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Nitrogen use and the integration of environmental concerns into production

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  • Qiuzhen Chen
  • Stefan Bäckman
  • John Sumelius

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The study identifies markets, technologies and policies that influence fertiliser nitrogen (N) use in agriculture by Finland and China. Specifically the study examines how policy measures influence N usage in Finland and compares these with the corresponding policies in China. It was found that greater food security in China is a major driver for its high nitrogen usage. Food security in China is aimed for by manipulating price-ratios of inputs and outputs through direct and indirect subsidies on fertilisers. The dissimilar policy goals and measures between Finland and China explain the differences in N application rates nationally, regionally and over time. The study suggests that the effectiveness of agri-environmental payments and the efficiency of manure use in Finland could be improved, and that reducing N application rates could be a key step for China and would be achieved by market mechanisms determining price-ratios of input to output.

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  • Qiuzhen Chen & Stefan Bäckman & John Sumelius, 2016. "Nitrogen use and the integration of environmental concerns into production," International Journal of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 12(1), pages 53-76.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijarge:v:12:y:2016:i:1:p:53-76
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