Goal of the project is to produce science-based information for strengthening the knowledge base for agricultural water protection and nutrient load regulation. We will examine the nutrient load from agriculture from the points of view of science, society, law and production. The three-year study will involve dialogue with stakeholders and farmers in all stages.
The project is cordinated by Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) (Dos. Petri Ekholm).
Work package 1: Toward a digital leap in environmental protection and its efficient management
Leaders: Jussi Kauppila & Jani Salminen, Syke
Task 1A: The legal and practical requirements for a unified nutrient data system
Leader: Jussi Kauppila Syke
Task 1B: Evaluating and optimising agri-environmental measures with the help of field-plot-specific data
Leader: Jani Salminen, Syke
Work package 2: Agricultural phosphorus and eutrophication
Leader: Risto Uusitalo, Luke
Task 2A: Effects of no-till on dissolved and particulate phosphorus
Leader: Risto Uusitalo, Luke
Task 2B: Release of phosphorous from soil in bodies of water
Leader: Risto Uusitalo, Luke
Task 2C: Using structure lime to reduce agricultural phosphorus losses
Leader: Risto Uusitalo, Luke
Task 2D: Cost-effective control of phosphorous load causing eutrophication
Leader: Antti Iho, Luke
Work package 3: Adaptation of sustainable farming systems to changing climatic and environmental conditions – practical solutions in pilot areas and monitoring the impact of measures
Leader: Laura Alakukku, HY
Task 3A: The system analytic method in managing environmental flows
Leader Markku Puustinen & Sari Väisänen, Syke
Task 3B: Creating a new monitoring platform
Leader: Sirkka Tattari, Syke
Task 3C: Sizing of two-level channels and improving the efficiency of wetlands
Leader: Turo Hjerppe/Jari Koskiaho Syke
Task 3D: Improving the soil structure of fields
Leader Marja Jalli, Luke & Laura Alakukku, HY