Why Soil Values Decline Slower Than Fertilization: Experts Debate the Mystery Behind Nitrogen in Lower Saxony’s Livestock Farming
Nitrate levels in groundwater across Lower Saxony remain stubbornly high despite significant reductions in agricultural fertilizer application, according to recent environmental monitoring data. While farmers have decreased their use of nitrogen-based fertilizers in accordance with stricter European Union and national regulations, nitrate concentrations in the region’s aquifers have not shown a corresponding decline, prompting state … Read more