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Effects of intensive fertilizer use on the human environment

FAO Soils Bulletin 16










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    Improving Fertilizer Utilization and Agricultural Ecological Environment in Xinjiang - TCP/CPR/3607 2020
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    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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    Soil and plant testing and analysis as a basis of fertilizer recommendations
    FAO Soils Bulletin 38/2
    1980
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    General principles of plant nutrition don't furnish the concrete information, necessary for practical treatments in a given situation. Thus, the questions arise which parameters must be considered an how can they be determined. This leads to consider the concepts of nutrients diagnosis, as well as the methodology and the corresponding equipment and instrumentation, for putting it into practice. The question may arise whether plant or soil analysis should be used for diagnosis crop nutrient requ irements and making fertilizer recommendations.Both methods may be complementary, not competitive and the laboratories should be in the possibility to carry out both types analysis. It is recommendable to start soil analysis prior to plant testing.There are many possibilities and methods for testing soil chemical and nutrient properties. It is indeed highly recommended to agree on a minimum of uniformity of methodology.
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    Policy brief
    The human right to the environment in Latin America and the Caribbean, and its relationship with food and agriculture 2024
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    This Legal Brief aims to highlight the importance of the human right to the environment in Latin America and the Caribbean, and its relationship with food, agriculture and other areas relevant to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) mandate.

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