Nitrogen cycles keynote at Leather Days
FILK Freiberg has announced Prof. Dr Thomas Scholten, professor of physical geography at the University of Tübingen, as the keynote speaker for the 14th Freiberg Leather Days.
His address will focus on nitrogen cycles and their influence on livestock farming. Prof. Dr Scholten, who leads the university’s working group on soil geography, is internationally recognised for his research on nutrient fluxes, sustainable land use and carbon and nitrogen cycles.
The keynote will examine the effects of nitrogen dynamics on agriculture, animal husbandry, and the environment, emphasising their relevance to the leather industry and the opportunities they present for sustainable raw material sourcing and production.
The Freiberg Leather Days, to be held in Münster, bring together industry professionals to discuss innovation, expertise and emerging challenges in the leather and tannery sectors. Registration is open for participants.