimal impact on food production. Redirecting fertilizer manufacturing subsidies to invest in green and low-carbon technologies, including slow and controlled-release fertilizer, organic–inorganic compound fertilizers, and machine deep placement of fertilizer, emerges as a strategy to concurrently curtail GHG emissions, ensure food security, and secure robust economic returns. Finally, we propose a comprehensive set of government interventions, including subsidies, field guidance, and improved extension systems, to promote the widespread adoption of these technologies.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095311923004549food securityfertilizer manufacturing subsidiesagri-food systemsgreenhouse gas emissions |
| spellingShingle | Zongyi Wu Xiaolong Feng Yumei Zhang Shenggen Fan Repositioning fertilizer manufacturing subsidies for improving food security and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in China Journal of Integrative Agriculture food security fertilizer manufacturing subsidies agri-food systems greenhouse gas emissions |
| title | Repositioning fertilizer manufacturing subsidies for improving food security and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in China |
| title_full | Repositioning fertilizer manufacturing subsidies for improving food security and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in China |
| title_fullStr | Repositioning fertilizer manufacturing subsidies for improving food security and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in China |
| title_full_unstemmed | Repositioning fertilizer manufacturing subsidies for improving food security and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in China |
| title_short | Repositioning fertilizer manufacturing subsidies for improving food security and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in China |
| title_sort | repositioning fertilizer manufacturing subsidies for improving food security and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in china |
| topic | food security fertilizer manufacturing subsidies agri-food systems greenhouse gas emissions |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095311923004549 |
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