GreyWaterFootprintIndicatorofWaterPollutionintheProductionofOrganicvs.ConventionalCottonin
India
Authors
Nicolas Franke and Ruth Mathews, Water Footprint Network
Acknowledgments
The project presented in this report was funded by the C&A Foundation.
We would like to thank Erika Zarate and Derk Kuiper for their contribution to Phase 1 of this project
and to Guoping Zhang and Arjen Hoekstra for their review.
We would like to thank the Grey Water Footprint Expert Panel, for their contributions to the grey
water footprint guidelines: Aaldrik Tiktak (Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency,
Netherlands), Alain Renard (Sustainable Business Development, C&A, Brussels), Bernd Lennartz
(Faculty for Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Rostock University, Germany), Himanshu Joshi
(Indian Institute of Technology at Roorkee (U.P.), India), Julian Dawson (The James Hutton Institute,
Craigiebuckler, Scotland UK), Ranvir Singh (Massey University, New Zealand), Roger Moussa (French
National Institute of Agricultural Research, France), Richard Coupe (U.S. Geological Survey, Pearl,
Mississippi), Mark Huijbregts (Radboud University Nijmegen, Netherlands), Colin Brown (University
of York – UK), Mathias Zessner (Vienna University of Technology, Austria), and Merete Styczen (KU‐
Life, Copenhagen, Denmark).
We would also like to thank Mr. Sumit Garg and Ms. Rosanne Gray from CottonConnect for their
valuable work related to the collection and verification of data from the farms in India.
We are grateful to Mr. Phil Chamberlain and Alain Renard from C&A for their support of the Water
Footprint Network’s mission and for the application of the grey water footprint method at C&A.
The material and conclusions contained in this publication are for information purposes only and the
authors offer no guarantee for the accuracy and completeness of its contents. All liability for the
integrity, confidentiality or timeliness of this publication or for any damages resulting from the use
of information herein is expressly excluded. Under no circumstances shall the partners be liable for
any financial or consequential loss relating to this product. The publication is based on expert
contributions, has been refined in a consultation process and carefully compiled into the present
form. The partners of the initiative consider it a living document that will be adapted to the
circumstances based on new findings and concepts, future experiences and lessons learnt.
Contents
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Contents
Figures and Tables .............................................................................................................................. 4
Foreword ................................................................................................................................................... 5
Executive Summary ................................................................................................................................... 6
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 8
2. Objective ........................................................................................................................................ 9
3. Method and data ............................................................................................................................ 9
3.1. Grey water footprint .......................................................................................................................... 9
3.1.1. The grey water footprint of a farm ..................................................................................... 10
3.1.2. The grey water footprint per unit of crop ........................................................................... 10
3.2. Grey water footprint expert panel guidelines .................................................................................. 11
3.2.1. Handling of organic pesticides ............................................................................................ 11
3.2.2. Nitrogen and phosphorous leaching from compost ........................................................... 12
3.2.3. Leaching‐runoff fractions of phosphorous and pesticides .................................................. 12
3.2.4. Ambient water quality standards and natural background concentrations ....................... 13
3.3. Recalculation of GWF of Phase I ....................................................................................................... 14
3.3.1. Values used for leaching‐runoff fractions ........................................................................... 14
3.3.2. Values used for maximum allowable concentrations ......................................................... 14
3.3.3. Values used for natural background concentration ............................................................ 15
3.4. Farms sampled ................................................................................................................................. 15
3.5. Analysis of farming practices ............................................................................................................ 17
4. Results .......................................................................................................................................... 18
4.1. Conventional farming systems ......................................................................................................... 18
4.2. Organic farming systems .................................................................................................................. 19
4.3. Comparison between conventional and organic farming systems .................................................. 20
5. Conclusion .................................................................................................................................... 23
References ........................................................................................................................................ 24
Annex I – Expert Panel ............................................................................................................................. 25
Annex II – Quality standards and natural background concentrations used .......................................... 26
Annex III – Conventional and organic fertilizers and pesticides used by farmers for cotton cultivation in India, for the two samples analysed ....................................................................................................... 28
Annex IV – Grey water footprint for the 240 conventional farms ...................................................... ‐ 38 ‐
Annex V – Grey water footprint for the 240 organic farms ................................................................ ‐ 63 ‐
Figures and Tables
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FiguresandTables
Figures
Figure 1: Location of the Indian districts selected for this study. (Zarate et al., 2011) ............................... 16
Figure 2: Description of the samples used for the evaluation of grey water footprints from conventional
and organic cotton cultivation in India. (Zarate et al., 2011) ...................................................................... 16
Figure 3: Grey water footprint related to the corresponding yield for the conventional farmers. ............ 18
Figure 4: Grey water footprint related to the corresponding yield for the organic farmers. ..................... 19
Figure 5: Comparing grey water footprint related to the corresponding yield between conventional and
organic farmers. .......................................................................................................................................... 21
Tables
Table 1: Minimum and maximum default values to be used for leaching‐runoff fractions. ....................... 13
Table 2: Average default values to be used for leaching‐runoff fractions. ................................................. 13
Table 3: Maximum allowable concentration for phosphorous suggested by the Expert Panel. ................. 15
Table 4: Determining pesticides for the grey water footprint in conventional farming. ............................. 19
Table 5: Overall results of conventional and organic farming. ................................................................... 20
Table 6: Top 10 highest grey water footprint per tonne comparing conventional and organic farms. ...... 21
Table 7: Determining fertilizers for the grey water footprint. ..................................................................... 22
Table 8: Members of the grey water footprint expert panel 2012. ............................................................. 25
Table 9: Quality standards and natural background concentrations used for grey water footprint
calculations. ................................................................................................................................................. 26
Table 10: Summary of fertilizers and its composition for conventional farming. (Zarate et al., 2011) ...... 28
Table 11: Summary of pesticides and its composition for conventional farming. (Zarate et al., 2011) ...... 30
Table 12: Summary of fertilizers and its composition for organic farming. (Zarate et al., 2011) ............... 33
Table 13: Summary of pesticides used for organic farming. (Zarate et al., 2011) ...................................... 35
Foreword
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Foreword
Sustainability has a long‐standing tradition at C&A, and has been an integral part of corporate
management for over 20 years. The availability and quality of water resources is a key concern for textile
companies as population growth, changing lifestyle patterns and increasing urbanization and
industrialization, coupled with climate change implications, are increasing pressures on limited water
supplies. With a globally distributed supply chain, C&A’s business touches many areas facing long‐term
water shortages or poor water quality due to unsustainable use.
In support of its strategy to improve the sustainability of its cotton clothing supply chain and ultimately
improve the sustainability of the industry as a whole, C&A engaged the Water Footprint Network (WFN)
to conduct a comparison of the grey water footprint, an indicator of water pollution, arising from
conventional versus organic cotton agriculture. Using data collected from farms in India, this study is the
first of its kind to document the grey water footprint reduction opportunities in cotton farming through
changes in farming practices. The results point to how C&A and others could help farmers reduce the
pollution load coming from cotton agriculture and lessen its impact on freshwater resources.
In the context of the world’s water challenges, there is an urgent need for sustainable use of limited
water resources. This publication documents the relationship between farming practices and water
pollution in a way that gives hope that with practicable changes in farming practices, water quality can
be improved, with benefits for all. We share this report in order to facilitate the journey for others who
wish to take strategic action on improving the sustainability, efficiency and equitability of the use and
management of our precious water resources.
The fashion company C&A is one of the leading fashion companies in Europe, with the aim of offering to
its customers fashion at affordable prices for the whole family. Sustainability is not just a recent fashion
phenomenon for C&A, since it has underpinned its business model in evolving ways in its over 170 years
of business. C&A Foundation is committed to improving the lives of the hundreds of thousands of people
who make valuable contributions – as farmers, garment workers, store employees, local communities
and more – to the cotton and apparel value chain. In collaboration with Water Footprint Network, a
global multi‐stakeholder initiative focused on sustainable, fair, and efficient use of freshwater resources
through the use of Water Footprint Assessment, the joint partnership has provided valuable insights on
actionable response strategies for corporate leadership in water management.
We hope you find this document of value.
Leslie Johnston,
Executive Director C&A Foundation
Ruth Mathews,
Executive Director Water Footprint Network
Phil Chamberlain,
C&A Head of Sustainable Business Development
Executive Summary
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ExecutiveSummary
Chemically intensive agriculture became a widespread human practice in the 20th century. Diffuse
pollution generated by this practice has caused serious impacts on the environment and to human
health. Cotton agriculture has contributed to these problems due to its reliance on pesticides and
fertilizers. In its commitment to reduce these impacts in its cotton clothing supply chain, C&A engaged
the Water Footprint Network to compare pollution levels released to the environment of conventional
versus organic farming practices.
The purpose of this study is to support C&A in working towards a sustainable supply chain by quantifying
and comparing the impacts of organic and conventional cotton farming on freshwater pollution using the
grey water footprint (GWF) as an indicator of water pollution. The global water footprint standard
(Hoekstra et al., 2011) was used to calculate the GWF. The GWF is defined as the volume of freshwater
that is required to assimilate the load of pollutants based on natural background concentrations and
existing ambient water quality standards.
Approximately 40% of the cotton fibre used in C&A’s clothing is cultivated in India. Therefore two farm
samples, one composed of 240 conventional cotton farms and one composed of 240 organic cotton
farms in the states of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, where analysed. In 2011, a Phase I study identified
the need to get expert guidance on the parameters used in calculating the GWF. This Phase II study
engaged an expert panel to develop GWF guidelines and these were used to recalculate the Phase 1
results.
An international panel of experts was convened to develop guidance on how certain parameters could
best be handled when calculating the GWF of diffuse pollution from agriculture. The main outcome of
the Expert Panel is a guidance document that addresses the question on how to estimate context‐
dependent leaching‐runoff fractions, how to determine natural concentrations and how to select
ambient water quality standards. Based on the clarification of these key issues, the GWF for the two
samples from Phase I were recalculated, which allowed further analysis of the relationship between
specific farming practices and the GWF.
The GWF results of the production of organic vs. conventional cotton in lndia confirmed that
conventional farming practices generally have a higher GWF than organic farming practices. Although
the total production of 635 metric tonnes in one year for the conventional farms is slightly higher than
the 577 tonnes of organic production, it does not justify the 5.5 times larger total GWF (951.583 m3/year
for the conventional farms and 30.703.437 m3/year for the organic farms). The average GWF for the
production of one tonne of cotton using conventional farming is around 266.042 m3/t, which is about
five times as high as for organic farming, which is around 53.257 m3/t. This difference reflects the high
WF of pesticides used in conventional cotton farming.
When comparing both farming systems, it became clear that the transition towards organic cotton could
be a good measure to achieve a more sustainable supply chain. Organic farming practices showed a
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smaller GWF and therefore a lower impact on water resources, while having similar land productivities
as in conventional farming. However, it must be remembered that due to the limitations of research on
the impacts of organic pesticides on freshwater ecosystems and human health, these were not
considered in this analysis. This is an area in need of attention to ensure that no unintended
consequences come from a transition to organic farming practices. Additionally, it must be remembered
that farming practices also influence other environmental issues; the water footprint methodology could
be used for further analysis of different agricultural practices by looking at additional sustainability
factors such as volumes of water consumed (blue water footprint) by different agricultural practices and
their relation to water scarcity.
Introduction
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1. Introduction
Chemically intensive agriculture became a widespread human practice in the past century, covering in
great extent the need for food and fibre of humankind. Diffuse pollution generated by this practice has
caused serious impacts on the environment, all around the world. In India, various studies report
problems of human health and deterioration of water bodies and ecosystems, due to the widespread use
of agrochemicals. C&A has therefore committed to mitigating these pressures by promoting the
transition towards a more sustainable cotton production.
Approximately 40% of the cotton fibre used in C&A’s clothing is cultivated in India. Therefore, in 2010,
C&A asked the Water Footprint Network (WFN) to compare water pollution generated by organic and
conventional cotton cultivation in India, with the aim to promote more sustainable farming practices. It
was the first time that the grey water footprint (GWF) methodology was applied to quantify and
compare the impacts of organic and conventional cotton farming on freshwater pollution.
C&A and WFN completed this iconic project in 2011. The results obtained showed a significant difference
between the freshwater pollution from conventional and organic cotton cultivation in the two Indian
states considered (Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh). Although the organic practice showed to be not free
from impacts on water resources (it has a contribution related to leaching of Nitrogen and Phosphorus
contained in organic fertilizers), the GWF of conventional farming was significantly larger due to the
pesticides used.
On the other hand the study showed that the average yield in the organic sample was smaller than the
one in the conventional sample, but the increased impacts on water resources were still hard to justify.
There were nevertheless organic farms that, with lower GWFs, achieved a higher yield than others using
conventional farming practices.
Due to the innovative nature of applying the GWF to organic farming practices and insufficient
developments in water quality analysis in India, the values chosen for parameters used in the
calculations of the GWF were based on limited information and certain assumptions had to be made.
In order to provide a more robust comparison between the GWF for conventional and organic farming
practices and to learn more about which agricultural practices could reduce the GWF, a Phase II project
was proposed, with the aim to review the assumptions made in the first study. This second phase also
aims to provide some information to C&A for formulating its sustainability strategy including farm‐
specific response strategies and future agricultural practices which would take into account the
reduction of water resources pollution.
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2. Objective
The objective of this study is to support C&A in working towards sustainability in their supply chain, by
quantifying and comparing the impacts of organic and conventional cotton farming on freshwater
pollution.
The GWF methodology was used to analyse two farm samples, each one composed of 240 cotton farms
in India, and taken from the states of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. The first sample comprises
conventional farms and the second one organic farms.
This study is based on an earlier project and has the objective of clarifying the assumptions made in the
first study, revising the GWF accounting and further analysing the sustainability of specific farming
practices.
This study gives a more robust comparison between the different farming systems than the earlier GWF
study (Zarate et al., 2011) and will allow C&A to better identify more sustainable cotton farming
practices.
3. Methodanddata
3.1. Greywaterfootprint
The grey water footprint (GWF) was calculated using the methodology described in The Water Footprint
Assessment Manual – Setting the Global Standard (Hoekstra et al., 2011). The GWF is an indicator of
freshwater pollution that can be associated with a certain production process, like cultivating a crop. It is
defined as the volume of freshwater that is required to assimilate the load of pollutants based on natural
background concentrations and existing ambient water quality standards
The loads of pollutants from non‐point sources to receiving water bodies that create the grey water
footprint from agriculture are notoriously difficult to quantify (Zarate, 2010a). Chemical substances
applied on the fields go through different degradation and transport processes through the soil until
finally reaching water bodies. To which extent each of the processes will affect the overall loss of a
substance depends on the physicochemical properties of the substance, the soil characteristics,
climatic conditions, terrain slope and land management practices (Racke et al., Dabrowski et al., 2009).
Loss of pollutants to water bodies can happen through leaching, runoff or return flow (Dabrowski et al.,
2009, Zarate, 2010a).
Because of this complexity, a three‐tier approach (Zarate, 2010a) was proposed to evaluate the grey
water footprint due to diffuse pollution:
Tier 1 ‐ using a single fixed leaching‐runoff fraction to translate data on the amount of chemicals applied
to the field to an estimate of the amount of chemicals reaching the water bodies;
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Tier 2 ‐ applying valid while simplified model approaches to estimate leaching amount of chemicals
under study; and
Tier 3 ‐ applying sophisticated modelling techniques to estimate the amount of leaching chemicals.
This study is based on the tier 1 approach, using fixed leaching – runoff fractions for the estimation of
loads of pollutants reaching water bodies. This method can be used as a quick screening method useful for
understanding impacts of a given agricultural practice on water resources.
3.1.1. Thegreywaterfootprintofafarm
The grey water footprint of a given process, in this case the cotton cultivation in a farm, is calculated by
dividing the pollutant load reaching water bodies (L, in mass per time) by the difference between the
ambient water quality standard for that pollutant (the maximum allowable concentration cmax, in
mass/volume) and its natural background concentration in the receiving water body (cnat, in
mass/volume):
The load of a pollutant entering water bodies is calculated as a fraction from the total application of this
pollutant on the field. This is represented by the dimensionless factor α, which stands for the leaching‐
runoff fraction, defined as the fraction of applied chemicals reaching freshwater bodies. The variable
Appl represents the application of chemicals on or into the soil for a certain farm (in mass/time).
Application rates are normally reported in mass per acre per period of time (AR, mass/area/time);
therefore, in order to calculate the variable Appl for a given farm, the application rate needs to be
multiplied by the area of the farm (A):
Appl = AR x A [mass/time]
Any agrochemical applied to the field is in most of the cases a mixture of substances, not all of them
critical to the environment. The critical substances, those of our interest, are known as “active
ingredients”, and are reported in percentages by the provider on the labels of agrochemical products
(see Annex III).
3.1.2. Thegreywaterfootprintperunitofcrop
The grey component in the water footprint of growing a crop can be computed per tonne of crop product
(WFproc,grey, m3/ton) for each farm, and it is calculated as the grey water footprint of the farm (from
previous section) divided by its crop yield (Y, tonne/acre).
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In Phase I of this study certain assumptions had to be made for calculating the GWF, which could
influence the final result. These assumptions were further researched in this phase and are presented
below.
In order to discuss the assumptions made in Phase I, an international panel of experts (see Annex I) was
convened. The panel advised on how certain parameters could best be handled when calculating the
GWF of diffuse pollution from agriculture. The main outcome of the Expert Panel is a guidance document
that addresses the question on how to estimate context‐dependent leaching‐runoff fractions and how to
get natural concentrations and select ambient water quality standards (Franke et al., 2013). The
document also includes recommendations for default values to be used for the different parameters
when data are lacking.
Key issues that had to be clarified were:
How should organic pesticides be handled in the GWF calculations, in particular related to
leaching‐runoff fractions and ambient water quality standards for active ingredients?
How does the application of compost and other organic fertilizers affect the cycle of nutrients
and leaching‐runoff fractions?
What context‐specific leaching‐runoff fractions should be used or, in their absence, what
assumptions should be taken?
When ambient water quality standards do not exist for a specific substance or when standards
vary greatly between different countries or regions (e.g. EU versus US standards), what
standards can best be used?
Based on the clarification of these key issues, the GWF for the two samples from Phase I were
recalculated, which allowed further analysis of the relationship between specific farming practices and
the GWF.
The following section 3.2 presents the major outcomes of the Expert Panel and the information used for
the recalculation of Phase I.
3.2. Greywaterfootprintexpertpanelguidelines
Based on the discussions and agreements of the GWF Expert Panel, the following decisions were made
regarding the assumptions taken in Phase I.
3.2.1. Handlingoforganicpesticides
In Phase I it was assumed that organic pesticides have no impact on water resources. This assumption
was made, because there was very little information found regarding active ingredients, leaching and
ambient water quality standards for organic pesticides.
The Expert Panel has confirmed that there is very little information regarding active ingredients, leaching
and ambient water quality standards for organic pesticides.
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The lack of information is to one point rooted in that organic pesticide practitioners insist that natural
pesticides do not have to be tested, since they are natural substances, and to another extent because
researchers have not bothered to study the effects of organic pesticides because it is assumed that
"natural" chemicals are automatically safe. Still, there are many natural substances with potential
impacts if occurring in concentrations higher than usual, which could put into question this assumption
and it is not unusual to find warnings on allowed pesticides in organic agriculture, to use them with
caution, because the toxicological effects or their persistence in the soil are unknown.
In order to be effective, natural pesticides often have to be applied with higher frequency than synthetic
ones. Another argument to treat organic pesticides with caution is their prohibition in some countries.
For example, in several countries it is allowed to use sulphur and copper for organic farming, while in
Denmark copper‐compounds are not allowed in any form of agriculture.
As a conclusion, at this point in time the GWF of organic pesticides cannot be assessed due to the lack of
information. Nevertheless organic pesticides should be handled with care. So the assumption that
organic pesticides don’t have any impact on water resources may lead to an underestimation of the
GWF. The impact of organic pesticides on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems is an area needing further
research.
3.2.2. Nitrogenandphosphorousleachingfromcompost
In Phase I it was assumed that nitrogen and phosphorus leaching from compost is zero when compost is
applied below a certain application rate. This assumption provided a quick and rough way to proceed
during the first phase of the project.
After discussions with the Expert Panel, we conclude that nitrogen and phosphorous in compost should
be handled like any other nitrogen and phosphorous source. The nutrients in compost are bound to
organic material, and therefore, when temperatures are above 5°C, mineralisation processes start which
may lead to leaching. As for other organic nitrogen sources, there is also a risk that nitrate is formed
during a period in which there is no vegetation cover on the land, also leading to a risk of leaching. For
phosphorous it depends on the accumulation in the soil over time compared to the phosphorous‐
sorption capacity of the soil. So depending on the local circumstances there may or may not be a risk of
leaching. The argument for compost is often that the nutrients are not easily available, but they will
become available over time. The use of compost can result in a more friendly fertilization practice if well
managed by the farmer, as with other nutrient sources.
The Expert Panel clarified that nitrogen and phosphorous concentrations in compost should be taken
into consideration in the GWF recalculations in Phase II. Therefore the total nitrogen and phosphorous
contained in the compost was used to calculate the GWF.
3.2.3. Leaching‐runofffractionsofphosphorousandpesticides
The leaching‐runoff fractions of phosphorus and pesticides used in Phase I were 2% and 0.5%
respectively. These leaching‐runoff fractions were based on literature research and concluded as suitable
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for the study. Both values chosen for leaching‐runoff fractions are within the ranges of the suggested
values by the Expert Panel (see Table 1) and therefore were reasonable to use in Phase I.
Table 1: Minimum and maximum default values to be used for leaching‐runoff fractions.
Phosphorous Pesticides
Min and Max
Leaching‐
Runoff‐Fraction
αmin αmax αmin αmax
0.0001 0.05 0.0001 0.1
The ranges are very large. The actual leaching‐runoff fraction will depend on a variety of environmental
factors and management practices as described by the Expert Panel. Since no information on these local
influencing factors is available for the farm sample used in the current study, the Expert Panel suggests
using global average values of 3% for phosphorous and 1% for pesticides (see Table 2).
Table 2: Average default values to be used for leaching‐runoff fractions.
Phosphorous Pesticides
Average
Leaching‐
Runoff‐Fraction
0.03 0.01
The GWF of Phase I was recalculated using these values, which will lead to higher values for both
chemicals of concern.
3.2.4. Ambientwaterqualitystandardsandnaturalbackgroundconcentrations
The Water Footprint Methodology recommends the use ambient water quality standards and only in
their absence, drinking water standards can be used. In many regions there are no ambient water quality
standards available for all chemicals of concern; for these cases, the Expert Panel suggests to apply the
stricter value out of the following guidelines:
EC (2008) – European environmental quality standards in the field of water policy.
USEPA (2010b) ‐ US EPA national recommended water criteria for aquatic life.
CCME (2007) ‐ Canadian water quality guidelines for the protection of aquatic life.
These guideline values were suggested since they are the most comprehensive in terms of numbers of
parameters covered, as well as their wide application. These guidelines have been used as a reference
for many countries to establish country specific standards.
Regarding natural background concentrations, the Expert Panel recommends to use local information
where available. The natural background concentration of a chemical depends on many regional factors
(e.g. geology, physical and chemical conditions, climate) and is therefore quite difficult to estimate. If
natural background levels are not known or difficult to estimate, the Expert Panel recommends using
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one third of the maximum allowable concentrations as the natural background concentration. For
pesticides the natural background concentrations to be used are zero (as in Phase I), since these are not
of natural origin.
3.3. RecalculationofGWFofPhaseI
In Phase I the GWF for two farm samples were analysed, each one composed of 240 farms, cultivating
cotton in the states of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh in India. The first sample comprises conventional
farms and the other one organic farms. The GWF method at the Tier 1 level (a basic screening level
which calculates the loads of pollutants to water bodies based on a fixed leaching‐runoff fraction) was
used (see Hoekstra et al., 2011, Box 3.7). In Phase II we applied the Tier 1 approach as well, but
reinforced through the input of the Expert Panel to give more robust and reliable results.
3.3.1. Valuesusedforleaching‐runofffractions
The leaching‐runoff fraction values used for the recalculation were the default global average values
suggested by the experts:
10% for nitrogen,
3% for phosphorous, and
1% for pesticides.
In Phase I, a 10% leaching‐runoff fraction for nitrogen was used as well, but it was considered that
organic compost does not affect water bodies when the application rate stays below 50 t/ha. This
assumption was rejected by the Expert Panel. Therefore the load of nitrogen entering a water body was
recalculated, taking compost into account. Both nitrogen and phosphorous were taken into account for
leaching and runoff from application of compost. The leaching‐runoff fraction for phosphorous used in
Phase I was 2% and for pesticides was 0.5%. By using the higher values suggested by the Expert Panel,
the estimated GWFs for these two substances will increase.
3.3.2. Valuesusedformaximumallowableconcentrations
The water quality standards used for pesticides, phosphorous and nitrogen in Phase I were taken from
drinking water regulations, which were 0.1 µg/l for all pesticides (according to EC (1998)), 0.2 mg/l (= 200
µg/l) for phosphorus (according to Chinese Drinking Water Regulations) and 10000 µg/l for nitrogen
(according to Indian Drinking Water Standard).
As recommended by The Water Footprint Assessment Manual and the Expert Panel, the values used for
the recalculation were the ambient water quality standards EC (2008), USEPA (2010b), and CCME (2007).
If no such standards were available, the drinking water quality standards from the EU (1998) were used.
The values used and their sources are listed in Annex II. For the chemicals for which ambient water
quality standards were found, the limits are stricter than the ones used in Phase I, which will lead to a
larger GWF than calculated in Phase I.
The Expert Panel recommends the standards in Table 3 for phosphorous. For this study a maximum
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allowable concentration of 35 µg/l was chosen, since a concentration above this value would lead to
eutrophic conditions (excessive nutrient conditions).
Table 3: Maximum allowable concentration for phosphorous suggested by the Expert Panel.
Substance Group Nutrients
Maximum Allowable Concentration (µg/l)
Referenced Guideline
Phosphorus ultra‐oligotrophic <4 oligotrophic 4‐10 mesotrophic 10‐20 meso‐eutrophic 20‐35 eutrophic 35‐100 hyper‐eutrophic >100
CCME
The maximum allowable concentrations used for the recalculation of nitrogen (as nitrate) is 13 000 µg/l
(according to Canadian Standards which are stricter than USEPA or EU standards), which is a higher
concentration than the drinking water standards used in Phase I, and could result in lower GWFs.
3.3.3. Valuesusedfornaturalbackgroundconcentration
In Phase I, natural background concentrations for all chemicals of concern were assumed to be zero. This
may lead to an underestimation of the GWF, since water bodies that have a natural background
concentration of a certain substance will actually have less assimilation capacity for this substance.
In the recalculation, the natural background concentrations recommended by the Expert Panel were
used (one third of the maximum allowable concentration), since no local information was available.
Therefore the value used for nitrogen was 4333 µg/l and for phosphorous 12 µg/l. For pesticides the
natural background concentration used was zero, as in Phase I.
3.4. Farmssampled
In this study, 480 farms in total, 240 each for conventional and organic agricultural practices,
respectively, were sampled. The samples were taken by Cotton Connect, a non‐for‐profit organization
active in India helping farmers in the improvement of agricultural practices (Zarate et al., 2011). The
samples were taken in the states of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh (Figures 1 and 2). The two states
together are home to C&A’s majority of cotton supply: 70‐75% for conventional and 80‐85% for organic
cotton. In addition, these two states produce about 40% of India’s total conventional cotton and about
61% of India’s total organic cotton.
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Figure 1: Location of the Indian districts selected for this study. (Zarate et al., 2011)
Figure 2: Description of the samples used for the evaluation of grey water footprints from conventional and organic cotton cultivation in India. (Zarate et al., 2011)
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3.5. Analysisoffarmingpractices
Following The Water Footprint Assessment Manual (reference?), we can formulate two criteria that
determine whether the GWF of growing a crop is sustainable:
1. Geographic context: the GWF of crop cultivation at a certain farm is unsustainable when situated
in a hotspot, i.e. in a catchment area where the total grey water footprint (the aggregate of all
GWFs in the area) exceeds the carrying capacity of the catchment area.
2. Practices at the farm itself: the GWF of crop cultivation at a certain farm is unsustainable in itself
– independent of the geographic context – when the GWF can be reduced or avoided altogether
(at acceptable societal cost).
In this study, we focus on the farming practices and look whether the GWF can be reduced at an
acceptable societal cost. The latter will be judged based on a comparative analysis between farms,
assuming that what can be achieved in terms of a low GWF in combination with a good yield on one farm
can be achieved on other farms as well. The analysis will help to identify best practices, which can be
transferred to other farmers through training and technical assistance.
To calculate the average yield across all farms studied, the yields from the different farms were weighted
based on the farm’s production area. Therefore the weighted average is expectedly higher than the
unweighted, since farms with larger acreage will contribute more to total cotton production. The
average GWF across the farms was weighted based on the total production per farm. The GWF is
expressed in m3/tonne, so farms with larger production (tonnes/yr) will contribute more to the total
GWF in the states considered.
Each farming practice (conventional and organic) was first evaluated individually. In this way, we could
assess within each farming practice whether the water footprint can be reduced without loss in yield. In
a second step, a comparison between the two farming systems was made.
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4. Results
4.1. Conventionalfarmingsystems
Figure 3 shows the GWF results per tonne for the conventional farms and their corresponding yield per
acre. The outliers of the analysis where left out of the figure for better visualization of the results. A
detailed presentation is given in the table in Annex IV.
The average GWF for the production of one tonne of conventional cotton is 266.042 m3 (see green line in
Figure 3) and the average yield is 0.5 tonne per acre m3 (see yellow line in Figure 3). Block A1 shows
those farms with large GWF and low yield, while block B1 shows the farms with large GWF but high yield.
Block C1 and block D1 show the farms having smaller GWF with low and high yield, respectively. As the
figure shows, farmers can have a good yield without generating very high GWF (block D1). It appears that
farmers with smaller GWF and high yields (in block D1) are the better practitioners while the farmers
with large GWF and low yield (block A1) have large room for improvement.
Figure 3: Grey water footprint related to the corresponding yield for the conventional farmers.
The high GWFs seem to be mainly due to the type of the pesticides applied and their application rate
(see Annex II for maximum allowable concentrations and Annex IV for the application rates). Under the
same agricultural circumstances (management practices, environmental conditions, and farm size) the
application rate seems to be the dominant factor influencing the GWF (see Annex IV). Pesticides which
lead to a high GWF in this study are presented in Table 4.
A1 B1
C1 D1
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Table 4: Determining pesticides for the grey water footprint in conventional farming.
Pesticides of concern
Endosulphan
Cypermetrine
Difenthiuron
TriAzophos
Cyclohexanam
Fluchloralin
Acephate
Acetamiprid
Dimethyl Sylphoxide
Quinalphos
Carbendazim
Thiomethoxam
Distilled Methyl Soyate
4.2. Organicfarmingsystems
Similar to the analysis for the GWF of the conventional farms, Figure 4 shows the GWF per tonne for the
organic farms and their corresponding yield per acre. Also here the outliers of the analysis where left out
of the figure for better visualization of the results and a detailed presentation is given in the table in
Annex V.
Figure 4: Grey water footprint related to the corresponding yield for the organic farmers.
A2 B2
C2
D2
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The average GWF for the production of one tonne of organic cotton is around 53.257m3 (see green line
in Figure 4) and the average yield is around 0.45 tonnes per acre (see yellow line in Figure 4). We can see
that organic farming practices can also have large differences in the GWF and yield. Organic farmers can
yield a very good production without generating a high GWF (block D2). Farms within the area of large
GWF and low yield (block A2) have wide room for improving their agricultural performance from a yield
and GWF point of view. Farms within the block D2 (small GWF and high yield) can be considered as best
practitioners in this sampling pool.
In the case of organic farming, the agro‐chemicals analysed in this study were limited to nitrogen and
phosphorous. This means that the GWFs in organic farming are due to the fertilizers used (mainly due to
Compost and Farm Yard Manure, see annex V).
The results of the GWF calculations have shown that the critical pollutant of organic farming is
phosphorous. This is an interesting result, because nitrogen is often seen as the more critical pollutant in
the GWF analysis for diffuse source pollution. Although the concentrations of nitrogen in the used
fertilizers are slightly higher than phosphorous (see annex III), the maximum allowable concentration for
nitrogen as nitrate (13 000 µg/l) is less strict than for phosphorous (35 µg/l) and therefore nitrogen
becomes a less critical element than phosphorous.
4.3. Comparisonbetweenconventionalandorganicfarmingsystems
The samples for both farming systems consisted of 240 farms, with a total surface of 1272 acres of
conventional farming and 1271 acres of organic farming. The overall results of the two farming systems
are shown in Table 5. Table 5: Overall results of conventional and organic farming.
Farming system
Surface area (acre)
Total production (t/year)
Average yield
(t/acre)
Total GWF (m3/year)
Average GWF (m3/t)
Conventional 1.272 635 0,50 168.951.583 266.042
Organic 1.271 577 0,45 30.703.437 53.257
Although the total production of 635 t in one year for the conventional farms is slightly higher than the
577 t of organic production, it does not justify the 5.5 times larger total GWF. While the GWF of
conventional farming systems is around 168.951.583 m3/year, the one for organic farming is 30.703.437
m3/year. The average GWF for the production of one tonne of cotton using conventional farming is
around 266.042 m3/t, which is about five times as high as for organic farming, which is around 53.257
m3/t. The average yields only differ by 10%, with conventional farming being more productive with 0,5
tonnes per acre versus 0,45 tonnes per acre for organic farms.
Figure 5 shows the GWF and the corresponding yield for the conventional and organic farms analysed
which have a GWF below the average conventional GWF. Only three organic farms have larger GWF than
the average conventional GWF of 266.042 m3/t (see annex V). Besides, one can see, in this figure, that
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all conventional farms lie above the organic average GWF of 53.257 m3/t. Nevertheless, as the figure
shows, there are conventional farms with smaller GWF and higher yields than organic farms.
Figure 5: Comparing grey water footprint related to the corresponding yield between conventional and organic farmers.
The conventional cotton farms in this study have larger GWFs in general. It is mainly due to the use of
pesticides (see Table 6). The GWF per tonne of cotton due to pesticides in conventional farming is
between 10 and 20 times larger than that due to nutrients in organic farming. Pesticide application
resulting in such a large GWF is largely due to their high toxicity. For the top‐10 conventional farms with
the largest GWF, the pesticide Endosulfan, with a maximum allowable concentration in the aquatic
environment of 0.003 µg/l (according to CCME, 2007), and Cypermethrin, with a maximum allowable
concentration in the aquatic environment of 0.002 µg/l (according to the USEPA), are the ones
determining the GWF. For the top‐10 organic farms the nutrient of concern is phosphorous due to
fertilization with compost.
Table 6: Top 10 highest grey water footprint per tonne comparing conventional and organic farms.
Farming System
Organic Conventional
No. of the farm
Organic GWF (m3/t)
Fertilizer of concern
No. of the farm
Conventional GWF (m3/t)
Pesticide of concern
398 733,696
Compost
(Phosphorous) 91 7,554,105 Endosulphan
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Farming System
Organic Conventional
No. of the farm
Organic GWF (m3/t)
Fertilizer of concern
No. of the farm
Conventional GWF (m3/t)
Pesticide of concern
423 386,817
Compost
(Phosphorous) 507 6,805,500 Endosulphan
330 366,848
Compost
(Phosphorous) 316 5,557,825 Endosulphan
360 249,012
Compost
(Phosphorous) 227 4,640,114 Endosulphan
397 244,467
Compost
(Phosphorous) 508 4,537,000 Endosulphan
414 199,130
Compost
(Phosphorous) 465 4,537,000 Endosulphan
358 178,251
Compost
(Phosphorous) 99 4,158,917 Endosulphan
207 176,087
Compost
(Phosphorous) 460 2,903,680 Endosulphan
155 176,087
Compost
(Phosphorous) 108 2,800,000 Cypermetrine
189 176,087
Compost
(Phosphorous) 94 2,474,727 Endosulphan
Table 7 shows an overview of the fertilizers contributing to the GWF, for both conventional and organic
farming. An overview of the composition of their active ingredients is given in annex III. The application
rate of fertilizers influences the GWF considerably, since the chemicals of concern (nitrogen and
phosphorous) are contained in each type of fertilizers. In poor farming practices excessive application of
fertilizers can occur or in some cases the fertilizers applied may contain higher content of nitrogen or
phosphorous. Both can lead to higher GWFs than others (see annex IV and V). Table 7: Determining fertilizers for the grey water footprint.
Fertilizers of concern
Conventional Organic
Compost Compost
Farm Yard Manure Farm Yard Manure
Diammonium phosphate Caster Cake
Castor
Urea
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5. Conclusion
The aim of this study was to support C&A in its commitment to a more sustainable supply chain, by
comparing the grey water footprint from conventionally and organically grown cotton. The Global Water
Footprint Standard was used to calculate the volumes of water contaminated through the production of
conventional and organic grown cotton and then these were analysed in relation to the yields obtained
by each farming practice. Phase I of this study gave a first estimate of the difference in GWF for
conventionally and organically grown cotton, but a more robust analysis in Phase II, based on expert
recommendations and a detailed comparison of individual farm practices, could provide significant
information to C&A for formulating its sustainability strategy.
Both conventional and organic farming practices showed room for improvement when comparing the
GWF and yield of individual farms within each system. The results showed farms with relatively small
GWFs obtaining relatively good yields. First improvements towards a more sustainable supply chain
could be achieved by promoting better farming management practices (e.g. lower application rates of
pesticides and fertilizers).
When comparing both farming systems, it became clear that the transition towards organic cotton could
be a good measure to achieve a more sustainable supply chain. Organic farming practices showed a
smaller GWF and therefore a lower impact on water resources, while having similar land productivities
as in conventional farming.
Conventional farms result in such large GWFs compared to organic farming mainly due to the use of
pesticides. For the pesticides used in conventional farming a more detailed research could be done, to
better understand there leaching and runoff and toxicity. It would be useful to see if they could easily be
substituted by less toxic pesticides or if their application rates could be better managed.
An important reduction of the GWF and therefore a more sustainable supply chain could be achieved by
organizing farmer training, especially for those shown to be the main contributors to the overall water
footprint. Especially for conventional farming the possibility of substituting the critical pesticides by less
harmful ones, could improve its sustainability.
This study showed that organic farming is more sustainable then conventional farming when considering
the volumes of water resources contaminated. However, one should be bear in mind that due to the
limitations of research on the impacts of organic pesticides on freshwater ecosystems and human health,
these were not considered in this analysis. This is an area in need of attention to ensure that no
unintended consequences come from a transition to organic farming practices. Additionally, it should be
noted that farming practices also influence other environmental issues; other indicators such as the
ecological footprint could help to assess the impacts of farming practices on other sustainability factors.
The GWF has here been proven to be a helpful indicator of water resource sustainability from a pollution
point of view. The water footprint methodology could be used for further analysis of different
agricultural practices by looking at additional sustainability factors such as volumes of water consumed
(blue WF) by different agricultural practices and their relation to water scarcity.
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AnnexI–ExpertPanel
Table 8: Members of the grey water footprint expert panel 2012.
Name Organization Email
Prof Brown Colin University of York ‐ UK [email protected]
Dr Coupe Richard U.S. Geological Survey, Pearl, Mississippi [email protected]
Dr Dawson Julian The James Hutton Institute, Craigiebuckler,
Scotland UK [email protected]
Prof Hoekstra Arjen University of Twente, Netherlands [email protected]
Prof Huijbregts Mark Radboud University Nijmegen, Netherlands [email protected]
Dr Joshi Himanshu Indian Institute of Technology at Roorkee
(U.P.), India [email protected]
Dr Bernd Lennartz Faculty for Agricultural and Environmental
Sciences Rostock University, Germany
bernd.lennartz@uni‐
rostock.de
Dr Moussa Roger French National Institute of Agricultural
Research, France [email protected]
Renard Alain Sustainable Business Development, C&A,
Brussels bi20@retail‐sc.com
Dr Singh Ranvir Massey University, New Zealand [email protected]
Prof Styczen Merete KU‐Life, Copenhagen, Denmark [email protected]
Aaldrik Tiktak Netherlands Environmental Assessment
Agency, Netherlands [email protected]
Prof Zessner Matthias Vienna University of Technology, Austria [email protected]
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AnnexII–Qualitystandardsandnaturalbackgroundconcentrationsused
Table 9: Quality standards and natural background concentrations used for grey water footprint calculations.
Chemical
Maximum allowable
concentration (µg/l)
Standard Natural
concentration(µg/l)
Acephate 0.1 EC (1998) 0
Acetamiprid 0.1 EC (1998) 0
Aronex 0.1 EC (1998) 0
Carbendazim 0.1 EC (1998) 0
Carbohydrates 0.1 EC (1998) 0
Cyclohexanam 0.1 EC (1998) 0
Cypermethrin 0.002 USEPA (2010) 0
Deltamethrin 0.0004 CCME (2007) 0
Difenthiuron 0.1 EC (1998) 0
Dimethoate 6.2 CCME (2007) 0
DimethylSulphoxide 0.1 EC (1998) 0
Distilled Methyl Soyate 0.1 EC (1998) 0
Emulsifiers 0.1 EC (1998) 0
Endosulfan 0.003 CCME (2007) 0
Epichlorohydrin 0.1 EC (1998) 0
Fenvalerate 0.1 EC (1998) 0
Fine Silica 0.1 EC (1998) 0
Fluchloralin 0.1 EC (1998) 0
Imidachloprid 0.23 CCME (2007) 0
Indoxacarb 0.1 EC (1998) 0
lambda‐cyhalothrin 0.1 EC (1998) 0
Mancozeb 0.1 EC (1998) 0
Monochrotophos 0.1 EC (1998) 0
Nitrate 13000 CCME (2007) 4333
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Chemical
Maximum allowable
concentration (µg/l)
Standard Natural
concentration(µg/l)
Nitrobenzene 27000 USEPA (2010) 0
N‐Tricontanol 0.1 EC (1998) 0
Oxy demeton methyl 0.1 EC (1998) 0
Phosphorous 4 CCME (2007) 1.33
Polyethoxyled 0.1 EC (1998) 0
Polyoxy Glycol 0.1 EC (1998) 0
Pride‐‐Related compounds 0.1 EC (1998) 0
Propylene Glycol 500000 CCME (2007) 0
Pyrrolidone 0.1 EC (1998) 0
Quinalphos 0.1 EC (1998) 0
Ranger 0.1 EC (1998) 0
Seaweed 0.1 EC (1998) 0
Silicak 0.1 EC (1998) 0
Sodium dioctyl sulpho succinate 0.1 EC (1998) 0
Solvent(Xylene) 0.1 EC (1998) 0
Spinosad 0.1 EC (1998) 0
Surfactant 0.1 EC (1998) 0
Thiomethoxam 0.1 EC (1998) 0
Triazophos 0.1 EC (1998) 0
Tricontenel 0.1 EC (1998) 0
Xylene 0.1 EC (1998) 0
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AnnexIII–ConventionalandorganicfertilizersandpesticidesusedbyfarmersforcottoncultivationinIndia,forthetwosamplesanalysed
Table 10: Summary of fertilizers and its composition for conventional farming. (Zarate et al., 2011)
fertilizers name ingredient name % source
1 Diammonium
phosphate (DAP) Nitrogen 4.14 %
personal communication with CC
Phosphorus 20%
2 Urea Nitrogen 10.81% personal communication with
CC
3 (Single) Super
phosphate Phosphorus 8%
personal communication with CC
4 Farm Yard
Manure Nitrogen 0.5%
http://www.vanashree.in/fym.htm Phosphorus 0.25 %
Potassium 0.04%
5 Potash Potassium 14.94 % personal communication with
CC
6 Ash Phosphorous 0.44 % http://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/w
oodash.html Potassium 10%
7 Compost Nitrogen 1% http://www.klickitatcounty.org/SolidWaste/fileshtml/organics/com
postCalc.htm
Phosphorous 0.9% http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/eng4466
8 MIX(18:18:18) Nitrogen 4.14%
personal communication with CC
Phosphorus 7.74 %
Potassium 14.94 %
9 MIX(19:19:19) Nitrogen 4.37 % personal communication with
CC Phosphorus 8.17 %
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fertilizers name ingredient name % source
Potassium 15.77 %
10 MIX(10:26:26) Nitrogen 2.3%
personal communication with CC
Phosphorus 11.18 %
Potassium 21.58 %
11 MIX(20:20:0) Nitrogen 4.6% personal communication with
CC Phosphorus 8.6%
12 MIX Nitrogen 3.85 %
Phosphorus 7.92 %
Potassium 3.14 %
13 AgroMax Ferrous 2.5%
personal communication with CC
Molybednum 8%
Zinc 3%
14 BioVita Phosphorous 0.44 % http://www.tradezz.com/buy_2626907_dk-Biovita-Fertilizer.htm
15 Castor Fertilizer Nitrogen 4%
http://www.castoroil.in/reference/glossary/castor_cake.html
Phosphorous 1%
Potassium 1%
16 pond soil
17 Gypsum Calcium
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Table 11: Summary of pesticides and its composition for conventional farming. (Zarate et al., 2011)
pesticides name ingredient name % source
1 Acephate Acephate 77.3% personal communication with CC
Sodium dioctyl sulpho succinate 0.5%
2 Admire Imidachloprid 17.8% personal communication with CC
Pyrrolidone 1%
DimethylSulphoxide 38.4%
3 Asataf Acephate 77.3% personal communication with CC
Sodium dioctyl sulpho succinate 0.5%
4 Ash Phosphorous 0.4% http://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/wood
ash.html
Potassium 10%
5 Avont Indoxacarb 14.5% personal communication with CC
Distilled Methyl Soyate 57.5%
Polyethoxyled 6%
6 Basalin Fluchloralin 45% personal communication with CC
7 Bavistin Carbendazim 50% personal communication with CC
Adjuvants 50%
8 Boomflower Nitrobenzene 20%
9 BT Zyme Seaweed 5% personal communication with CC
Carbohydrates 5%
10 Confidor Imidachloprid 17.8% personal communication with CC
Pyrrolidone 1%
Dimethyl Sulphoxide 38.4%
11 Confidor+BT Zyme
Imidachloprid 17.8% personal communication with CC
Pyrrolidone 1%
Dimethyl Sulphoxide 0%
12 Cypermethrin Cypermethrin(e) 25% personal communication with CC
Creslox-1 4.5%
Creslox-2 4.5%
13 Cypermethrine Cypermethrine 25% personal communication with CC
Creslox-1 4.5%
Creslox-2 4.5%
14 Ektara(Aktara) Thiomethoxam(Thiamethoxam) 25% personal communication with CC
Adjuvants 50%
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pesticides name ingredient name % source
15 Emidor Imidachloprid 17.8% personal communication with CC
Pyrrolidone 1%
DimethylSulphoxide 38.4%
16 Endosulphon Endosulphon 39% personal communication with CC
Epichlorohydrin 2%
Aronex 48%
17 Fenvalrate Fenvalerate 0.5% personal communication with CC
Solvent(Xylene) 2%
Silicak 4%
18 Hildan Endosulphon 39% personal communication with CC
Epichlorohydrin 2%
Aronex 48%
18 Hostathion Trizaophos 40% personal communication with CC
Polyoxy Glycol 7%
Emulsifiers 3%
20 Karate lambda-cyhalothrin 2.5% personal communication with CC
Adjuvants 25.0%
21 Lucin Powder Acephate 77.3% personal communication with CC
Sodium dioctyl sulpho succinate 0.5%
22 M 45 Mancozeb 75% personal communication with CC
Surfactant 25%
23 Metasytox Oxydemeton methyl 25% personal communication with CC
Emulsifiers 75%
24 Miracle N-Tricontanol 0.1%
25 Mix(19:19:19) Nitrogen 19% personal communication with CC
Phosphorous 19%
Potash 19%
26 Monocel Monochrotophos 36% personal communication with CC
Cyclohexanam 64%
27 Monochrotophos
Monochrotophos 36% personal communication with CC
Cyclohexanam 64%
28 Nuvacron Monochrotophos 36% personal communication with CC
Cyclohexanam 64%
29 Pegasus Difenthiuron 50% personal communication with CC
Adjuvants 50%
30 Polo Difenthiuron 50% personal communication with CC
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pesticides name ingredient name % source
Adjuvants 50%
31 Pride Acetamiprid 20% personal communication with CC
Related compounds 80%
32 Quinalphos Quinalphos 25% personal communication with CC
Other ingredients 75%
33 Ranger Picloram 16.8% personal communication with CC
2,4 D Amine Salt 34.6%
34 Rogor Dimethoate 35.5% personal communication with CC
Xylene 30%
Cyclohexanam 15%
35 shakti25 Cypermethrine 25% personal communication with CC
Creslox-1 4.5%
Creslox-2 4.5%
36 Spark Deltamethrin 1% personal communication with CC
Triazophos 35.0%
37 Starking Acephate 77.3% personal communication with CC
Sodium dioctyl sulpho succinate 0.5%
Fine Silica 22.2%
38 Starkthene Acephate 77.3% personal communication with CC
Sodium dioctyl sulpho succinate 0.5%
Fine Silica 22.2%
39 Sulphur Mancozeb 75% personal communication with CC
Surfactant 25%
40 Tata Mida Monochrotophos 36% personal communication with CC
Cyclohexanam 64%
41 Thiodon Endosulphon 39% personal communication with CC
Epichlorohydrin 2%
Aronex 48%
42 Tracer Spinosad 45% personal communication with CC
Propylene Glycol 45%
43 Trizaophos Trizaophos http://www.wolframalpha.com/entitie
s/chemicals/triazophos/ma/ne/cf/
44 Urea 2% Nitrogen 47%
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Table 12: Summary of fertilizers and its composition for organic farming. (Zarate et al., 2011)
fertilizers name ingredient name % source
1 Ash Phosphorous 1% http://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/woodash.html
Potassium 10%
2 Bio Fertilizer Nitrogen 15% http://www.google.com/#hl=zh-
CN&rlz=1R2AMSA_enCN424&q=Bio+Fertilizer+Nitrogen&oq=Bio+Fertilizer+Nitrogen&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=15866l17114l1l7l7l0l6l0l0l187l187l0.1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=6c59c6313942c5ad&biw=1259
&bih=595
Phosphorous 5.2%
Potassium 5.3%
3 Buttermilk Calcium
4 Castor Cake Nitrogen 6.4% http://www.castoroil.in/reference/glossary/castor_c
ake.html Phosphorous 0.8%
Potassium 1%
5 Castor DOC Nitrogen 5.5% http://www.agriculturesou
rce.com/p-castor-doc-645181.html
Phosphorous 1.9%
Potassium 1.1%
6 Compost Nitrogen 1%
http://www.klickitatcounty.org/SolidWaste/fileshtml/organics/compostCalc.ht
m
Phosphorous 0.9% http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.
nsf/all/eng4466
7 CowUrine+Ash Nitrogen 3%
http://www.klickitatcounty.org/SolidWaste/fileshtml/organics/compostCalc.ht
m
8 Farm Yard Manure Nitrogen 0.5% http://www.vanashree.in/f
ym.htm Phosphorous 0.3%
Potassium 0%
9 Green fodder compost Nitrogen 3.4%
http://www.klickitatcounty.org/SolidWaste/fileshtml/organics/compostCalc.ht
m
Phosphorous 0.9% http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.
nsf/all/eng4466
10 Gypsum Calcium
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fertilizers name ingredient name % source
11 Jivamrit Nitrogen 3%
http://www.klickitatcounty.org/SolidWaste/fileshtml/organics/compostCalc.ht
m
12 Karanj Cake Nitrogen 4% http://www.natureneem.com/index_fichiers/Karanj
a_oil.htm Phosphorous 0.9%
Potassium 1.3%
13 Matka Khad Nitrogen 3%
http://www.klickitatcounty.org/SolidWaste/fileshtml/organics/compostCalc.ht
m
14 Neem cake Nitrogen 5% http://www.ozonebiotech.
com/neemcake.html Phosphorous 1%
Potassium 1.5%
15 Neem Fertilizer Nitrogen 5% http://www.ozonebiotech.
com/neemcake.html Phosphorous 1%
Potassium 1.5%
16 Organic Fertilizer Nitrogen 7%
17 Rock Phosphate Phosphorous 18%
http://www.dummies.com/how-
to/content/fertilizing-your-organic-garden.html
18 Vermi Compost Nitrogen 1%
http://www.klickitatcounty.org/SolidWaste/fileshtml/organics/compostCalc.ht
m
Phosphorous 0.9% http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.
nsf/all/eng4466
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Table 13: Summary of pesticides used for organic farming. (Zarate et al., 2011)
Name of pesticide Active ingredient Description Source
1 Akda Ark swallow-wort Bio pesticide. 2 Akhada Ark
3 Amrit Sanjeevani Bio pesticide. http://www.costingagreenfuture.com/blog/?p=86
4 Ash Phosphate and Potash 5 Bajra Ata Millet flour Plant. 6 Bel Ark
7 Besharam Ark Plant. http://projects.icbse.com/biology-339
8 Bio Potash
Water soluble (Foliar / Fertigation / Drip purposes) and Granulated (for soil applications) forms.
http://www.esuppliersindia.com/prathista-industries-ltd-/bio-potash-pr613665-sFP-swf.html
9 Biophos Phosphate, Potassium, Sulphur and Calcium
http://www.gardenews.co.nz/biophos.html
10 Bioxone C9H6Cl2N2O3
Another name is Methazole. It is an herbicide in the family of herbicides known as oxadiazolones.
http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=4690
11 Biozyne Growth hormones, Trace elements, Minerals and Vitamins.
Bio pesticide. It is toxin free eco-friendly bio-degradable product
http://www.indiamart.com/iial/chemical-fertilizers.html
12 Biveri Basin 13 Boron Boron
14 Buttermilk Buttermilks the liquid left behind after churning butter out of cream.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buttermilk
15 Chili Chili peppers (Capsicum spp.) can be used to make a spray or dust to control pests.
http://www.farmradio.org/english/radio-scripts/34-11script_en.asp
16 Coconut water Plant 17 Cow Urine Bio pesticide
18 Dashaparni Ark Bio pesticide. Liquid pesticide to control different pest attack
http://awakeningjagriti.org/economic_development.asp
19 Dhatura Datura
Datura is a genus of nine species of vespertine flowering plants belonging to the family Solanaceae.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datura
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Name of pesticide Active ingredient Description Source
20 Garlic Garlic is actually called an Allium, a bulb type plant that smells, don’t harm the environment
http://www.3stepads.com/83524/garlic-organic-pesticide/
21 Green Planet Bio pesticide
22 HNPV(Helicoverpa nucleopolyhedrovirus )
Bio pesticide. The commercial helicoverpa NPV is a highly selective biopesticide that infects only H. armigera and H. punctigera larvae. NPV is harmless to humans, wildlife and beneficial insects.
http://www2.dpi.qld.gov.au/fieldcrops/17696.html
23 Jad Ka Pani
24 Jaggery It is a traditional unrefined non-centrifugal whole cane sugar
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaggery
25 Karanj Oil Oil of Pongamia piñata seeds
http://biofertilizersandpesticides.com/neem-oil/neem-oil.html
26 Mahakal 27 Makta 28 Medhafoll 29 Megafoll 30 Neem Ark Plant
31 Neem Oil Oil of Azadirachta indica seeds
Neem oil is a vegetable oil pressed from the fruits and seeds of the neem
http://www.livestrong.com/article/74231-karanja-oil-compared-neem-oil
32 Oat ka pani
33 Panchamrit
BBeleric myrobalan, Black pepper, Asafetida,Ghee, Rock salt, Carum ajowan, Potassium carbonate, Castor oil, Black salt, and Cow urine
Panchamrit is an Ayurvedic medicine prescribed for treating constipation, gas, indigestion and ulcers. It’s also kills the hazardous effects of pesticides and fertilizers.
http://www.gomataseva.org/natural-pure-cow-products/digestive-aid/
34 Pushkar
35 Ratan jyot Some of Jatropha oil are toxic to insects and mollusca , and can be used as a natural crop pesticide.
http://www.lijunoilacnepimple.com/lijun01/jatrophaE.htm
36 Shrub Ark Plant. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shrub
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Name of pesticide Active ingredient Description Source
37 Slurry Nutrients and Water
Slurry is the best food for worms. They will eat slurry and convert it into wormy compost, the best of all manures.
http://tgs.freshpatents.com/Organic-Pesticide-bx1.php http://jyoti-kothari.hubpages.com/hub/How-To-Get-Your-Fruit-Trees-To-Produce-Edible-Fruit---Without-Harsh-Chemicals
38 Tobacco Water Nicotine
Tobacco pesticide is particularly effective on soft creatures, such as slugs and aphids.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2227316_use-organic-pesticide-tobacco.html
39 Trichoderma Spores and conidia of Mycoparasitic fungi
It is a Biofungicide, PHOSPHATE Biofertilizer and also produces plant growth promoting substances.
http://www.alibaba.com/product-free/116878878/TRICHODERMA_Organic_Biofungicide_Biofertilizer.html
40 Tulsi Ark Holy Basil Plant.
41 Vermi Wash
A collection of excretory products and excess secretions of earthworms along with micronutrients from soil organic molecules.
VERMI WASH is the liquid fertilizer collected after the passage of water through a column of worm culture. It is very useful as a foliar spray.
http://www.nationalpesticides.com/Vermi_wash.htm
In grey: no information was found
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AnnexIV–Greywaterfootprintforthe240conventionalfarmsThe farms are ordered based on the size of their grey water footprint per tonne of produced cotton (from large to small). Each village is indicated by a
unique color.
ID Farm Village Surface area of
application (Acre)
Y
(t/acre)
Production
per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/acre)
GWF
(m3/t)
Pesticide or fertilizer of
concern
Total application
rate (t/acre)
91 Yogeshbhai
Bhanabhai Sureya Piprali 6 0.20 1.2 9,064,926 1,510,821 7,554,105 Endosulphan 0.0005
507 Laxman Bhuriya Chinkavani 1 0.10 0.1 680,550 680,550 6,805,500 Endosulphan 0.0002
316 Kadwabhai
Manjibhai Nadoliya Surei 3 0.20 0.6 3,334,695 1,111,565 5,557,825 Endosulphan 0.0003
227 Lalit Shivram
Rathod Astriya 4 0.44 1.76 8,166,600 2,041,650 4,640,114 Endosulphan 0.0006
508 Jeetendra Patel Garvakhedi 2 0.15 0.3 1,361,100 680,550 4,537,000 Endosulphan 0.0002
465 Hirabhai Motibhai
Makwana Morthala 2 0.20 0.4 1,814,800 907,400 4,537,000 Endosulphan 0.0003
99 Hemabhai Nagjibhai
Sakhriya Piprali 5 0.30 1.5 6,238,375 1,247,675 4,158,917 Endosulphan 0.0004
460 Karsanbhai
Bharatbhai Digama Morthala 2 0.25 0.5 1,451,840 725,920 2,903,680 Endosulphan 0.0002
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ID Farm Village Surface area of
application (Acre)
Y
(t/acre)
Production
per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/acre)
GWF
(m3/t)
Pesticide or fertilizer of
concern
Total application
rate (t/acre)
108 Narsingh Rama
Muniya Mahudipada 1 0.10 0.1 280,000 280,000 2,800,000 Cypermetrine 0.0001
94 Waghabhai
Merabhai Sakhariya Piprali 4 0.28 1.1 2,722,200 680,550 2,474,727 Endosulphan 0.0002
109 Ramera Madiya
Damar Mahudipada 2 0.40 0.8 1,680,000 840,000 2,100,000 Cypermetrine 0.0002
499 Madhabhai
Kanabhai Makwana Tajpar 3 0.66 1.98 4,083,300 1,361,100 2,062,273 Endosulphan 0.0004
265 Dinesh Rameshwar
Patidar Bandera 5 0.20 1 1,750,000 350,000 1,750,000 Cypermetrine 0.0001
319
Arjibhai
Bansirambhai
Nadoliya
Surei 3 0.33 0.99 1,704,913 568,304 1,722,134Diammonium phosphate /
MIX / Compost 0.4357
469
Chaganbhai
Jadhavbhai
Bhesaliya
Mokasara 2 0.70 1.4 2,268,500 1,134,250 1,620,357 Endosulphan 0.0003
308
Rameshbhai
Jairambhai
Makwana
Tajpar 3 0.66 1.98 3,062,475 1,020,825 1,546,705 Endosulphan 0.0003
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ID Farm Village Surface area of
application (Acre)
Y
(t/acre)
Production
per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/acre)
GWF
(m3/t)
Pesticide or fertilizer of
concern
Total application
rate (t/acre)
436 Vihabhai Ajabhai
Dabhi Tajpar 3 0.66 1.98 2,926,365 975,455 1,477,962 Endosulphan 0.0003
132 Subhash Dalsingh
Muniya Mohankot 2 0.40 0.8 980,000 490,000 1,225,000 Cypermetrine 0.0001
470
Dhirubhai
Chaganbhai
Wachhani
Mokasara 3 1.00 3 3,360,000 1,120,000 1,120,000 Cypermetrine 0.0002
201 Bharat Govind
Lacheta Belam 7 0.44 3.08 3,430,000 490,000 1,113,636 Cypermetrine 0.0001
431 Shukabhai
Manjibhai Parmar Sarsna 2 0.10 0.2 218,609 109,304 1,093,043
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0838
498 Somabhai Ajabhai
Dabhi Tajpar 2 1.50 3 3,266,640 1,633,320 1,088,880 Endosulphan 0.0005
446 Manjibhai
Khamjibhai Jadhav Than 8 0.61 4.88 5,081,440 635,180 1,041,279 Cyclohexanam 0.0002
307 Dharabhai
Ambabhai Dabhi Tajpar 2 1.00 2 2,041,650 1,020,825 1,020,825 Endosulphan 0.0003
318 Masrubhai
Ramabhai Nadoliya Surei 3 0.40 1.2 1,088,880 362,960 907,400 Endosulphan 0.0001
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ID Farm Village Surface area of
application (Acre)
Y
(t/acre)
Production
per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/acre)
GWF
(m3/t)
Pesticide or fertilizer of
concern
Total application
rate (t/acre)
317
Devabhai
Dhudabhai
Bambhwa
Surei 10 1.60 16 14,518,400 1,451,840 907,400 Endosulphan 0.0004
89 Surabhai Sinabhai
Kokiya Piprali 5 0.32 1.6 1,361,100 272,220 850,688 Endosulphan 0.0001
111
Bakabhai
Chothabhai
Bambhwa
Surei 7 0.61 4.27 3,175,900 453,700 743,770 Endosulphan 0.0001
161 Padam Balaji Sohale Loundi 3 0.40 1.2 850,688 283,563 708,906 Endosulphan 0.0001
49 Shankar Lala Tad Lalarundi 1.5 0.08 0.12 83,184 55,456 693,200 Cyclohexanam 0.0006
377 Ramjibhai
Sureshbhai Kediya Kidiyanagar 5 0.80 4 2,673,913 534,783 668,478
Diammonium phosphate /
MIX 0.4100
200 Ramesh Hemaji
Parmar Belam 8 0.50 4 2,576,000 322,000 644,000 Cypermetrine 0.0001
147 Walji Galiya Khadiya Chavriya 4 0.28 1.12 672,000 168,000 600,000 Cypermetrine 0.0000
459 Lalabhai Waghabhai
Makwana Morthala 4 0.95 3.8 2,177,760 544,440 573,095 Endosulphan 0.0002
404 Nandkishore
Balkrishna Parihar Mandori 5 1.00 5 2,835,625 567,125 567,125 Endosulphan 0.0002
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ID Farm Village Surface area of
application (Acre)
Y
(t/acre)
Production
per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/acre)
GWF
(m3/t)
Pesticide or fertilizer of
concern
Total application
rate (t/acre)
264 Viharilal Babulal
Patidar Bandera 10 0.10 1 554,348 55,435 554,348
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0425
466 Bhagabhai
Sidhabhai Makwana Morthala 1 1.10 1.1 544,440 544,440 494,945 Endosulphan 0.0002
388 Samadbhai
Babubhai Chowhan Palsava‐ 3 0.83 2.49 1,095,691 365,230 440,037 MIX / Castor / Compost 0.2800
158 Ramesh Govind
Meena Loundi 2.5 0.80 2 850,688 340,275 425,344 Endosulphan 0.0001
39 Amra Galiya Ninama Ambapada 6 0.40 2.4 998,208 166,368 415,920 Cyclohexanam 0.0017
256 Ravji Dayabhai
Solanki Sarsna 2 0.35 0.7 286,957 143,478 409,938
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.1100
339
Karsanbhai
Bhanabhai
Makwana
Umiya 22 0.18 4 1,578,261 71,739 394,565 Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0550
315 Karsanbhai
Samatbhai Mewada Surei 4 0.90 3.6 1,361,100 340,275 378,083 Endosulphan 0.0001
237 Dinesh Shivlal
Patidar Nandra 15 1.00 15 5,670,000 378,000 378,000 Cypermetrine 0.0001
253 Shivlal Babulal
Patidar Somakhedi 5 0.40 2 748,200 149,640 374,100 TriAzophos 0.0003
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ID Farm Village Surface area of
application (Acre)
Y
(t/acre)
Production
per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/acre)
GWF
(m3/t)
Pesticide or fertilizer of
concern
Total application
rate (t/acre)
193 Lokesh Gajaraj Patel Jagatpura 15 0.66 9.9 3,607,875 240,525 364,432 Difenthiuron 0.0002
405 Premchand Kaluram
Parihar Mandori 12 0.86 10.32 3,591,360 299,280 348,000 TriAzophos 0.0002
53 Kalu Thaliya Ninama Lalarundi 1.5 0.16 0.24 83,184 55,456 346,600 Cyclohexanam 0.0006
41 Jeetendra Thawarji
Gomad Ambapada 1 0.12 0.12 41,592 41,592 346,600 Cyclohexanam 0.0004
258 Mahendra Narayan
Patidar Nandra 10 0.80 8 2,672,500 267,250 334,063 Difenthiuron 0.0003
490 Vallabhbhai
Fattebhai Makwana Pipliya(Dhora) 1 1.00 1 294,905 294,905 294,905 Endosulphan 0.0001
455
Narsubhai
Gangaram
Makwana
Than 2.5 0.80 2 544,440 217,776 272,220 Endosulphan 0.0001
208 Santosh Ganpat
Parihar Belam 8 0.75 6 1,596,160 199,520 266,027 TriAzophos 0.0002
235 Narayan Shobharam
Patidar Somakhedi 4 0.43 1.72 445,866 111,467 259,225 Acephate 0.0011
194 Ronit Bharat Patel Jagatpura 8 0.50 4 1,026,240 128,280 256,560 Difenthiuron 0.0002
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ID Farm Village Surface area of
application (Acre)
Y
(t/acre)
Production
per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/acre)
GWF
(m3/t)
Pesticide or fertilizer of
concern
Total application
rate (t/acre)
121 Madiya Noorji
Damar Mahudipada 1 0.10 0.1 24,955 24,955 249,552 Cyclohexanam 0.0000
204 Bhagwan Punaji
Parihar Belam 4 1.30 5.2 1,264,957 316,239 243,261 TriAzophos 0.0008
254 Kamlesh Mohan
Patidar Somakhedi 6 0.50 3 718,272 119,712 239,424 TriAzophos 0.0002
338
Kanjibhai
Mahadevbhai
Makwana
Umiya 3 0.27 0.81 185,283 61,761 228,744 Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0474
497 Devshabhai
Nanjibhai Dabhi Tajpar 6 0.50 3 684,783 114,130 228,261
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0875
458
Bhurabhai
Bhikhabhai
Makwana
Morthala 2 0.25 0.5 110,870 55,435 221,739 Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0425
260 Ramlal Phulchand
Patidar Nandra 10 1.00 10 2,138,000 213,800 213,800 Difenthiuron 0.0002
331 Bababhai Jogabhai
Makwana Bhotakiya 6 0.60 3.6 768,522 128,087 213,478 MIX / Castor / Compost 0.0982
210 Vikas Bharat Pawar Belam 5 0.50 2.5 527,819 105,564 211,128 Difenthiuron 0.0002
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ID Farm Village Surface area of
application (Acre)
Y
(t/acre)
Production
per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/acre)
GWF
(m3/t)
Pesticide or fertilizer of
concern
Total application
rate (t/acre)
166 Jagnnath Natthu Pol Bagpal 3 0.33 0.99 207,000 69,000 209,091 Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0529
450 Prabhubhai
Motibhai Makwana Than 4 0.50 2 397,826 99,457 198,913
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0763
127 Ukar Surji Singad Jampada 2 0.20 0.4 78,261 39,130 195,652 Diammonium phosphate 0.0300
71 Veerjibhai Ladabhai
Sapra Sarsna 4 0.20 0.8 156,522 39,130 195,652 Diammonium phosphate 0.0300
101 Khimabhai
Pachabhai Rajpur Bhotakiya 8 1.13 9 1,751,501 218,938 194,611 Fluchloralin 0.0000
36 Avla Danna Ninama Lalarundi 1.5 0.20 0.3 58,229 38,819 194,096 Cyclohexanam 0.0004
146 Sakru Sakku Dindor Chavriya 1 0.20 0.2 37,710 37,710 188,550 Cyclohexanam 0.0004
195 Ramesh Bhawariya
Meher Jagatpura 7 0.80 5.6 1,047,620 149,660 187,075 Difenthiuron 0.0002
241 Gyanabhai Ladabhai
Sapra Sarsna 6 0.25 1.5 273,913 45,652 182,609 Diammonium phosphate 0.0350
129 Sambu Rubji
Muniya Mohankot 1 0.20 0.2 36,522 36,522 182,609
Diammonium phosphate /
Super Phosphate 0.0280
236 Rajendra Thakurlal
Patidar Nandra 5 0.80 4 725,000 145,000 181,250 Carbendazim 0.0003
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ID Farm Village Surface area of
application (Acre)
Y
(t/acre)
Production
per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/acre)
GWF
(m3/t)
Pesticide or fertilizer of
concern
Total application
rate (t/acre)
52 Nanuram Fatta Med Lalarundi 1 0.20 0.2 36,046 36,046 180,232 Cyclohexanam 0.0004
413 Ram Jagdish Patidar Mandori 5 0.90 4.5 801,750 160,350 178,167 Difenthiuron 0.0003
261 Kaluram Sitaram
Patidar Nandra 10 0.75 7.5 1,336,250 133,625 178,167 Difenthiuron 0.0001
506 Rapa Guman Bhigad Got 1 0.28 0.28 49,494 49,494 176,766 Cyclohexanam 0.0005
478 Veljibhai Amarsibhai
Rajpara Mokasara 1.5 2.00 3 525,000 350,000 175,000 Cypermetrine 0.0001
34 Devji Vadda Ninama Lalarundi 1 0.12 0.12 20,661 20,661 172,174
Diammonium phosphate /
Super Phosphate / Farm Yard
Manure
0.0158
411 Ashok Sriram
Parihar Mandori 2 0.60 1.2 202,174 101,087 168,478
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0775
171 Manju Babulal
Kotwal Bagpal 6 0.66 3.96 649,320 108,220 163,970 Acephate 0.0011
59 Mangu Amara
Devda Satrundi 1 0.20 0.2 32,257 32,257 161,283
Diammonium phosphate /
Super Phosphate / Farm Yard
Manure
0.0247
196 Prakash Shankarlal
Yadav Jagatpura 4 0.88 3.52 563,478 140,870 160,079
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.1080
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ID Farm Village Surface area of
application (Acre)
Y
(t/acre)
Production
per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/acre)
GWF
(m3/t)
Pesticide or fertilizer of
concern
Total application
rate (t/acre)
126 Sadiya Lula Hatela Mohankot 1 0.28 0.28 44,348 44,348 158,385 Diammonium phosphate /
Super Phosphate 0.0340
131 Devisingh Nagla
Muniya Mohankot 6 0.20 1.2 186,332 31,055 155,277 Cyclohexanam 0.0003
223 Ganesh Ambaram
Patidar Astriya 4 0.36 1.44 221,739 55,435 153,986
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0425
86 Ramchandra Dina
Bhuriya Chinkavani 1 0.15 0.15 22,182 22,182 147,883 Cyclohexanam 0.0003
144 Kantilal Vaktaji
Muniya Chavriya 2 0.28 0.56 79,857 39,928 142,601 Cyclohexanam 0.0004
359 Hirabhai Ratanbhai
Makwana Umiya 2 0.30 0.6 84,783 42,391 141,304
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0325
181 Subhash Mishrilal
Patidar Astriya 6 0.46 2.76 384,840 64,140 139,435 Difenthiuron 0.0001
136 Haresingh Somla
Meda Chinkavani 7 0.60 4.2 582,288 83,184 138,640 Cyclohexanam 0.0004
40 Dilip Shankar
Muniya Ambapada 4 0.20 0.8 110,912 27,728 138,640 Cyclohexanam 0.0003
259 Omprakash
Dhannalal Patidar Nandra 8 1.25 10 1,368,320 171,040 136,832 Difenthiuron 0.0002
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ID Farm Village Surface area of
application (Acre)
Y
(t/acre)
Production
per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/acre)
GWF
(m3/t)
Pesticide or fertilizer of
concern
Total application
rate (t/acre)
122 Rupsingh Nathu
Bhuriya Jampada 2.5 0.20 0.5 66,547 26,619 133,094 Cyclohexanam 0.0002
112 Rupsingh Raichand
Arad Mahudipada 1 0.20 0.2 26,413 26,413 132,065
Diammonium phosphate /
Super Phosphate / Farm Yard
Manure
0.0203
68 Babariya Gulji
Bhuriya Chinkavani 1 0.20 0.2 26,082 26,082 130,408 Cyclohexanam 0.0001
197 Gangaram Mohan
Parihar Jagatpura 4 1.10 4.4 563,478 140,870 128,063
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.1080
501 Babanu Guman
Bhigad Got 2 0.32 0.64 79,857 39,928 124,776 Cyclohexanam 0.0003
462 Sanabhai Sukhabhai
Sapra Morthala 6 0.35 2.1 254,348 42,391 121,118
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0325
453
Prafulben
Harishbhai
Dodhiwala
Than 7 0.62 4.34 511,761 73,109 117,917 Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0561
361
Ratanbhai
Bhurabhai
Makwana
Umiya 10 0.50 5 570,652 57,065 114,130 Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0438
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ID Farm Village Surface area of
application (Acre)
Y
(t/acre)
Production
per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/acre)
GWF
(m3/t)
Pesticide or fertilizer of
concern
Total application
rate (t/acre)
212 Motilal Sakharam
Patel Astriya 4 0.60 2.4 267,168 66,792 111,320 Distilled Methyl Soyate 0.0002
120 Nathu Hukiya
Damar Mahudipada 2 0.40 0.8 88,730 44,365 110,912 Cyclohexanam 0.0001
263 Rajendra Dhannalal
Patidar Bandera 2 0.35 0.7 77,638 38,819 110,912 Cyclohexanam 0.0004
245 Radhesham
Mangilal Patidar Somakhedi 10 0.65 6.5 717,391 71,739 110,368
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0550
503 Amramli Guman
Gharel Got 1 0.32 0.32 34,239 34,239 106,997
Diammonium phosphate /
Farm Yard Manure 0.0263
266 Bhagwan
Rameshwar Patidar Bandera 4 0.25 1 103,891 25,973 103,891 Acephate 0.0003
502 Adada Bhada Meda Got 1 0.40 0.4 41,072 41,072 102,680 Cyclohexanam 0.0003
420 Ganesh Nemichand
Patidar Bhudri 3 0.56 1.68 167,165 55,722 99,503
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0427
392 Jaipalbhai Babubhai
Jogiya Palsava‐ 7 0.50 3.5 346,957 49,565 99,130 Castor / Compost 0.0380
116 Wala Nanaji Parmar Chinkavani 1 0.20 0.2 19,565 19,565 97,826 Diammonium phosphate /
Farm Yard Manure 0.0150
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ID Farm Village Surface area of
application (Acre)
Y
(t/acre)
Production
per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/acre)
GWF
(m3/t)
Pesticide or fertilizer of
concern
Total application
rate (t/acre)
28 Ganesh Nathu
Bhuriya Jampada 2 0.30 0.6 57,674 28,837 96,124 Cyclohexanam 0.0002
65 Sagrambhai
Chondabhai Rathod Mevasa 5 0.30 1.5 143,478 28,696 95,652 Diammonium phosphate 0.0220
505 Somu Bada Madiya Got 2 0.52 1.04 99,128 49,564 95,315 Cyclohexanam 0.0003
252 Gyanchand Babulal
Parihar Somakhedi 5 0.60 3 277,174 55,435 92,391
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0425
390 Merubhai Dalabhai
Rathod Palsava‐ 5 0.40 2 182,609 36,522 91,304 Castor / Compost 0.0280
440 Gobarbhai
Popatbhai Bharwad Bhamrasla 3 0.53 1.59 144,075 48,025 90,613 Cyclohexanam 0.0005
110 Ambaram Mansingh
Dindore Mahudipada 2 0.30 0.6 54,110 27,055 90,183 Acephate 0.0003
336 Jiyabhai Bhanabhai
Gami Umiya 5 0.80 4 358,696 71,739 89,674
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0550
186 Manohar
Amirchand Patidar Astriya 2 0.40 0.8 71,739 35,870 89,674
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0275
217 Rajendra Raghunath
Kag Bagpal 8 0.38 3 267,652 33,457 89,217
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0257
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ID Farm Village Surface area of
application (Acre)
Y
(t/acre)
Production
per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/acre)
GWF
(m3/t)
Pesticide or fertilizer of
concern
Total application
rate (t/acre)
80 Bhutakbhai
Ramjibhai Patel Shikharpur 40 0.30 12 1,043,478 26,087 86,957
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0313
81 Kishorebhai
Murlibhai Patel Shikharpur 2 0.15 0.3 26,087 13,043 86,957
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0325
240 Ganesh Dhannalal
Patidar Bandera 8 1.00 8 684,160 85,520 85,520 Difenthiuron 0.0001
301 Samdalabhai
Dalabhai Bayad Bhimasar 2 1.00 2 169,565 84,783 84,783
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0650
347 Ambabhai
Mahadeva Ravriya Padampar 4 0.50 2 169,565 42,391 84,783
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0325
504 Makna Badiya Meda Got 2 0.48 0.96 79,857 39,928 83,184 Cyclohexanam 0.0011
452
Nagarbhai
Pitambarbhai
Makwana
Than 2 1.00 2 163,043 81,522 81,522 Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0625
244 Parbatbhai
Vaghsibhai Rajpara Mokasara 4.5 0.66 2.97 239,478 53,217 80,632
Diammonium phosphate /
Super Phosphate / Compost0.0408
298 Jaimalbhai Dalabhai
Parmar Bhimasar 3 0.90 2.7 215,217 71,739 79,710
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0550
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ID Farm Village Surface area of
application (Acre)
Y
(t/acre)
Production
per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/acre)
GWF
(m3/t)
Pesticide or fertilizer of
concern
Total application
rate (t/acre)
8 Sabhlabhai
Bhurabhai Rathod Mevasa 5 0.80 4 313,043 62,609 78,261 Diammonium phosphate 0.0480
143 Ravji Dhanji Khadiya Chavriya 3 0.32 0.96 73,202 24,401 76,252 Cyclohexanam 0.0002
38 Puriya Hira Ninama Ambapada 1 0.28 0.28 21,196 21,196 75,699 Diammonium phosphate /
Farm Yard Manure 0.0163
442 Ramabhai
Popatbhai Bhamrasla 4 1.00 4 300,000 75,000 75,000 Diammonium phosphate 0.0575
57 Ranchod Gangaram
Anjana Satrundi 2 0.48 0.96 71,739 35,870 74,728
Diammonium phosphate /
Farm Yard Manure 0.0275
198 Mohan Bhawliya
Goad Jagatpura 5 0.80 4 294,783 58,957 73,696
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0452
391 Samatbhai
Savvabhai Gagani Palsava‐ 4 0.50 2 146,087 36,522 73,043 Castor / Compost 0.0280
426 Mohanbhai
Jaisinghbhai Parmar Sarsna 1 0.60 0.6 42,391 42,391 70,652
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0325
389 Ladabhai Gangabhai
Dhasali Palsava‐ 5 0.40 2 140,870 28,174 70,435 Compost 0.0216
353 Previnbhai
Parbatbhai Patel Padampar 4 0.45 1.8 125,217 31,304 69,565
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0240
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ID Farm Village Surface area of
application (Acre)
Y
(t/acre)
Production
per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/acre)
GWF
(m3/t)
Pesticide or fertilizer of
concern
Total application
rate (t/acre)
50 Govardhan Ninama Ambapada 4 0.40 1.6 110,912 27,728 69,320 Cyclohexanam 0.0003
170 Hariom Hiralal
Jaiswal Bagpal 2 0.70 1.4 95,217 47,609 68,012
Diammonium phosphate /
Super Phosphate / Compost0.0365
96 Gulabben labhubhai
Rangpara Piprali 2 0.60 1.2 79,696 39,848 66,413
Diammonium phosphate /
MIX / Compost 0.0306
393 Ashokbhai Jevabhai
Mali Bhotakiya 2 1.00 2 130,435 65,217 65,217
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0770
76 Ratnabhai Devdasji
Patel Shikharpur 10 0.20 2 130,435 13,043 65,217
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0213
78 Ranchhod Narsinh
Patel Shikharpur 10 0.20 2 130,435 13,043 65,217
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0213
376 Ganeshbhai
Babubhai Kediya Kidiyanagar 2 0.40 0.8 52,174 26,087 65,217 Diammonium phosphate 0.0200
35 Nanuram Parangi Lalarundi 1 0.20 0.2 13,043 13,043 65,217 Diammonium phosphate 0.0100
422 Jagdish Mangal
Pawar Bhudri 6 0.66 3.96 250,435 41,739 63,241 Diammonium phosphate 0.0320
58 Amar Punjaji Devda Satrundi 2 0.40 0.8 50,543 25,272 63,179 Diammonium phosphate /
Farm Yard Manure 0.0194
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ID Farm Village Surface area of
application (Acre)
Y
(t/acre)
Production
per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/acre)
GWF
(m3/t)
Pesticide or fertilizer of
concern
Total application
rate (t/acre)
421 Kamal Bhivra
Patidar Bhudri 2 0.50 1 62,609 31,304 62,609 Diammonium phosphate 0.0240
251 Chhotu Natthu
Pathan Somakhedi 5 0.80 4 247,826 49,565 61,957
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0380
159 Rajesh Harinarayan
More Loundi 5 0.60 3 184,796 36,959 61,599
Diammonium phosphate /
MIX / Compost 0.0283
443 Madhurbhai
Popatbhai Dodiya Bhamrasla 8 0.86 6.88 415,565 51,946 60,402 Acephate 0.0005
133 Ramesh Dalsing
Muniya Mohankot 4 0.48 1.92 115,348 28,837 60,077 Cyclohexanam 0.0003
25 Badda Naniya Athila Jampada 2 0.45 0.9 53,238 26,619 59,153 Cyclohexanam 0.0011
7 Pirjibhai Randhaliya Mevasa 5 1.12 5.6 326,087 65,217 58,230 Diammonium phosphate 0.0500
209 Sadashiv Shankar
Parihar Belam 6 1.00 6 333,248 55,541 55,541
Diammonium phosphate /
Farm Yard Manure / Mix 0.0426
352 Harjiubhai
Gopalbhai Minar Padampar 2 1.00 2 110,870 55,435 55,435
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0425
387 Haribhai
Bhuvanbhai Rathod Palsava‐ 5 0.80 4 221,739 44,348 55,435
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0340
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ID Farm Village Surface area of
application (Acre)
Y
(t/acre)
Production
per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/acre)
GWF
(m3/t)
Pesticide or fertilizer of
concern
Total application
rate (t/acre)
349 Khetabhai Velabhai
Dubariya Padampar 6 0.83 4.98 270,783 45,130 54,374
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0346
62 Kalu Gavji Dindor Satrundi 1 0.32 0.32 17,283 17,283 54,008
Diammonium phosphate /
Super Phosphate / Farm Yard
Manure
0.0133
299 Jokaerbhai Ajabhai
Parmar Bhimasar 5 0.80 4 215,217 43,043 53,804
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0330
239 Ganesh Ramlal
Patidar Bandera 2 0.85 1.7 91,304 45,652 53,708 Diammonium phosphate 0.0350
64 Kanabhai Bijalbhai
Rathod Mevasa 8 0.70 5.6 299,462 37,433 53,475 Cyclohexanam 0.0004
475
Harjibhai
Dharamsibhai
Rajapara
Mokasara 6 0.83 4.98 266,189 44,365 53,452 Cyclohexanam 0.0004
480 Laljibhai Karsanbhai
Makwana Pipliya(Dhora) 4 0.98 3.92 207,782 51,946 53,006 Acephate 0.0005
61 Ramaji Bhuvan
Maida Satrundi 1 0.40 0.4 21,196 21,196 52,989
Diammonium phosphate /
Farm Yard Manure 0.0163
302 Laxmanbhai
Bhimabhai Bayad Bhimasar 3 1.16 3.48 182,739 60,913 52,511
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0467
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ID Farm Village Surface area of
application (Acre)
Y
(t/acre)
Production
per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/acre)
GWF
(m3/t)
Pesticide or fertilizer of
concern
Total application
rate (t/acre)
230 Rameshkumar
Bhalaji More Loundi 3 0.50 1.5 78,261 26,087 52,174 Diammonium phosphate 0.0200
29 Anasingh Nathu
Bhuriya Jampada 1.5 0.30 0.45 23,292 15,528 51,759 Cyclohexanam 0.0002
337 Manjibhai
Bhanabhai Gami Umiya 2 0.60 1.2 61,304 30,652 51,087
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0235
488 Veshyarambhai
Amrabhai Parmar Pipliya(Dhora) 3 0.77 2.31 117,391 39,130 50,819 Diammonium phosphate 0.0300
2 Gendala Ganpat
Patel Garvakhedi 3 0.40 1.2 60,457 20,152 50,380
Diammonium phosphate /
Farm Yard Manure 0.0155
412 Mohan Ganesh
Patidar Mandori 15 0.83 12.45 623,880 41,592 50,111 Cyclohexanam 0.0004
241
Becharbhai
Gobarbhai
Wachhani
Mokasara 0.5 1.20 0.6 30,000 60,000 50,000 Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0460
410 Krishna Santosh
Patel Mandori 2 0.80 1.6 78,261 39,130 48,913 Diammonium phosphate 0.0300
418 Tilokchand
Revaramji Parihar Bhudri 4 0.88 3.52 169,565 42,391 48,172 Acephate 0.0325
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ID Farm Village Surface area of
application (Acre)
Y
(t/acre)
Production
per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/acre)
GWF
(m3/t)
Pesticide or fertilizer of
concern
Total application
rate (t/acre)
130 Lolsingh Dalla
Damer Mohankot 1 0.50 0.5 23,478 23,478 46,957
Diammonium phosphate /
Super Phosphate 0.0180
37 Lulla Gamod Ambapada 4 0.48 1.92 88,730 22,182 46,213 Cyclohexanam 0.0002
297 Ratanbhai
Khimabhai Parmar Bhimasar 3 0.93 2.79 127,174 42,391 45,582
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0325
95 Bhushanbhai
Narsibhai Rangpara Piprali 4 0.25 1 44,870 11,217 44,870 MIX 0.0086
113 Besaya Lula Dindor Chinkavani 2 0.40 0.8 35,492 17,746 44,365 Cyclohexanam 0.0004
322
Ramjibhai
Dudhabhai
Makwana
Bhotakiya 5 1.00 5 218,478 43,696 43,696 Diammonium phosphate /
Castor / Compost 0.0335
12
Devayatbhai
Karmalbhai
Khambhla
Mevasa 4 0.75 3 130,435 32,609 43,478 Diammonium phosphate 0.0250
221 Pradip Jagdish Kag Bagpal 1 0.60 0.6 26,087 26,087 43,478 Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0200
509 Malla Badhiya Meda Garvakhedi 2 0.15 0.3 13,043 6,522 43,478 Farm Yard Manure 0.0050
348 Harishbhai
Parbatbhai Minar Padampar 3 0.83 2.49 108,000 36,000 43,373
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0276
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ID Farm Village Surface area of
application (Acre)
Y
(t/acre)
Production
per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/acre)
GWF
(m3/t)
Pesticide or fertilizer of
concern
Total application
rate (t/acre)
454 Bhikhabhai
Motibhai Makwana Than 6 1.00 6 257,131 42,855 42,855 Acephate 0.0004
485 Rameshbhai
Amrabhai Galsar Pipliya(Dhora) 5 0.60 3 127,549 25,510 42,516 Cyclohexanam 0.0003
323 Jasabhai Pachabhai
Kodi Bhotakiya 6 1.00 6 254,348 42,391 42,391
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0325
231 Vijay Bhagirath
Savle Loundi 3 0.50 1.5 62,609 20,870 41,739 Diammonium phosphate 0.0160
138 Buariya Galiya
Khadiya Chavriya 2 0.32 0.64 26,619 13,309 41,592 Cyclohexanam 0.0001
380 Rambhai Ajabhai
Rathod Kidiyanagar 5 0.60 3 123,913 24,783 41,304
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0190
439 Lagrabhai
Revajibhai Talwania Bhamrasla 6 0.53 3.18 129,913 21,652 40,853 Diammonium phosphate 0.0166
381 Dayabhai Rangabhai
Rathod Kidiyanagar 5 0.60 3 117,391 23,478 39,130 Compost 0.0180
441 Vijaybhai Rahabhai
Bharwad Bhamrasla 4 0.90 3.6 138,783 34,696 38,551 Diammonium phosphate 0.0266
167 Gendalal Gangaram
Mansore Bagpal 7 0.80 5.6 213,890 30,556 38,195
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0234
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ID Farm Village Surface area of
application (Acre)
Y
(t/acre)
Production
per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/acre)
GWF
(m3/t)
Pesticide or fertilizer of
concern
Total application
rate (t/acre)
213 Mahesh Ambaram
Patidar Astriya 4 0.36 1.44 54,347 13,587 37,741 Cyclohexanam 0.0001
157 Hariram Narayan
More Loundi 5 0.70 3.5 130,435 26,087 37,267 Diammonium phosphate 0.0200
350 Dayabhai Amrabhai
Parmar Padampar 2 0.75 1.5 54,783 27,391 36,522
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0210
63 Bhalsurbhai
Savsibhai Rathod Mevasa 7 0.69 4.8 169,565 24,224 35,326 Diammonium phosphate 0.0186
428 Laljibhai Somabhai
Sapra Sarsna 6 0.50 3 105,366 17,561 35,122 Cyclohexanam 0.0002
486 Babubhai Umarbhai
Pathan Pipliya(Dhora) 3 0.93 2.79 90,000 30,000 32,258 Diammonium phosphate 0.0230
379 Ratanbhai Shinbhai
Kediya Kidiyanagar 5 0.80 4 123,913 24,783 30,978
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0190
479
Veerjibhai
Mehranbhai
Makwana
Pipliya(Dhora) 2 0.85 1.7 51,946 25,973 30,556 Acephate 0.0003
27 Ambu Badda Damar Jampada 3 0.30 0.9 24,457 8,152 27,174 Farm Yard Manure 0.0063
145 Balu Galiya Khadiya Chavriya 4 0.48 1.92 52,174 13,043 27,174 Diammonium phosphate /
Farm Yard Manure 0.0100
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ID Farm Village Surface area of
application (Acre)
Y
(t/acre)
Production
per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/acre)
GWF
(m3/t)
Pesticide or fertilizer of
concern
Total application
rate (t/acre)
300 Baddev Dalabhai
Parmar Bhimasar 5 0.90 4.5 114,130 22,826 25,362
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0175
5 Kalu Nanda Tipoliya Garvakhedi 4 0.40 1.6 38,819 9,705 24,262 Cyclohexanam 0.0002
406 Jitendra Ganesh
Parihar Bhudri 10 0.95 9.5 216,440 21,644 22,783 Acephate 0.0002
69 Bahadursingh
Anjana Satrundi 2 0.60 1.2 26,739 13,370 22,283
Super Phosphate / Farm Yard
Manuare 0.0103
419 Ishwar Surajmal
Nayak Bhudri 8 1.00 8 141,967 17,746 17,746 Cyclohexanam 0.0002
10 Kashiram Patel Garvakhedi 2 0.40 0.8 13,864 6,932 17,330 Cyclohexanam 0.0005
77 Maljibhai Revabhai
Patel Shikharpur 15 0.53 7.95 136,957 9,130 17,227
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0145
375 Baldevbhai
Banabhai Kediya Kidiyanagar 5 1.20 6 84,783 16,957 14,130
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.0130
82 Pravinbhai
Murlibhai Patel Shikharpur 2 1.00 2 26,087 13,043 13,043
Diammonium phosphate /
Compost 0.1000
438 Javerbhai Ravjibhai
Dodiya Bhamrasla 6 0.83 4.98 39,928 6,655 8,018 Cyclohexanam 0.0001
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ID Farm Village Surface area of
application (Acre)
Y
(t/acre)
Production
per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/acre)
GWF
(m3/t)
Pesticide or fertilizer of
concern
Total application
rate (t/acre)
280 Parbatbhai
Govardhan Patel Juna Katariya 35 0.06 1.995 12,069 345 6,050 Compost 0.0270
304 Ranjitsinh
Gumansinh jadeja Wandhiya 40 0.01 0.4 2,299 57 5,747 Compost 0.0045
278 Samatbhai Ranchod
Koli Juna Katariya 5 0.16 0.8 2,299 460 2,874 Compost 0.0360
277 Parbat Jetha Patel Juna Katariya 9 0.13 1.17 2,586 287 2,210 Compost 0.0225
92 Balabhai Murjibhai
Devda Wandhiya 9 0.08 0.72 1,149 128 1,596 Compost 0.0100
289 Dharamji Khimji
Patel Narayansari 23 0.10 2.3 3,516 153 1,529 Compost 0.0120
394 Munjibhai
Narayanbhai Patel Wandhiya 8 0.23 1.8 2,586 323 1,437 Compost 0.0253
510 Kishan Devji Patel Juna Katariya 5 0.10 0.5 575 115 1,149 Compost 0.0090
291 Veerjibhai
Kesarbhai Patel Wandhiya 4 0.40 1.6 1,724 431 1,078 Compost 0.0338
365 Kanjibhai Gangjibhai
Patel Narayansari 72 0.12 8.64 8,276 115 958 Compost 0.0090
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ID Farm Village Surface area of
application (Acre)
Y
(t/acre)
Production
per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF
(m3/acre)
GWF
(m3/t)
Pesticide or fertilizer of
concern
Total application
rate (t/acre)
290 Jairambhai
Pannabhai Patel Narayansari 18 0.11 1.98 1,723 96 870 Compost 0.0075
400 Gokul Mohanbhai
Patel Narayansari 15 0.16 2.4 1,916 128 798 Compost 0.0100
276 Jeevan Devji Patel Juna Katariya 10 0.12 1.2 893 89 744 Compost 0.0070
292 Dharamji
Becharbhai Patel Wandhiya 5 0.40 2 1,437 287 718 Compost 0.0225
274 Ratabhai Ramji
Patel Narayansari 8 0.20 1.6 1,149 144 718 Compost 0.0113
395 Kanjibhai Haribhai
Patel Wandhiya 10 0.40 4 2,586 259 647 Compost 0.0203
399 Ranchodbhai
Mohanbhai Patel Narayansari 9 0.18 1.62 1,034 115 639 Compost 0.0090
150 Lokendra Jani Garvakhedi 7 0.20 1.4 435 62 311 Urea 0.005
386 Kanhabhai
Vithabhai Mali Bhotakiya 3 1.00 3 690 230 230 Compost 0.0180
367 Ramji Velabhai Patel Juna Katariya 10 0.32 3.2 690 69 216 Compost 0.0054
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AnnexV–Greywaterfootprintforthe240organicfarmsThe farms are ordered based on the size of their grey water footprint per tonne of produced cotton (from large to small). Each village is indicated by a
unique color.
ID Farm Village Surface area of application
(Acre)
Y (t/acre)
Production per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF (m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF (m3/acre)
GWF (m3/t)
Fertilizer of concern Total
application rate (t/acre)
398 Murjibhai Mebhaya
Patel Shikharpur 15 0.12 1.8 1,320,652 88,043 733,696
Compost (phosphorous)7.500
423 Nandkishore Kaluji
Patidar Bhudri 4 0.25 1 386,817 96,704 386,817
Compost (phosphorous)7.507
330 Pannabhai Hirjibhai
Patel Narayansari 15 0.06 0.9 330,163 22,011 366,848
Compost (phosphorous)1.875
360 Gajabhai Sugabhai
Rajpur Bhotakiya 3 0.33 0.99 246,522 82,174 249,012
Compost (phosphorous)7.000
397 Manjbhai Deva Patel Shikharpur 12 0.08 0.96 234,689 19,557 244,467Compost (phosphorous)
1.666
414 Vijusingh Narsingh
Nayak Bhudri 2 0.3 0.6 119,478 59,739 199,130
Compost (phosphorous)5.001
358 Samatbhai
Shavabhai Makwana Umiya 4 0.35 1.4 249,552 62,388 178,251
Compost (phosphorous)5.251
207 Manohar Khushalji
Solanki Belam 6 0.5 3 528,261 88,043 176,087
Compost (phosphorous)7.500
155 Jeetendra Shankar
Chowhan Loundi 2.5 1 2.5 440,217 176,087 176,087
Compost (phosphorous)15.000
189 Natthu Rajaram
Yadav Jagatpura 5 0.5 2.5 440,217 88,043 176,087
Compost (phosphorous)7.500
468 Sunderbhai
Mohanbhai Digama Morthala 3 0.23 0.69 105,652 35,217 153,119
Farm Yard Manure 0.027
437 Mohanbhai
Khimabhai Jolapara Bhamrasla 4 0.75 3 443,478 110,870 147,826
Compost (phosphorous)5.040
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ID Farm Village Surface area of application
(Acre)
Y (t/acre)
Production per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF (m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF (m3/acre)
GWF (m3/t)
Fertilizer of concern Total
application rate (t/acre)
151 Laxman Gotuji More Loundi 2 0.6 1.2 176,087 88,043 146,739Compost (phosphorous)
7.500
232 Rajendra Mangilal
Chowhan Loundi 2 0.4 0.8 117,391 58,696 146,739
Compost (phosphorous)5.000
320 Vipul Jevabhai Mali Bhotakiya 3 0.16 0.48 70,435 23,478 146,739Compost (phosphorous)
2.000
211 Harilal Kaluji Jaiswal Bagpal 5 0.7 3.5 498,913 99,783 142,547Compost (phosphorous)
8.500
427 Kushabhai
Becharbhai Solanki Sarsna 6 0.42 2.52 352,174 58,696 139,752
Compost (phosphorous)5.000
396 Ranchodbhai
Narsobhai Patel Shikharpur 9 0.22 1.98 264,130 29,348 133,399
Compost (phosphorous)2.500
214 Babulal Govind
Kotwal Bagpal 5 0.6 3 381,522 76,304 127,174
Compost (phosphorous)6.500
224 Gajanan Shobharav
Patidar Astriya 10 0.7 7 880,435 88,043 125,776
Compost (phosphorous)7.500
225 Usha Gananan
Patidar Astriya 5 0.7 3.5 440,217 88,043 125,776
Compost (phosphorous)7.500
425 Uttam Subhash
Patidar Bhudri 2 0.75 1.5 180,261 90,130 120,174
Compost (phosphorous)7.502
401 Rajnath Sitaram
Patidar Mandori 9 0.5 4.5 540,587 60,065 120,130
Compost (phosphorous)5.001
408 Dharmesh Sevakram
Patidar Mandori 6 0.5 3 356,478 59,413 118,826
Compost (phosphorous)5.001
364 Becharbhai
Akhaibhai Patel Narayansari 8 0.15 1.2 140,870 17,609 117,391
Compost (phosphorous)1.500
417 Shyam Mahadev
Patidar Bhudri 4.5 0.56 2.52 291,952 64,878 115,854
Compost (phosphorous)5.005
272 Ritesh Phulchand
Patidar Somakhedi 6.5 0.32 2.08 238,960 36,763 114,885
Compost (phosphorous)2.704
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Grey Water Footprint Organic vs. Conventional Cotton
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ID Farm Village Surface area of application
(Acre)
Y (t/acre)
Production per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF (m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF (m3/acre)
GWF (m3/t)
Fertilizer of concern Total
application rate (t/acre)
362 Jivtiben Panchabhai
Makwana Bhotakiya 4 0.75 3 331,304 82,826 110,435
Compost (phosphorous)7.001
175 Mahadev Shobharao
Patidar Astriya 6 0.83 4.98 534,130 89,022 107,255
Compost (phosphorous)7.501
295 Veljibhai Bhurabhai
Patel Shikharpur 8 0.175 1.4 146,504 18,313 104,646
Compost (phosphorous)1.560
269 Dharmendra
Omprakash Dhariya Nandra 7 0.5 3.5 362,843 51,835 103,670
Compost (phosphorous)2.517
424 Subhash Gajanan
Patidar Bhudri 6 0.87 5.22 540,783 90,130 103,598
Compost (phosphorous)7.502
271 Prakash Jagnnath
Patidar Somakhedi 3 0.66 1.98 201,209 67,070 101,621
Compost (phosphorous)5.006
190 Dinesh Laxman
Pawar Jagatpura 4 0.87 3.48 353,478 88,370 101,574
Compost (phosphorous)7.500
402 Mohan Ganesh
Patidar Mandori 5 0.6 3 302,935 60,587 100,978
Compost (phosphorous)5.001
234 Anil Prakash Patidar Somakhedi 5 0.4 2 201,209 40,242 100,604Compost (phosphorous)
3.004
415 Mahadev Bhagwan
Parihar Bhudri 8 0.69 5.52 552,313 69,039 100,057
Compost (phosphorous)5.008
342 Hasmukhbhai
Shavabhai Makwana Umiya 3.5 0.43 1.505 147,887 42,253 98,263
Compost (phosphorous)3.571
221 Girdhari Shobharam
Patidar Astriya 15 0.6 9 880,435 58,696 97,826
Compost (phosphorous)5.000
296 Mansubhai Dudhabhai Makwana
Bhimasar 2 0.75 1.5 146,739 73,370 97,826 Compost (phosphorous)
6.250
373 Samatbhai Bagabhai
Rathod Kidiyanagar 8 0.5 4 375,652 46,957 93,913
Compost (phosphorous)4.000
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Grey Water Footprint Organic vs. Conventional Cotton
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ID Farm Village Surface area of application
(Acre)
Y (t/acre)
Production per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF (m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF (m3/acre)
GWF (m3/t)
Fertilizer of concern Total
application rate (t/acre)
384 Lilaben Kumbhabhai
Rathod Kidiyanagar 9.5 0.5 4.75 446,087 46,957 93,913
Compost (phosphorous)4.000
341 Devabhai Khedabhai
Makwana Umiya 4 0.5 2 181,957 45,489 90,978
Compost (phosphorous)3.875
489 Surabhai Vastabhai
Makwana Pipliya(Dhora) 1 0.5 0.5 45,000 45,000 90,000
Farm Yard Manure 0.035
187 Bankatlal Mangilal
Sen Jagatpura 3 0.66 1.98 177,077 59,026 89,433
Compost (phosphorous)5.000
180 Urmila Mahadev
Patidar Astriya 5 1 5 442,663 88,533 88,533
Compost (phosphorous)7.500
303 Pemabhai Pavanbhai
Makwana Bhimasar 2 1 2 176,087 88,043 88,043
Compost (phosphorous)7.500
416 Ramjibhai Hirabhai
Parmar Sarsna 4 0.45 1.8 156,829 39,207 87,127
Compost (phosphorous)3.152
473 Shivabhai
Dharmasibhai Rajpura
Mokasara 3 0.2 0.6 52,216 17,405 87,026 Farm Yard Manure
0.013
409 Krishnakant
Ramsevak Patidar Mandori 5 0.7 3.5 296,087 59,217 84,596
Compost (phosphorous)5.000
370 Jeevanbhai Savjibhai
Patel Narayansari 7 0.14 0.98 82,174 11,739 83,851
Compost (phosphorous)1.000
105 Karmasibhai
Ravsibhai Rathod Mevasa 2 0.9 1.8 146,739 73,370 81,522
Compost (phosphorous)3.773
451 Becharbhai Kogabhai
Khatala Mevasa 4 0.55 2.2 177,235 44,309 80,561
Compost (phosphorous)3.750
222 Mohan Bhimaji
Humber Bagpal 3 0.37 1.11 88,043 29,348 79,318
Compost (phosphorous)2.500
229 Govind Balram More Loundi 4 0.75 3 237,391 59,348 79,130 Compost (phosphorous)
5.002
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Grey Water Footprint Organic vs. Conventional Cotton
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ID Farm Village Surface area of application
(Acre)
Y (t/acre)
Production per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF (m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF (m3/acre)
GWF (m3/t)
Fertilizer of concern Total
application rate (t/acre)
484 Amarsibhai Janabhai
Makwana Pipliya(Dhora) 1 1 1 79,096 79,096 79,096
Farm Yard Manure 0.061
482 Vinubhai Somabhai
Makwana Pipliya(Dhora) 2 0.8 1.6 122,609 61,304 76,630
Farm Yard Manure 0.047
79 Pawan Murlibhai
Patel Shikharpur 32 0.18 5.76 440,264 13,758 76,435
Compost (phosphorous)1.172
363 Katiben Ramji Makwana
Bhotakiya 1.5 0.53 0.795 59,668 39,779 75,054 Compost (phosphorous)
3.334
293 Behtarbhai
Ranchodbhai Patel Wandhiya 20 0.2 4 293,478 14,674 73,370
Compost (phosphorous)1.250
188 Ratanlal Govind
Pawar Jagatpura 6 0.66 3.96 290,191 48,365 73,281
Compost (phosphorous)4.001
346 Raghubhai
Anantabhai Patel Padampar 3 0.83 2.49 176,087 58,696 70,718
Compost (phosphorous)5.000
51 Ukar Baluji Dayima Lalarundi 1 0.24 0.24 16,304 16,304 67,935 Farm Yard Manure
0.013
97 Venubhai
Bacchubhai Rathod Piprali 2 0.25 0.5 33,587 16,793 67,174
Farm Yard Manure 0.013
461 Jeevanbhai
Chaganbhai Shaikh Morthala 2 0.6 1.2 78,261 39,130 65,217
Farm Yard Manure 0.030
432 Sukhrambhai
Bhuvanbhai Jolapara Bhamrasla 1 0.9 0.9 58,696 58,696 65,217
Compost (phosphorous)5.000
255 Prabhu Savsibhai
Dholkiya Sarsna 1.5 0.47 0.705 44,022 29,348 62,442
Compost (phosphorous)2.500
192 Rakesh Gendalal
Yadav Jagatpura 7 0.57 3.99 246,522 35,217 61,785
Compost (phosphorous)3.000
327 Ranabhai Jogabhai
Parmar Palsava‐ 5 0.8 4 246,522 49,304 61,630
Compost (phosphorous)4.200
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Grey Water Footprint Organic vs. Conventional Cotton
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ID Farm Village Surface area of application
(Acre)
Y (t/acre)
Production per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF (m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF (m3/acre)
GWF (m3/t)
Fertilizer of concern Total
application rate (t/acre)
434 Jagabhai Bhuvanbhai
Jolapara Bhamrasla 5 0.6 3 184,891 36,978 61,630
Compost (phosphorous)3.150
456 Bhagwanbhai
Motibhai Makwana Than 3.5 0.57 1.995 122,279 34,937 61,293
Farm Yard Manure 0.027
436 Dhudabhai
Mohanbhai Jolapara Bhamrasla 4 0.725 2.9 176,087 44,022 60,720
Compost (phosphorous)3.750
335 Bacchubhai
Dharamsibhai Patel Umiya 1 0.6 0.6 36,365 36,365 60,609
Compost (phosphorous)3.001
203 Prakash Babulal
Parihar Belam 6 0.42 2.52 148,146 24,691 58,788
Compost (phosphorous)2.001
152 Gajaraj Parasram
More Loundi 4 0.5 2 117,391 29,348 58,696
Compost (phosphorous)2.500
284 Morji Savji Patel Wandhiya 20 0.2 4 234,783 11,739 58,696 Compost (phosphorous)
1.000
311 Rajabhai Kanabhai
Kansagara Surei 2 0.5 1 57,065 28,533 57,065
Farm Yard Manure 0.022
191 Mukesh Gendalal
Yadav Jagatpura 7 0.64 4.48 246,522 35,217 55,027
Compost (phosphorous)3.000
11 Varsing Velji Singad Satrundi 1 0.3 0.3 16,304 16,304 54,348 Farm Yard Manure
0.013
247 Rajesh Sitaram
Patidar Bandera 4 0.4 1.6 85,774 21,443 53,609
Farm Yard Manure 0.016
403 Ramchandra
balaram Patidar Mandori 8 0.62 4.96 263,687 32,961 53,163
Compost (phosphorous)2.503
333 Ambavibhai
Raghubhai Minar Padampar 2 1 2 105,652 52,826 52,826
Compost (phosphorous)4.500
357 Shavabhai Bhurabhai
Makwana Umiya 3 0.4 1.2 63,365 21,122 52,805
Compost (phosphorous)1.767
407 Ajay Ramchandra
Patidar Mandori 5 0.6 3 151,826 30,365 50,609
Compost (phosphorous)2.501
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Grey Water Footprint Organic vs. Conventional Cotton
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ID Farm Village Surface area of application
(Acre)
Y (t/acre)
Production per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF (m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF (m3/acre)
GWF (m3/t)
Fertilizer of concern Total
application rate (t/acre)
275 Revaji Bhagwan
Patidar Nandra 7 0.57 3.99 199,509 28,501 50,002
Farm Yard Manure 0.022
262 Vishnu Sitaram
Patidar Bandera 4 0.43 1.72 85,774 21,443 49,869
Farm Yard Manure 0.016
219 Shantilal Jituji Patel Bagpal 2 0.9 1.8 89,270 44,635 49,594 Compost (phosphorous)
3.750
202 Shivcharan Kaluji
Parihar Belam 6 0.5 3 148,146 24,691 49,382
Compost (phosphorous)2.001
433 Govardhanbhai Morebhai Jediya
Bhamrasla 5 0.6 3 146,739 29,348 48,913 Compost (phosphorous)
2.500
435 Bagabhai
Bhuvanbhai Jolapara Bhamrasla 2 0.9 1.8 88,043 44,022 48,913
Compost (phosphorous)3.750
142 Nandu Gangaram
Singad Mahudipada 1 0.2 0.2 9,783 9,783 48,913
Farm Yard Manure 0.008
467 Laxmanbhai
Devabhai Savriya Morthala 2 0.8 1.6 78,261 39,130 48,913
Farm Yard Manure 0.030
356 Khetabhai Dalabhai
Parmar Bhimasar 3 1 3 146,152 48,717 48,717
Compost (phosphorous)4.150
344 Kanjibhai Karsanbhai
Patel Padampar 5 1 5 241,606 48,321 48,321
Compost (phosphorous)3.010
324 Arjibhai Nanjibhai
Mali Bhotakiya 5 1.1 5.5 264,130 52,826 48,024
Compost (phosphorous)4.500
334 Jesabhai Karsanbhai
Patel Padampar 4 0.75 3 140,870 35,217 46,957
Compost (phosphorous)3.000
474 Bhupalbhai
Chowksibhai Rajpura Mokasara 1 0.7 0.7 32,283 32,283 46,118
Farm Yard Manure 0.025
313 Chothabhai
Danabhai Bambhwa Surei 3 0.71 2.13 97,826 32,609 45,928
Farm Yard Manure 0.025
125 Dulesingh Mangu
Sarel Mohankot 2 0.4 0.8 36,522 18,261 45,652
Compost (phosphorous)1.005
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Grey Water Footprint Organic vs. Conventional Cotton
70
ID Farm Village Surface area of application
(Acre)
Y (t/acre)
Production per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF (m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF (m3/acre)
GWF (m3/t)
Fertilizer of concern Total
application rate (t/acre)
250 Piyush Gyanchand
Patidar Somakhedi 3 0.53 1.59 72,582 24,194 45,649
Compost (phosphorous)1.505
233 Harikrishna Babulal
Patidar Somakhedi 8 0.5 4 176,087 22,011 44,022
Compost (phosphorous)1.875
325 Dayabhai Ranabhai
Parmar Palsava‐ 5 0.8 4 176,087 35,217 44,022
Compost (phosphorous)3.000
294 Purabhai Premjibhai
Patel Wandhiya 10 0.2 2 88,043 8,804 44,022
Compost (phosphorous)0.750
248 Dharmendra
Harikrishna Patidar Somakhedi 3.5 0.85 2.975 129,460 36,989 43,516
Compost (phosphorous)2.506
447 Mehrubhai Prabhubhai Khandaliya
Than 2 0.3 0.6 26,087 13,043 43,478 Farm Yard Manure
0.010
383 Banabhai
Kumbhabhai Rathod Kidiyanagar 5.3 0.55 2.915 124,435 23,478 42,688
Compost (phosphorous)2.000
345 Ambavibhai
Mahadev Patel Padampar 3 0.83 2.49 105,652 35,217 42,431
Compost (phosphorous)3.000
257 Jitendra Ramlal
Patidar Nandra 5 0.7 3.5 148,043 29,609 42,298
Farm Yard Manure 0.023
329 Medhabhai Mandanbhai Chawda
Palsava‐ 4 1 4 169,043 42,261 42,261 Compost (phosphorous)
3.600
457 Shaikh Mansukhbhai
Malabhai Piprali 2 0.6 1.2 50,557 25,278 42,130
Farm Yard Manure 0.019
93 Argujbhai Merabhai
Savriya Piprali 2 0.6 1.2 50,217 25,109 41,848
Farm Yard Manure 0.019
42 Ralu Hurji Muniya Ambapada 1 0.4 0.4 16,304 16,304 40,761 Farm Yard Manure
0.013
66 Ganesh Kuka Garwal Satrundi 2 0.2 0.4 16,304 8,152 40,761 Farm Yard Manure
0.007
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Grey Water Footprint Organic vs. Conventional Cotton
71
ID Farm Village Surface area of application
(Acre)
Y (t/acre)
Production per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF (m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF (m3/acre)
GWF (m3/t)
Fertilizer of concern Total
application rate (t/acre)
140 Bheru Badda Singad Mahudipada 3 0.2 0.6 24,457 8,152 40,761 Farm Yard Manure
0.006
199 Manohar Shankar
Parihar Belam 10 0.8 8 326,087 32,609 40,761
Compost (phosphorous)2.503
463 Tejabhai Punjabhai
Sacvriya Morthala 1 0.4 0.4 16,304 16,304 40,761
Farm Yard Manure 0.013
104 Ghughabhai
Somabhai Rathod Mevasa 4 0.9 3.6 146,739 36,685 40,761
Compost (phosphorous)3.125
241 Laxmanbhai Lavjibhai
Sarsna 6 0.4 2.4 97,826 16,304 40,761 Farm Yard Manure
0.013
340 Khodabhai Jogabhai
Makwana Umiya 2 0.6 1.2 46,957 23,478 39,130
Compost (phosphorous)2.000
321 Jevabhai
Dharamsibhai Mali Bhotakiya 2 1.05 2.1 82,174 41,087 39,130
Compost (phosphorous)3.500
106 Bhikabhai Lagrabhai
Rathod Mevasa 3 1 3 116,217 38,739 38,739
Compost (phosphorous)3.300
273 Jetendra Rameshwar
Patidar Nandra 9 0.44 3.96 150,907 16,767 38,108
Farm Yard Manure 0.013
134 Anasingh Sarel Mohankot 1 0.48 0.48 18,261 18,261 38,043 Compost (phosphorous)
1.005
306 Chaganbhai Khimabhai Dumadiya
Morthala 3 0.66 1.98 73,370 24,457 37,055 Farm Yard Manure
0.019
102 Chaganbhai
Samabhai Sabliya Mevasa 5 0.8 4 146,739 29,348 36,685
Compost (phosphorous)2.500
103 Bhalsurbhai Jivlabhai
Rathod Mevasa 4 1 4 146,739 36,685 36,685
Compost (phosphorous)3.125
444 Walsibhai Pragjibhai
Sonagra Than 2 0.25 0.5 17,870 8,935 35,739
Farm Yard Manure 0.007
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Grey Water Footprint Organic vs. Conventional Cotton
72
ID Farm Village Surface area of application
(Acre)
Y (t/acre)
Production per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF (m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF (m3/acre)
GWF (m3/t)
Fertilizer of concern Total
application rate (t/acre)
343 Puranbhai
Anantabhai Patel Padampar 4 1 4 140,870 35,217 35,217
Compost (phosphorous)3.000
267 Mayur Ambaram
Patidar Bandera 5 0.3 1.5 51,978 10,396 34,652
Farm Yard Manure 0.008
487 Manubhai Punabhai
Makwana Pipliya(Dhora) 2 0.5 1 32,609 16,304 32,609
Farm Yard Manure 0.013
139 Tersingh Ambaram
Singad Mahudipada 1 0.2 0.2 6,522 6,522 32,609
Farm Yard Manure 0.005
236 Gyanchand Dashrath
Patidar Nandra 3 0.57 1.71 54,000 18,000 31,579
Farm Yard Manure 0.014
332 Sujabhai Dungarbhai
Soda Bhimasar 4 0.95 3.8 117,391 29,348 30,892
Compost (phosphorous)2.500
9 Nangi Moti Singad Mahudipada 2 0.4 0.8 24,457 12,228 30,571 Farm Yard Manure
0.009
90 Akkabhai Bacchubhai Makwana
Piprali 2 0.4 0.8 24,457 12,228 30,571 Farm Yard Manure
0.009
87 Gagajibhai
Bansirambhai Nandoliya
Surei 3 0.8 2.4 73,370 24,457 30,571 Farm Yard Manure
0.019
270 Ramesh Gulabchand
Patidar Nandra 8 0.75 6 179,896 22,487 29,983
Farm Yard Manure 0.017
98 Labhubhai Prabhubhai Rangpara
Piprali 2 0.6 1.2 35,543 17,772 29,620 Farm Yard Manure
0.014
282 Iratbhai Danabhai
Patel Wandhiya 20 0.25 5 146,739 7,337 29,348
Compost (phosphorous)0.625
354 Danabhai Dudhabhai
Parmar Bhimasar 4 1 4 117,391 29,348 29,348
Compost (phosphorous)2.500
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Grey Water Footprint Organic vs. Conventional Cotton
73
ID Farm Village Surface area of application
(Acre)
Y (t/acre)
Production per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF (m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF (m3/acre)
GWF (m3/t)
Fertilizer of concern Total
application rate (t/acre)
385 Manubhai Babubhai
Chawda Palsava‐ 2 1 2 58,696 29,348 29,348
Compost (phosphorous)2.500
69 Ranchod Rana
Bhavriya Got 3 0.28 0.84 24,457 8,152 29,115
Farm Yard Manure 0.006
328 Meghabhai
Babubhai Makwana Palsava‐ 9.5 1.05 9.975 278,804 29,348 27,950
Compost (phosphorous)2.500
374 Pethabhai Bagabhai
Rathod Kidiyanagar 7 0.86 6.02 164,348 23,478 27,300
Compost (phosphorous)2.000
375 Kanhabhai
Samatbhai Rathod Kidiyanagar 7 0.86 6.02 164,348 23,478 27,300
Compost (phosphorous)2.000
33 Sukhram Narayan
Damar Lalarundi 1 0.24 0.24 6,522 6,522 27,174
Farm Yard Manure 0.005
268 Sukhdev Jagannath
Patidar Bandera 5 0.6 3 81,522 16,304 27,174
Farm Yard Manure 0.013
483 Devabhai Nihalbhai
Makwana Pipliya(Dhora) 2 0.95 1.9 48,913 24,457 25,744
Farm Yard Manure 0.019
123 Rama Nandaji
Gamad Mohankot 3 0.32 0.96 24,457 8,152 25,476
Farm Yard Manure 0.006
13 Tersing Velji Singad Satrundi 3 0.32 0.96 24,457 8,152 25,476 Farm Yard Manure
0.007
79 Abubhai Bhavriya Got 2 0.32 0.64 16,304 8,152 25,476 Farm Yard Manure
0.006
382 Kumbhabhai
Bhimabhai Rathod Kidiyanagar 6 1 6 147,913 24,652 24,652
Compost (phosphorous)2.100
471 Waljibhai Sairambhai
Rajpura Mokasara 2 1.1 2.2 54,000 27,000 24,545
Farm Yard Manure 0.021
54 Rama Thavra Dayima Lalarundi 4 0.24 0.96 23,478 5,870 24,457 Farm Yard Manure
0.005
117 Ratanji Ninama Ambapada 2 0.48 0.96 23,478 11,739 24,457 Farm Yard Manure
0.009
Annex
Grey Water Footprint Organic vs. Conventional Cotton
74
ID Farm Village Surface area of application
(Acre)
Y (t/acre)
Production per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF (m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF (m3/acre)
GWF (m3/t)
Fertilizer of concern Total
application rate (t/acre)
75 Dinesh Murlibhai
Devda Narayansari 3 0.4 1.2 29,230 9,743 24,359
Compost (phosphorous)0.830
312 Jasubahen Arjibhai
Nadoliya Surei 3 1.2 3.6 87,050 29,017 24,180
Farm Yard Manure 0.022
355 Kishorebhai
Khimabhai Makwana Bhimasar 2 1.25 2.5 58,696 29,348 23,478
Compost (phosphorous)2.500
4 Romisingh Gendalal
Ghatiya Garvakhedi 2 0.4 0.8 18,130 9,065 22,663
Farm Yard Manure 0.057
472 Raghobhai Motibhai
Rajpura Mokasara 2.5 1.2 3 67,973 27,189 22,658
Farm Yard Manure 0.021
23 Amarsingh Sarel Jampada 4 0.32 1.12 25,109 7,174 22,418 Farm Yard Manure
0.006
67 Bhurji Thauji Singad Satrundi 3 0.2 0.6 12,717 4,239 21,196 Farm Yard Manure
0.004
445 Sureshbhai
Pragjibhai Sonagra Than 2 0.4 0.8 16,930 8,465 21,163
Farm Yard Manure 0.006
128 Rafel Antony Bhuriya Mohankot 2 0.3 0.45 9,325 6,217 20,722 Farm Yard Manure
0.005
14 Pema Dholsingh
Khadiya Chavriya 4 0.4 1.6 32,609 8,152 20,380
Farm Yard Manure 0.006
18 Kodar Harchand
Khadiya Chavriya 2 0.4 0.8 16,304 8,152 20,380
Farm Yard Manure 0.006
45 Madima Ninama Ambapada 3 0.4 1.2 24,457 8,152 20,380 Farm Yard Manure
0.006
118 Bander Munia Ambapada 4 0.4 1.6 32,609 8,152 20,380 Farm Yard Manure
0.007
56 Mansing Shambhu
Katara Satrundi 1 0.4 0.4 8,152 8,152 20,380
Farm Yard Manure 0.006
119 Mangalsing Singad Satrundi 3 0.4 1.2 24,457 8,152 20,380 Farm Yard Manure
0.006
Annex
Grey Water Footprint Organic vs. Conventional Cotton
75
ID Farm Village Surface area of application
(Acre)
Y (t/acre)
Production per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF (m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF (m3/acre)
GWF (m3/t)
Fertilizer of concern Total
application rate (t/acre)
55 Veersingh Vajja
Ninama Lalarundi 1 0.4 0.4 8,152 8,152 20,380
Farm Yard Manure 0.006
83 Ghuma Kanna
Bhuriya Got 4 0.4 1.6 32,609 8,152 20,380
Farm Yard Manure 0.006
46 Amdhu Naniya Chinkavani 8 0.4 3 61,141 8,152 20,380 Farm Yard Manure
0.006
492 Harjibhai Shyambhai
Dumadiya Tajpar 2 0.8 1.6 32,609 16,304 20,380
Farm Yard Manure 0.013
88 Vinabhai Ghusabhai
Nadoliya Surei 2 0.8 1.6 32,609 16,304 20,380
Farm Yard Manure 0.013
100 Govardhanbhai Jeevanbhai Makwana
Piprali 3 0.53 1.59 32,283 10,761 20,304 Farm Yard Manure
0.008
430 Dharamsi
Dhannabhai rangpara
Sarsna 3 0.66 1.98 40,109 13,370 20,257 Farm Yard Manure
0.010
395 Manjibhai
Dharambhai Patel Shikharpur 2 0.3 0.6 11,739 5,870 19,565
Compost (phosphorous)0.500
107 Kalu Mansingh
Dindor Mahudipada 2 0.4 0.8 15,652 7,826 19,565
Farm Yard Manure 0.006
281 Ganeshbhai
Bacchubhai Patel Wandhiya 25 0.24 6 117,391 4,696 19,565
Compost (phosphorous)0.400
314 Kanubhai
Mashakbhai Nandoliya
Surei 4 0.43 1.72 32,609 8,152 18,959 Farm Yard Manure
0.006
6 Laxman Varda Loda Garvakhedi 3 0.48 1.44 27,196 9,065 18,886 Farm Yard Manure
0.057
481 Hirabhai Vatsabhai
Makwana Pipliya(Dhora) 1 1 1 18,652 18,652 18,652
Farm Yard Manure 0.014
Annex
Grey Water Footprint Organic vs. Conventional Cotton
76
ID Farm Village Surface area of application
(Acre)
Y (t/acre)
Production per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF (m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF (m3/acre)
GWF (m3/t)
Fertilizer of concern Total
application rate (t/acre)
26 Mrs Saguna Thavariya
Mohankot 3 0.3 0.9 16,141 5,380 17,935 Farm Yard Manure
0.004
74 Dulla Rana Bhavriya Got 3 0.48 1.44 24,457 8,152 16,984 Farm Yard Manure
0.006
3 Bhavashya Ramsingh
Ghatiya Garvakhedi 2 0.48 0.96 16,304 8,152 16,984
Farm Yard Manure 0.006
429 Lilabhai Lavjibhai Sarsna 16 0.31 4.96 81,522 5,095 16,436 Farm Yard Manure
0.004
16 Narji Ravji Khadiya Chavriya 3 0.32 0.96 15,652 5,217 16,304 Farm Yard Manure
0.004
43 Khushal Kanara
Gomad Ambapada 4 0.4 1.5 24,457 6,522 16,304
Farm Yard Manure 0.005
135 Bapu Ramaji Sarel Jampada 3 0.5 1.25 20,380 8,152 16,304 Farm Yard Manure
0.006
114 Mana Vesta Bhuriya Chinkavani 3 0.4 1 16,304 6,522 16,304 Farm Yard Manure
0.005
494 Chaganbhai
Kadvabhai makwana Tajpar 2 1 2 32,609 16,304 16,304
Farm Yard Manure 0.013
448 Ambaram Madhurbhai Makwana
Than 4 0.6 2.4 39,130 9,783 16,304 Farm Yard Manure
0.008
84 Medha Dhanna
Bhuriya Chinkavani 4 0.4 1.6 26,087 6,522 16,304
Farm Yard Manure 0.005
115 Ramesh Hursingh
Bhabar Chinkavani 4 0.4 1.6 26,087 6,522 16,304
Farm Yard Manure 0.005
1 Anusaya Lokendra
Jani Garvakhedi 4 0.6 2.4 37,304 9,326 15,543
Farm Yard Manure 0.106
205 Inder Ramsingh
Parihar Belam 8 0.8 6.4 96,522 12,065 15,082
Compost (phosphorous)1.000
Annex
Grey Water Footprint Organic vs. Conventional Cotton
77
ID Farm Village Surface area of application
(Acre)
Y (t/acre)
Production per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF (m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF (m3/acre)
GWF (m3/t)
Fertilizer of concern Total
application rate (t/acre)
206 Mamta Inder Parihar Belam 7 0.8 5.6 84,457 12,065 15,082 Compost (phosphorous)
1.000
477 Parasottambhai Shivasibhai
Mokasara 1 1 1 14,739 14,739 14,739 Farm Yard Manure
0.011
283 Laxman Sojibhai
Patel Wandhiya 20 0.2 4 58,696 2,935 14,674
Compost (phosphorous)0.250
31 Ukar Varda Vasuniya Lalarundi 2 0.4 0.8 11,087 5,543 13,859 Farm Yard Manure
0.004
326 Sevabhai Ranabhai
Parmar Palsava‐ 3.5 0.86 3.01 41,087 11,739 13,650
Compost (phosphorous)1.000
21 Ambaram Sarel Jampada 6 0.6 3.6 48,913 8,152 13,587 Farm Yard Manure
0.006
124 Saliya Magu Sarel Mohankot 2 0.48 0.72 9,783 6,522 13,587 Farm Yard Manure
0.005
141 Lalu Gangaram
Singad Mahudipada 5 0.48 2.4 32,609 6,522 13,587
Farm Yard Manure 0.005
22 Sukram Sarel Jampada 2 0.48 0.96 13,043 6,522 13,587 Farm Yard Manure
0.005
495 Payabhai Ukabhai
Dervadiya Tajpar 2 1 2 26,804 13,402 13,402
Farm Yard Manure 0.010
464 Saganbhai
Sangrambhai Savriya Morthala 2 0.65 1.3 16,304 8,152 12,542
Farm Yard Manure 0.006
85 Sohan Dhanna
Bhuriya Chinkavani 3 0.48 1.44 17,609 5,870 12,228
Farm Yard Manure 0.005
149 Dilip Bhanvarlal
Bhilodiya Garvakhedi 3 0.72 2.16 26,217 8,739 12,138
Farm Yard Manure 0.056
48 Pappu Khimchander
Meda Got 3 0.68 1.7 20,380 8,152 11,988
Farm Yard Manure 0.006
24 Munna Nanar Damar Jampada 4 0.5 2 23,478 5,870 11,739 Farm Yard Manure
0.005
Annex
Grey Water Footprint Organic vs. Conventional Cotton
78
ID Farm Village Surface area of application
(Acre)
Y (t/acre)
Production per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF (m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF (m3/acre)
GWF (m3/t)
Fertilizer of concern Total
application rate (t/acre)
476 Chanabhai
Bhikhabhai Rajpura Mokasara 8 0.75 6 69,287 8,661 11,548
Farm Yard Manure 0.007
309 Alabbhai Sadurbhai
Khorakiya Tajpar 2 1.1 2.2 24,457 12,228 11,117
Farm Yard Manure 0.009
493 Rameshbhai
Danatbhai Jadhav Tajpar 2 1.1 2.2 24,457 12,228 11,117
Farm Yard Manure 0.009
148 Bhanvarlal Shobharam Bhilodiya
Garvakhedi 4 0.8 3 32,772 8,739 10,924 Farm Yard Manure
0.056
449 Sureshbhai
Nagarbhai Makwana Than 5 0.6 3 32,609 6,522 10,870
Farm Yard Manure 0.005
70 Babanu Nathu Meda Got 4 0.8 3.2 32,609 8,152 10,190 Farm Yard Manure
0.006
19 Kalu Vesta Sarel Jampada 4 0.6 2.25 22,011 5,870 9,783 Farm Yard Manure
0.005
310 Amirbhai Kadwabhai
Makwana Tajpar 2 1.3 2.6 24,457 12,228 9,406
Farm Yard Manure 0.009
44 Kathadi ma Ninama Ambapada 4 0.48 1.92 16,304 4,076 8,492 Farm Yard Manure
0.003
32 Malji Narayan Damar Lalarundi 4 0.48 1.92 16,304 4,076 8,492 Farm Yard Manure
0.003
47 Omar Bhuriya Chinkavani 5 0.4 2 16,304 3,261 8,152 Farm Yard Manure
0.003
17 Malji Galiya Khadiya Chavriya 4 0.4 1.7 13,859 3,261 8,152 Farm Yard Manure
0.003
15 Tersingh Amra
Hatela Chavriya 4 0.48 1.92 13,043 3,261 6,793
Farm Yard Manure 0.003
137 Dhaharu Dholsingh
Khadiya Chavriya 3 0.48 1.2 8,152 3,261 6,793
Farm Yard Manure 0.003
Annex
Grey Water Footprint Organic vs. Conventional Cotton
79
ID Farm Village Surface area of application
(Acre)
Y (t/acre)
Production per farm (t)
Total ‐ GWF (m3/farm)
Total ‐ GWF (m3/acre)
GWF (m3/t)
Fertilizer of concern Total
application rate (t/acre)
245 Suresh Mangilal
Patidar Bandera 8 0.44 3.52 13,043 1,630 3,706
Castor Cake 0.001
154 Jagannath Yadav Loundi 2 0.6 1.2 3,600 1,800 3,000 Compost (phosphorous)
0.001
215 Govardhan
Parshuram Tiwari Bagpal 9 0.6 5.4 11,645 1,294 2,157
Compost (phosphorous)0.001
246 Mahadev Jagdish
Patidar Bandera 8 0.5 4 8,139 1,017 2,035
Castor Cake 0.001
228 Ganesh Shankar
Patidar Astriya 10 0.7 7 9,783 978 1,398
Compost (phosphorous)0.001
218 Kadwa Ramaji
Harijan Bagpal 3 0.33 0.99 0 0 0
no info 0.000
371 Devrajbhai
Raghubhai Patel Narayansari 60 0.13 7.8 0 0 0
no info 0.000
372 Gelabhai
Dharamsibhai Patel Narayansari 15 0.03 0.45 0 0 0
no info 0.000
285 Vatsabhai Manubhai
Minaj Juna Katariya 23 0.28 6.44 0 0 0
no info 0.000
286 Akhai Karsanbhai
Fushi Juna Katariya 9 0.11 0.99 0 0 0
no info 0.000
287 Ramji Kanha Ravriya Juna Katariya 30 0.13 3.9 0 0 0 no info
0.000
288 Gela Murli Ravriya Juna Katariya 28 0.14 3.92 0 0 0 no info
0.000
366 Alanda Harkha Patel Juna Katariya 20 0.08 1.6 0 0 0 no info
0.000
369 Veljibhai Khegdibhai
Patel Juna Katariya 25 0.08 2 0 0 0
no info 0.000