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Improving Fertilizer Utilization and Agricultural Ecological Environment in Xinjiang - TCP/CPR/3607

Year of publication 2020

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 12

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Project

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China has exceptionally good conditions for developing organic farming, with rich resources of water, land and photothermal resources, and a unique climate. However, until now, fertilizers have been the driving force promoting the increase of agricultural products in Xinjiang. The misuse of agrochemicals over the past three decades (e.g. excessive application of fertilizers, unbalanced use of organic and mineral compounds, uncoupling of water and fertilizers) has given rise to a decreasing margin of yield growth, as well as an increased outbreak of pests and diseases, polluted and degraded water and soil; and an excessive burden on the local agricultural ecological system. Against this background, the implementation of a long-term effective fertilizer utilization technology and strategy in Changji City, Balikun County and Gongliu County in Xinjiang was a top priority issue, in order to protect the livelihoods of poor ethnic minority farmer groups, and to safeguard agricultural ecology and biodiversity in this area. The project introduced a set of improved fertilizer utilization technologies and practices, aimed at better fertilizer use structure and efficiency, and a more sustainable agricultural ecological environment, combined with interventions to increase agricultural producers’ awareness and capacity.

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