Short description of the action
The gypsum treatment of the fields effectively cuts phosphorus and solids leaching in agriculture, and the method could help to improve the condition of the eutrophic inland bays on Åland island.
The gypsum experiments will start already in the autumn of 2022 in the fields of two farmers. At the same time, it will be possible to test the applicability of the method in Åland and to raise awareness among farmers, the authorities and the general public about gypsum as an agricultural water protection measure. It is also intended to create a model for the implementation of similar projects in the future. Where possible, the impact of gypsum treatment on soil and runoff water quality will also be monitored.
- Name of organisation
- John Nurminen Foundation
- Type of organisation
- Non-governmental organisation
- Type of action proposed
- Upscaling, deployment and replication of solutions
- The action contributes to the following objective or enabler
- Prevent and eliminate pollution of our ocean, seas and waters
- Start date of the action
- End date of the action
- Budget allocated for the action
- 153000
- Basin coverage
- Baltic/North Sea
- Website link
- henri.nikkonen@jnfoundation.fi
- Country
- Finland