Which indicators and technological solutions are adapted to finely assess the energy performance of farms?

Abstract

This paper is focused on the study of both, methodological and technological solutions to assess energetic performances of farms at the field or operation level. Based on a study of existing energy diagnostics and farming operations, new energy performance indicators adapted to the different spatial and temporal scales considered are put forward. The implementation of the indicators asks raises the questions about the technological availability of solutions to measure, to collect and to store data needed data for their calculation at a reasonable cost for the farmer.