Between January and May 2026, researchers from Mohammed V University in Rabat, partner of the NPP-SOL project, gave a series of oral communications at international scientific congresses held online and hosted in Türkiye:
- 12st International Hasankeyf Scientific Research and Innovation Congress (Batman, 30–31 January 2026): “Efficient Nitrogen Management for Sustainable and Resilient Agricultural Production”
- 4. International Iyonya Scientific Research Congress (İzmir, 26–27 March 2026): “Innovative Strategies for Nitrogen Management in Sustainable Agriculture”
- 9th International Food, Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences Congress (Konya, 3–5 April 2026): “Sustainable Soil Fertility Management for Environmental Protection”
- 10th International Mediterranean Scientific Research and Innovation Congress (Antalya, 11–12 April 2026): “Efficient Nitrogen Management for Sustainable and Resilient Agricultural Production”
- 1st International Ordu Scientific Research Congress (Ordu, 13–14 April 2026): “Strategies for Sustainable Soil and Water Protection from Nitrate Pollution”
- 2nd International Marcus Aurelius Scientific Research Congress (Ankara, 18–19 April 2026): “Integrated Nitrogen Management for Environmental and Agricultural Sustainability”
- The international Yildirim Bayezid Scientific Research and Innovation Symposium II (Bursa, 8–9 May 2026): “Optimizing Fertilizer Use to Reduce Environmental Risks in Agriculture”
The contributions addressed a common theme: how to manage nitrogen in irrigated agriculture so as to sustain crop production while protecting soil and water. Topics included optimising fertiliser rates and timing according to crop needs, soil conditions and irrigation practices; sustainable soil fertility management; and strategies to protect soil and water from nitrate pollution.
A recurring message was that agricultural drainage water is an important pathway carrying nitrates from cultivated fields to downstream water bodies. The team therefore stressed the value of combining prevention at the source with regular monitoring of drainage-water quality and with nature-based solutions such as wetlands.
By bringing these messages to an international scientific audience, the team helped disseminate the integrated approach at the heart of NPP-SOL: tackling agricultural nitrate pollution at the source, along its transport pathways and through nature-based treatment. This knowledge base also informs the project’s work in Morocco, where the Gharb irrigated area is one of NPP-SOL’s case studies.
NPP-SOL is part of the PRIMA Programme supported by the European Union.
