Agriculture 3E with Camelina

Faced with the growing vulnerability of Algerian agriculture this book explores an integrated approach combining water saving energy efficiency and alternative cultivation. Camelina sativa a hardy oilseed adapted to semi-arid zones is studied under four irrigation regimes in the Aurès region (Algeria). The moderate deficit regime (T2 75% ETc) stands out for its performance: 16000 m³ of water saved over 40 ha (equivalent to 60 households for a year) 8421 kWh of energy gained (70 days of continuous operation of a cold room) and 4.27 t of CO₂ avoided (five Algiers-Dakar journeys). Despite a 20% drop in yield quality improved (+8% protein +8.2% water efficiency) and the feed value of oilcake increased (+41%). The book also presents an analysis of the link between irrigation electricity consumption and emissions using sustainability indicators. Perfectly in line with the FAO's Millennium Development Goals: 2 6 and 7 Irrigation Deficit proposes concrete ways of adapting agricultural systems to semi-arid climates.