Germany - The agricultural sector in Schleswig-Holstein recorded 2019 with 22% compared to

Description

The agricultural sector in Schleswig-Holstein recorded a
2019 with 22% compared to the national average (8%) a
significantly higher share of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Various factors are responsible for this. Nationwide
Schleswig-Holstein has the highest proportion of agricultural
of land used for agriculture and the highest cattle density per unit area.
per unit area. On the other hand, crop farming
due to the favorable soil and climate conditions
high yield expectations and an associated higher need for fertilizer.
fertilizer requirements. Due to the high application of nitrogen fertilizers
the agricultural sector emits relevant quantities of
of nitrous oxide (N2O). At the same time, the production of nitrogen
of nitrogen fertilizers produces greenhouse gas emissions. For the production
of ammonia using the Haber-Bosch process requires hydrogen
hydrogen (H2) and nitrogen (N2) are required. The nitrogen is
nitrogen is extracted from the atmosphere and the hydrogen is
electrolyzer from water. Both processes require
energy input, most of which comes from fossil fuels.
energy sources. If renewable energies are used,
so-called green ammonia can be produced.
Ammonia forms the basis for the production of various nitrogen fertilizers
nitrogen fertilizers such as ammonium nitrate or urea. There are already
manufacturers who are investing in climate-friendly processes.
Green ammonia is also already being supplied in northern Germany
and low-CO2 fertilizers are already being produced.
For agricultural companies, the use of a low-CO
CO2-low fertilizer is only interesting for agricultural companies if the associated
additional costs are borne. For the willingness
to use low-CO2 fertilizers requires an incentive for farms.
for the farms. This reward can be provided by the market
by integrating the processing industry, the trade and the consumer.
and the consumer are integrated.
The study will examine the current status of green fertilizer
fertilizer production, availability and future trends in terms of
in terms of quantity and price. In addition
a concept for the valorization of greenhouse gas savings through green
through green fertilizers in arable farming.

Opportunity closing date

29 November 2024

Value of contract

to be confirmed