BMP 6.- Fertilize according to soil deficiencies and crop needs

Fertilise according to crop requirements in order to optimise production, adjusting doses to each crop and its needs.

It is important to consider that the period for application of fertilisers depends on the mobility of the nutrient, assimilation, etc.


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  • Management target
  • Sustainability Indicators

DIRECT

8.- Increase soil organic matter

9.- Enhancement of soil fertility (soil productivity)

20.- Prevent salinisation

INDIRECT

2.- Positive impact on soil’s structure

1.- EBITDA

The knowledge of the nutritional state of the soil will allow the most rational use of inputs (fertilizers) and then contribute to reducing production costs.

2.- EBITDA/labour unit

The knowledge of the nutritional state of the soil will allow the most rational use of inputs (fertilizers) and then contribute to reducing production costs.

3.- Production costs

The knowledge of the nutritional state of the soil will allow the most rational use of inputs (fertilizers) and then contribute to reducing production costs.

4.- Yield/ha UAA

The adjustment (increase or decrease) of the doses of fertilizers to the crop needs can increase yields.

5.- Yield/ ha main fodder area

The adjustment (increase or decrease) of the doses of fertilizers to the crop needs can increase yields.

7.- Effectiveness working time

The adjustment in the use of fertilizers could imply a reduction in the number of treatments and, therefore, in the working time.

8.- SI – Satisfaction Index

The implementation of this BMP could have a positive influence on the farmer’s perception.

17.- Arable land use efficiency

Performing soil testing can help to know how much fertilizer is needed, therefore, yields can be improved and, consequently, the surface needed to produce 1 Petroleum equivalent Tonne will diminish.