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Environmental effects of improved regional nitrogen cycling in crop-livestock systems – A generic modelling approach

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  • Vonk, W.J.
  • Schut, A.G.T.
  • van Ittersum, M.K.
  • Grillot, M.
  • Topp, C.F.E.
  • Hendriks, R.
  • Hijbeek, R.

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More nutrient cycling may be achieved by using less external inputs (feed, fertilisers) and reduce losses to the environment, especially in intensive farming systems. Yet, changes in on-farm management may have unintended consequences at higher aggregation scales due to potential trade-offs.

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  • Vonk, W.J. & Schut, A.G.T. & van Ittersum, M.K. & Grillot, M. & Topp, C.F.E. & Hendriks, R. & Hijbeek, R., 2025. "Environmental effects of improved regional nitrogen cycling in crop-livestock systems – A generic modelling approach," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 224(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:agisys:v:224:y:2025:i:c:s0308521x24003949
    DOI: 10.1016/j.agsy.2024.104244
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