NEWS: Ukraine’s soils are losing vital nutrients, threatening long-term food security. UKCEH-led research in the Nature journal @CommsEarth warns of reduced fertiliser use and war impacts on soil health. See our news: ceh.ac.uk/press/depletio… 1/

Dr Sergiy Medinets: “There is an urgent need for an integrated nutrient management plan for Ukraine that wastes fewer nutrients and reduces the amount of synthetic fertiliser needed.” This would benefit soils, food production & the environment. Paper: nature.com/articles/s4324…

The research was part of the International Nitrogen Assessment, which has carried out studies on major nutrient threats, opportunities and solutions in different regions across the world. ceh.ac.uk/press/depletio… 3/3