National statistics

Fertiliser usage on farm – England

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

From:
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Published
5 May 2016
Last updated
30 March 2023 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

Fertiliser usage on farm, England 2021/22 - Statistics Notice

Fertiliser usage on farm, England 2021/22 – Main Dataset

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Fertiliser usage on farm, England – General Questions Dataset (Machine Readable Version)

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Fertiliser usage on farm, England – Application Rates Dataset (Machine Readable Version)

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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 2021/22 Farm Business Surveys.

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Published 5 May 2016
Last updated 30 March 2023 + show all updates

  1. New publication with 2021/22 data.

  2. Edited to include data for 2020-2021.

  3. Updated with 2019/20 statistics, notice and dataset.

  4. Added latest statistical notice and datasets, 2018/19 figures..

  5. Updated with statistical bulletin and dataset for 2017/18.

  6. Updated with statistical notice and dataset for 2016/17.

  7. Updated with statistical notice and dataset for 2015/16.

  8. First published.

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