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 together with University of Copenhagen, Colorado State University and SEGES Innovation.

Land-CRAFT plays a key role in the project by supporting the development and implementation of a robust measurement infrastructure, advancing data collection and modelling and contributing to cutting-edge research that bridges the gap between scientific knowledge, policy 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 by cost-effective mitigation measures and policy incentives.

Funded by: NNF.

For more information, visit the SMARTFIELD project website.