Role of Sustainable Nitrogen Management in Agriculture and Environmental Health

A new report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on the use of nitrogen in agriculture shows both the need for this fertilizer to feed us all and the challenges it poses to our health and that of the planet. Sustainable nitrogen management "is crucial" for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, in particular to end hunger, improve our health and preserve drinking water, among other goals, the…

A new report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on the use of nitrogen in agriculture highlights both the need for this fertilizer to feed us all and the challenges it poses to our health and that of the planet. Sustainable management of nitrogen in agriculture is a challenge for the […]

“We can solve nitrogen and other environmental issues with innovation if politics wants that.” Jelle Beemsterboer, chairman of the advisory committee for rural areas of the provinces, states this in response to a study into the opportunities to reduce nitrogen and greenhouse gas emissions with innovations in agriculture. To give innovations a chance of success, they must become part of a package of measures to reduce nitrogen emissions, accordin…

Role of Sustainable Nitrogen Management in Agriculture and Environmental Health

Efficient nitrogen use boosts agriculture but overuse harms the environment and health. FAO urges sustainable practices like biological fixation, better manure management, reduced waste, and climate-focused policies to balance productivity with environmental protection.

The Connection Between Food and Environmental Health - Insights Care

Your Diet, Your Impact Climate change, loss of Biodiversity and environmental degradation have largely become a more pressing issue in the modern world and this has greatly highlighted the link between diet and environment. Each meal consumed goes further to nourish the bodies as well as change the lives of the world we live in. This article looks at how these choices impact on environmental health and offers an understanding as to how we can ma…

The environmental footprints of meat and other foods

As you probably know by now, the kind of food we choose to eat has a major impact on climate change, deforestation, pollution, biodiversity losses, water use, and food security. But the extent to which our various food options impact these environmental and social issues has, surprisingly, not been well-covered by the media. These details are obviously important for people who want to reduce their impact on the planet, but can’t immediately swit…