Nitro Organics
to Soils
Reduce the nitrogen footprint of agricultural production, increase carbon sequestration and improve soil quality.
NOTS – Nitro Organics To Soils – project aims to make a positive contribution to the agricultural sector in terms of improving production conditions towards more sustainable goals.
NOTS team believes that by implementing, or simply increasing, the cultivation of legumes in various contexts, significant improvements can be achieved in terms of reducing fertilisation needs. And there will be gains in farm profitability and benefits to soil quality.
WITH BETTER PRODUCTION SYSTEMS,
IT WILL BE POSSIBLE TO ACHIEVE…
+ A reduction in nitrogen mineral fertilization!
+ An increase in carbon sequestration by improving soil organic matter levels!
+ Benefits in water retention and infiltration!
=
ALL OF THIS WILL ALLOW A MORE EFFICIENT NUTRIENTS
AND WATER MANAGEMENT.
HOW?
Improved soil conditions and less need for fertilisation will lead to lower greenhouse gas emissions as a result of the accumulated benefits.
Alongside agricultural activity, it will be possible to develop and increase ecosystem services associated with improved biodiversity. Both in the new farming systems and after the project.
The introduction of biodiversity in pastures will bring benefits to onfarm food production and extensive livestock systems.
Improving soil quality brings benefits in terms of water management, both in rainfed and irrigated areas.
+
The use of agricultural activities as a driver for mitigating and adapting to climate change will benefit the environment.
The exploitation of the human food aspect, with the introduction of new ingredients in an innovative Mediterranean diet, will prove to be healthier and more sustainable.
Calculating the Nitrogen Footprint® of agricultural production will provide an easy-to-communicate metric of science, create distinctive new products for new markets and innovative business models.
#NitroOrganicToSoils
#Nots
CO-FUNDING
Nots-NITRO ORGANICS TO SOILS project is funded by the European Commission’s Recovery and Resilience Facility,
RE-C05-iO3/2021.
