A new approach to holistic nitrogen management in China

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Liu, X., Cui, Z., Hao, T., Yuan, L., Zhang, Y, Gu, B., Xu, W., Ying, H., Zhang, W., Li, T., Yan, X., Goulding, K. W. T., Kanter, D., Howarth, R., Stevens, C., Ladha, J., Li, Q., Liu, L., De Vries, W. and Zhang, F. 2022. A new approach to holistic nitrogen management in China. Frontiers in Agricultural Science and Engineering. 9 (3), pp. 490-510. https://doi.org/10.15302/J-FASE-2022453

AuthorsLiu, X., Cui, Z., Hao, T., Yuan, L., Zhang, Y, Gu, B., Xu, W., Ying, H., Zhang, W., Li, T., Yan, X., Goulding, K. W. T., Kanter, D., Howarth, R., Stevens, C., Ladha, J., Li, Q., Liu, L., De Vries, W. and Zhang, F.
Abstract

Since the 1980s, the widespread use of N fertilizer has not only resulted in a strong increase in agricultural productivity but also caused a number of environmental problems, induced by excess reactive N emissions. A range of
approaches to improve N management for increased agricultural production together with reduced environmental impacts has been proposed. The 4R principles (right product, right amount, right time and right place) for N fertilizer application have been essential for improving crop productivity and N use efficiency while reducing N losses. For example, site-specific N management (as part of 4R practice) reduced N fertilizer use by 32% and increased yield by 5% in China. However, it has not been enough to overcome
the challenge of producing more food with reduced impact on the environment and health. This paper proposes a new framework of food-chainnitrogen-management (FCNM). This involves good N management including the recycling of organic manures, optimized crop and animal production and improved human diets, with the aim of maximizing resource use efficiency and minimizing environmental emissions. FCNM could meet future challenges for food demand, resource sustainability and environmental safety, key issues for
green agricultural transformation in China and other countries.

Keywords4R technology; Food chain N management; N use efficiency; Soil-crop system; Sustainable management
Year of Publication2022
JournalFrontiers in Agricultural Science and Engineering
Journal citation9 (3), pp. 490-510
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.15302/J-FASE-2022453
Web address (URL)https://doi.org/10.15302/J-FASE-2022453
Open accessPublished as ‘gold’ (paid) open access
FunderBBSRC Newton funding
Funder project or codeUK - China Virtual Joint Centre for Improved Nitrogen Agronomy (CINAG)
Publisher's version
Output statusPublished
Publication dates
Online15 Sep 2022
Publication process dates
Accepted22 Apr 2022

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