Drivers and constraints for implementation by Polish farmers of measures to remediate nutrient leaching to Waters

Abstract

Against the background of ongoing eutrophication of the Baltic Sea, this study examined drivers and constraints by farmers of measures to minimise nutrient losses to waters. The research was conducted in two Polish regions (Mazovia and Pomerania) and included 28 agricultural farms. Four remediation tools were tested and the results evaluated. The study clearly demonstrates the need for greater awareness among farmers of nutrient flows and management on their farms, especially in a changing word requiring them to be better prepared to show flexibility in their production.

Keywords

farmers; perceptions; nutrient flows; nutrient leaching; soil; water; nutrient management

Published in

Mechanization in agriculture & Conserving of the resources
2016, number: 4, pages: 22-25

SLU Authors

• Ulen, Barbro

  • Department of Soil and Environment, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

UKÄ Subject classification

Environmental Sciences and Nature Conservation

Permanent link to this page (URI)

https://res.slu.se/id/publ/77625