Scottish climate change researchers are exploring ways in which farmers can reduce nitrogen emissions.

This project, led by Scottish Rural College (SRUC) and funded by the Scottish Climate Change Expertise Center (ClimateXChang), is part of the Scottish Climate Change Plan.

A new study will be conducted by Dr. Sarah Buckingham using materials from the Center for Ecology and Hydrology.

Announcing the study, Rural Minister Mairi Gougeon said: “We want farmers to move towards a more profitable, low-carbon future that adapts to changing conditions and contributes to our ambitions for climate change, while ensuring business vitality for future generations. That's why I’m studying the possibility of reducing nitrogen emissions from fertilizers in Scotland. ”

“We are committed to the efficient use of nitrogen as part of our climate change plan, and we have committed ourselves to continue to provide advice, information and technical assistance, such as a farm advisory service (provided by experts from SAC Consulting), a soil nutrient network and agriculture and water resources of Scotland. I hope this new study will help expand our knowledge and understanding of nitrogen fertilizers so that we can better support our plants and the environment, ”the minister concluded.