Reducing nitrate leaching by up to 50%: pathways to low-N dairy systems

Join us for the next event in Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University’s Excellence Series—an ongoing celebration of academic leadership and applied research that contributes to a thriving, sustainable Aotearoa New Zealand. These events highlight the work of leading scholars whose research is shaping both national and global conversations.

The global agricultural sector faces the challenge of increasing food production while minimizing environmental impact. A significant aspect of this challenge revolves around the sustainable use of nitrogen, a vital nutrient for plant growth, but one that can lead to environmental degradation through water pollution and greenhouse gas emissions when managed inefficiently. The collaborative Low N program is focused on protecting New Zealands waterways through setting ambitious targets to demonstrate the feasibility of reducing nitrate leaching losses by over 40% compared with current best practises. 

In this talk Assoc. Prof. Racheal Bryant will introduce the Low N program and describe the research and practises that are being implemented to reduce N losses from dairy farms.  She will present preliminary results which reveal substantial reductions in nitrate leaching is possible and discuss how they are achieving these outcomes.

This event offers an important opportunity to explore how innovative, evidence-based approaches can help farming systems adapt, reduce environmental impacts, and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Tuesday 14 October

4.00pm-5.30pm

Pātiki, Waimarie Building, Lincoln University

Timings

4.00 pm - Networking and drinks

4.15 pm - Welcome & introduction from LU Vice-Chancellor

4.20 pm - Presentation from Speaker

4.50 pm - Summary

5.00 pm - Networking and questions over drinks and nibbles

5.30pm - Event Ends

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Lincoln University, 85084 Ellesmere Junction Road, Lincoln, New Zealand