The main nutrients in fertilisers are nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. In the EU, nitrogen fertilisers are most widely used, with some variations among Member States: while nitrogen inputs per utilised agricultural area are highest in North-Western Europe, Mediterranean countries tend to have higher phosphorus inputs (see Figure 2). A 2012 study carried out on behalf of the Commission estimates that nutrients supplied in European agriculture come from inorganic fertilisers and livestock manure in almost equal proportion.
Nutrient inputs and balance in the EU (2011) (kg of nutrient per hectare of utilised agricultural area)
Nutrient inputs and balance in the EU (2011) (kg of nutrient per hectare of utilised
agricultural area)
Visit the European Parliament page on
Visit the European Parliament page on
We write about
RSS Link to Scientific Foresight (STOA)
RSS Link to Members’ Research Service
Blogroll
Disclaimer and Copyright statement
The content of all documents (and articles) contained in this blog is the sole responsibility of the author and any opinions expressed therein do not necessarily represent the official position of the European Parliament. It is addressed to the Members and staff of the EP for their parliamentary work. Reproduction and translation for non-commercial purposes are authorised, provided the source is acknowledged and the European Parliament is given prior notice and sent a copy.
For a comprehensive description of our cookie and data protection policies, please visit Terms and Conditions page.
Copyright © European Union, 2014-2019. All rights reserved.
Be the first to write a comment.