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This publication provides estimates of the quantities of nutrients applied from manufactured and organic fertilisers (at farm rather than crop level) as well as the use of precision farming techniques, soil nutrient software, clover and other legumes in grass swards, green manures and sources of nutrient planning advice. The information comes from the 2022/23 Farm Business Surveys.

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Defra statistics: farm business survey

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Published 5 May 2016
Last updated 27 June 2024 + show all updates

27 June 2024
Added data for 2022/23.
30 March 2023
New publication with 2021/22 data.
26 May 2022
Edited to include data for 2020-2021.
29 June 2021
Updated with 2019/20 statistics, notice and dataset.
25 June 2020
Added latest statistical notice and datasets, 2018/19 figures..
24 May 2019
Updated with statistical bulletin and dataset for 2017/18.
31 May 2018
Updated with statistical notice and dataset for 2016/17.
4 May 2017
Updated with statistical notice and dataset for 2015/16.
5 May 2016
First published.

Fertiliser usage on farm – England

Applies to England

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