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Understanding Farmer Motivations for Synthetic Nitrogen Reduction: Insights from the Farmer Intention Survey

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This study used data from the Farmer Intentions Survey, a large-scale survey of Scottish farmers conducted every five years since 2013. The survey explores farmer intentions and management decisions. This study identifies key motivations behind reductions in synthetic nitrogen fertiliser use among Scottish farmers. It aims to clarify which farmers are reducing their use and what factors are associated with that decision, providing insight into potential drivers of sustainable practice adoption.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.24012706

Authors: Mzek, Tareq, Colley, Kathryn, Premarathne, Mindi, Lorenzo-Arribas, Altea, Kuhfuss, Laure, Glenk, Klaus, Barnes, Andrew, Sutherland, Lee-Ann

Institutions: James Hutton Institute, Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland, Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture, l'Alimentation et l'Environnement, Scotland's Rural College

Language: English

Topic: Agricultural Innovations and Practices

Subfield: General Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Climate action

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7225430997

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