Comprehensive research undertaken in NZ has already demonstrated that nitrification inhibitors provide a potent method for reducing N2O emissions from urine patches deposited on pasture during winter. Research funded by the Centre addresses the challenge of optimising these inhibitors so that their effectiveness and longevity is increased. Research is also being undertaken to better understand denitrification processes and better quantify the relationship between urine N concentration and N2O emissions. The portfolio of research is completed by a project on how much N2O is emitted by plant leaves and a project exploring the potential to produce high agronomic value forages with a nitrogen content more in line with the requirements of ruminant animals.


 


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