Development of a model based decision support system to optimise nitrogen use in horticultural crop rotations across europe

Objective

Most fresh vegetable production within Europe relies heavily on large inputs of fertiliser or organic N sources to maintain the yield and quality of produce. Field vegetable crops often Use N inefficiently and leave large residues of N in the soil after harvest, which can cause damage to soil, water and aerial environments. This project will provide growers and policy makers with a decision support system for N management and rotational planning to optimise N use efficiency and economic sustainability in both conventional and organic systems of vegetable production across Europe. This will help Member States to:
a) minimise hazards to the environment (91/676/EEC) by adopting consistent approaches to improve efficiency of nitrogen use for different production systems and climatic regions of Europe; and
b) optimise production of quality crops while enhancing the economic sustainability of horticultural production.

Programme(s)

• FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002

Topic(s)

• 1.1.1.-5. - Key action Sustainable Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

HORTICULTURE RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL

Address

CV35 9EF Wellesbourne, Warwick
United Kingdom

Participants (8)

BODENBERATUNGS- UND LANDSCHAFTSPFLEGE GMBH

Germany

Address

Weinstrasse Sued 40
67487 Maikammer

CONSEJO SUPERIOR DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFICAS

Spain

Address

Cami De La Marjal S/n
46470 Catarroja - Albal

DANISH INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Denmark

Address

Kirstinebjergvej 10, Research Centre Aarslev
5792 Aarlev

HENRY DOUBLEDAY RESEARCH ASSOCIATION

United Kingdom

Address

Ryton Organic Gardens
CV8 3LG Coventry

INSTITUTE OF VEGETABLE AND ORNAMENTAL CROPS GROSSBEEREN/ERFURT E.V

Germany

Address

Theodor-echtermeyer-weg, 1
14979 Grossbeeren

INSTITUTO VALENCIANO DE INVESTIGACIONES AGRARIAS

Spain

Address

Carretera Moncada A Naquera Km. 5
46113 Moncada (Valencia)

ISTITUTO SPERIMENTALE PER L'ORTICOLTURA DEL MINISTERO DELLE RISORSE AGRICOLE, ALIMENTARI E FORESTALI

Italy

Address

Via Cavalleggeri 25
84098 Pontecagnano

THE NORWEGIAN CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Norway

Address

Raveien 2
1431 Aas