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.

»This is a bomb«: New data reveals excessive fertilizer use on fields

Livestock manure is an important source of fertilizer for fields. However, some types of fields receive much more manure than the plants actually need, and this can severely impact the aquatic environment, concludes a new report. Foto: Thomas Borberg
Livestock manure is an important source of fertilizer for fields. However, some types of fields receive much more manure than the plants actually need, and this can severely impact the aquatic environment, concludes a new report. Foto: Thomas Borberg
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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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