An analysis of 1,000 fields shows that almost one-third receive more fertilizer than plants need, and that society would benefit from significantly reducing usage. New regulations are on the way, says the minister.
Nearly one-third of the fields in Denmark receive more fertilizer than the plants need. This poses a high risk that the fertilizer will wash into the fjords or seep into the groundwater.
The striking conclusion is drawn in a report compiled by Aarhus University for the Ministry of Environment in March, ahead of political negotiations on the green tripartite agreement. However, the report has not been widely discussed until now.
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