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AGWAPLAN conference

AGWAPLAN conference. Opening session 14 January 2009 Herning, Denmark Carl Aage Pedersen Danish Agricultural Advisory Service, National Centre, Aarhus. Welcome to the opening session. AGWAPLAN. N-application in Denmark. 450. 400. 350. 300. 250. 1,000 tonnes of N per year. 200. 150.

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AGWAPLAN conference

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  1. AGWAPLAN conference • Opening session • 14 January 2009 • Herning, Denmark • Carl Aage Pedersen • Danish Agricultural Advisory Service, National Centre, Aarhus

  2. Welcome to the opening session AGWAPLAN

  3. N-application in Denmark 450 400 350 300 250 1,000 tonnes of N per year 200 150 Fertilizer 100 Manure 50 0 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010

  4. Why this project? Denmark is very livestock dense. Despite of big reductions of environmental impact the Water Frame Directive will demand further reductions Further reductions can only comply with profitable agriculture if all actors work together A lot of knowledge is available about how to reduce environmental impact in an affordable way.

  5. Collaboration and respect is crucial for success. Between Farmers Advisers Researchers Authorities to find the most cost-efficient solutions AGWAPLAN shows how to du that!

  6. Green Growth Governmental initiative in January-March 2009 7 ministers working together Themes: Environment and nature plan Denmark 2020 A growth oriented agriculture Investments in nature, environment and growth

  7. Environment and nature plan Denmark 2020 includes e.g. Further reduction of N and P losses Reduction of harm to humans, animals and nature caused by pesticides Reduction of GHG emission Biodiversity More available/accessible nature

  8. A growth oriented agriculture Denmark as the “Agro food valley” Improved competiveness Agriculture as nature keeper Better conditions for organic farming Agriculture a part of the tourist industry More effective administration

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