# Why phosphate fertiliser use on crops may have to change - Farmers Weekly

> Researchers funded by AHDB and led by ADAS are examining whether UK farmers can use less phosphate fertiliser while keeping yields. About 80% of UK arable land is at soil P index 2 or above, and surplus phosphorus is linked to water pollution. Soils must fall below index 2 to meet Water Framework Directive targets.

- Date: 2018-01-22 · published 2018-01-22T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region UK · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/67312-why-phosphate-fertiliser-use-on-crops-may-have-to-change-farmers-weekly
- Commodities: [TSP](https://feedsoft.ai/c/TSP.md)

## Why it matters

If UK growers adopt more efficient phosphate strategies, fertilizer demand could ease over time. The effect on prices is likely small and gradual.

## Sources

- fwi.co.uk: https://www.fwi.co.uk/arable/crop-management/nutrition-and-fertiliser/phosphate-fertiliser-use-may-change

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