Opinion
Published on: 19. June 2025
Nitrification and urease inhibitors: Germany’s environment agency warns of risks from widespread use

A recent paper by Germany’s Environment Agency (UBA), co-authored by an expert from the Thünen Institute, calls for stricter EU-wide regulation of agricultural inhibitors. While these chemical compounds help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, they also pose potential risks to the environment and human health.
Last updated: 24. July 2025