Urenco and IAEA Launch Climate-Smart Farming Initiative
Urenco funds a five-year IAEA project to develop agricultural practices that reduce greenhouse gases. Initial results will be shared with 13 countries experiencing extreme weather patterns, highlighting the project's significance for climate adaptation.
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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is implementing a Coordinated Research Project (CRP) to develop agricultural practices aimed at mitigating greenhouse gas emissions, with funding from Urenco. This five-year initiative involves field experiments conducted by two PhD students, focusing on the impact of organic carbon materials like biochar on nitrous oxide emissions from soil.
The CRP has shown that strip tillage can cut nitrogen input requirements by 50% while maintaining crop yields, and biochar use can reduce ammonia volatilization by 37%. These findings are crucial for enhancing nitrogen fertilizer efficiency and promoting climate-smart agriculture strategies. The research is expected to influence farming practices in 13 member countries of the IAEA, particularly those facing severe climate challenges.
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