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Planning your fertiliser and nutrient use

#189 | Source: Defra Farming Blog | Published on May 13th, 2026

Last month, Defra asked farmers and land managers to share their experiences of rising fertiliser costs and how they are affecting on -farm decisions.


Many respondents said rising and unpredictable prices have led them to buy and apply less fertiliser.

Some farmers also told us they are planning to change how they use fertiliser in future, including using alternatives or changing cropping plans.