Agricultural scenarios to reduce the national phosphorus surplus in the Netherlands

A.J. de Buck, W. van Dijk, J.C. van Middelkoop, A.L. Smit, H. van Reuler, A.G. Evers

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    Abstract

    The national phosphorus balance can be made more sustainable by reducing the accumulation of phosphorus in agricultural soils and by increasing recycling from waste streams. This study investigated different scenarios for reduction of the national soil surplus on agricultural land. The focus was on scenarios that will not compel agriculture in the Netherlands to change radically e.g. reduction of phosphorus fertilisation levels and reducing animal phosphorus excretion by improving feeding efficiency while maintaining national milk and meat production levels.
    Original languageEnglish
    Place of PublicationLelystad
    PublisherPraktijkonderzoek Plant & Omgeving
    Publication statusPublished - 2012

    Publication series

    NamePPO rapport
    PublisherWUR/PPO agv
    No.PPO nr. 466

    Keywords

    • agriculture
    • phosphorus fertilizers
    • manure policy
    • phosphorus
    • nutrient balance
    • mineral excess
    • inventories
    • scenario analysis
    • livestock feeding
    • netherlands

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