Table 18 Energy intensity data for agricultural inputs production94.

From: Framing a novel holistic energy subsystem structure for water-energy-food nexus based on existing literature (basic concepts)

Agricultural inputs

Energy requirement (MJ/Kg)

Nitrogen (N)

78.1

Phosphate (P2O5)

17.4

Potassium (K2O)

13.7

Organic Manure

0.3

Insecticides

58

Fungicides

115

Herbicides

295

Seeds

25