The current pattern of food and energy consumption (and wastes management) as well as the combination of a growing world population and the limitations for expanding agricultural lands has leaded to an intensification of agricultural systems.
The development and use of synthetic fertilisers has been one of the official responses to this need.
Nitrogen (N) losses from agriculture can be up to 70% of the fertiliser N applied, depending on management practices, climate and soil conditions.
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