Other impacts arising from the use of fertilisers and soil ameliorants (for example on water quality, soil quality, biodiversity or greenhouse gas emissions) are included under those impact categories.

Amount of fertiliser/soil ameliorant used, by type

Type (see Help & Glossary diagram)

Impact driver

Units

kg/ha

Example Target

Benchmark against best practice

Example approach

Estimate from purchase records

Example methods/guidance/data sources/references

Internal records

Notes

This measure only reflects one aspect of the impacts of fertiliser use, i.e. the consumption of natural resources such as potash and fossil fuels. Other potential impacts, e.g. on water quality and greenhouse gas emissions, are considered under those headings.

Type (see Help & Glossary diagram)

Impact driver

Units

kg/ha

Example Target

Benchmark against best practice

Example approach

Estimate from purchase and application records

Example methods/guidance/data sources/references

Internal records

Notes

This measure only reflects one aspect of the impacts of fertiliser use, i.e. the consumption of natural resources such as potash and fossil fuels. Other potential impacts, e.g. on water quality and greenhouse gas emissions, are considered under those headings.

Type (see Help & Glossary diagram)

Impact driver

Units

kg/ha

Example Target

Benchmark against best practice

Example approach

Measure using machine sensing data

Example methods/guidance/data sources/references

Internal records

Notes

This measure only reflects one aspect of the impacts of fertiliser use, i.e. the consumption of natural resources such as potash and fossil fuels. Other potential impacts, e.g. on water quality and greenhouse gas emissions, are considered under those headings.

Last updated: 25th July 2023