Fertiliser usage on farm – England
Estimates of fertiliser use on farms in England sourced from the Farm Business Survey.
Applies to England
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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.
For the survey year 2023/24 only the datasets have been updated, no statistics notice has been produced.
Next update see statistics release calendar
Defra statistics: farm business survey
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Published 5 May 2016Last updated 6 March 2025 + show all updates
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Updated for survey year 2023/24. Only the datasets have been updated.
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Added data for 2022/23.
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New publication with 2021/22 data.
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Edited to include data for 2020-2021.
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Updated with 2019/20 statistics, notice and dataset.
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Added latest statistical notice and datasets, 2018/19 figures..
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Updated with statistical bulletin and dataset for 2017/18.
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Updated with statistical notice and dataset for 2016/17.
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Updated with statistical notice and dataset for 2015/16.
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First published.