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Fertiliser usage on farm, England 2012/13 and 2013/14

Estimates of fertiliser use on farms in England sourced from the Farm Business Survey.

Applies to England

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Fertiliser usage on farms in England 2012/13 and 2013/14 - statistics notice

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Fertiliser usage on farms in England 2012/13 and 2013/14 - dataset

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This publication provides estimates of the quantities of nutrients applied from manufactured fertilisers (at farm rather than crop level) as well as the use of precision farming techniques, soil nutrient software, clover and legumes in grass swards, green manures and areas subject to fertiliser restrictions. The information comes from the 2012/13 and 2013/14 Farm Business Surveys.

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Published 25 June 2015
Last updated 9 July 2015 + show all updates
  1. Updated attachment minor changes.

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