SmartField

The SMARTFIELD project is a collaborative initiative that aims to reduce emissions of nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas, from Danish agriculture by 20-30% by 2030, without compromising agricultural productivity or increasing nitrogen emissions to the environment. With funding of DKK 134 million over five years (2024-2029), the project is a collaborative effort to test and verify known and new solutions in the form of cultivation methods, fertilization technology and promising biological products that limit N₂O emissions. The project is led by the Danish Technological Institute (DTI), with Aarhus University as one of the partners. 

Landcraft plays a key role in the project by supporting the development and implementation of a robust measurement infrastructure, advancing data collection and contributing to cutting-edge research that bridges the gap between scientific knowledge and practical agricultural solutions.

The project integrates expertise from multiple disciplines and uses advanced sensor systems and data-driven models to assess emission reduction potential under different agricultural conditions. Results are expected to influence both agricultural practices and policy recommendations, promoting a more sustainable future for agriculture.

Objectives:

• Reduce nitrous oxide emissions through optimized agricultural practices

• Develop a scalable, data-driven framework for emission reduction.

• Facilitate the transition from research to practical application in agriculture.

Collaborators: Aarhus University, Danish Technological Institute(Project Manager), University of Copenhagen, SEGES Innovation, Colorado State University. Supported by the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities and the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, represented by the Danish Agricultural Agency are involved as non-funded observing collaborator.

For more information, visit the SMARTFIELD project website.