Ammonia emissions from agriculture
In 2022, ammonia emissions from agriculture totalled 27.000 tonnes, being almost 90% of all ammonia emissions in Finland. Ammonia emissions from agriculture mainly come from manure and inorganic nitrogen fertilizers.
If ammonia emissions are lowered, the quality of air will improve and soil acidification and eutrophication will decrease. Means to reduce ammonia emissions are related to feeding animals, spreading fertilizers and covering manure stocks.
The target for ammonia emissions from agriculture is 25.5 kt in 2027. For ammonia emissions, Finland's emission reduction commitment from 2020 is 20% compared to 2005 emissions.
Data collection
Description of the indicator
The indicator measures ammonia emissions (NH3) from Finnish agriculture, and it helps to monitor any changes in emission volumes.
The EU emissions ceiling directive (2001/81/EC) obligates member states to calculate, for example, ammonia emissions and report them to the EU Commission. Emissions are evaluated in accordance with the EMEP/EEA Emission Inventory Guidebook. The Finnish Environment Institute calculates Finnish ammonia emissions. Regional emissions in 2015 are not comparable with previous years, as the calculation method has been changed.
The indicator is a common CAP plan impact indicator I.14 as set out in regulation (EU) 2021/2115 (eur-lex.europa.eu) (eur-lex.europa.eu), Annex I. It is used in all Member States.
The indicator will next be updated in spring 2026.