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CO2 Cow - Targeted nutrient supply to improve humus formation, harvest yields and carbon sequestration (implementation)
Project
Project code: EIP-Agri-Bay-2026
Contract period: 01.01.2026
- 31.12.2028
Budget: 506,738 Euro
Purpose of research: Applied research
Keywords: animal husbandry, soil, climate change (incl. GHG reduction, adaptation and mitigation, and other air related issues)
Many permanent grasslands in Bavaria have unused potential for soil carbon sequestration. This project addresses the need for sustainable milk production through site-specific fertilisation strategies. Building on the tested methodology of Phase A, it aims to improve plant yield, root development and humus accumulation by using precise nutrient management tailored to different yield zones. The project investigates how targeted fertilisation affects nutrient uptake, root biomass and carbon storage. It combines soil and plant analyses to derive practical recommendations for climate-smart grassland management. The project builds upon the promising results of previous EIP agri projects showing that fertilization strategies based on Kinsey-Albrecht lead to an increase of harvest in wheat and potentially in potatoes and sugar bett, and delivers scientific insights into the impact of targeted fertilization on carbon sequestration in grassland. In addition to Kinsey-Albrecht, we add one trial parcel using algae-based fertilizer.
Section overview
Subjects
- Plant Nutrition
- Climate Change