Abstract
Food production in Europe is dependent on imported phosphorus (P) fertilizers, but P use is inefficient and losses to the environment high. Here, we discuss possible solutions by changes in P management. We argue that not only the use of P fertilizers and P additives in feed could be reduced by fine-tuning fertilization and feeding to actual nutrient requirements, but also P from waste has to be completely recovered and recycled in order to close the P balance of Europe regionally and become less dependent on the availability of P-rock reserves. Finally, climate-smart P management measures are needed, to reduce the expected deterioration of surface water quality resulting from climate-change-induced P loss.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 180-192 |
Journal | Ambio |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | Suppl. 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |
Keywords
- Balance
- Climate change
- Manure
- Phosphorus
- Recovery
- Resource cycle
- Waste