Final report: Self evaluation concerning nutrients by farmers in Poland

Author: Barbro Ulén, Mark och Miljö, SLU och Karin Tonderski, POMInnO Sp.Zo.o.
Year published: 2016

Original title: Self-evaluation and risk analysis by farmers concerning losses of nutrients and low cost remedial measures

The project "Self evaluation concerning nutrients by farmers in Poland" aims to encourage farmers to take their own initiatives to reduce nutrient runoff and improve water quality, based on their specific knowledge and experience of their land.Eutrophication is to be reduced through advisory services and network building.

As a first step, Polish farming advisors have been trained in soil analyses, nutrient balances and the type of nutrient runoff that can be expected in particular circumstances. The advisors have then visit farmers and discussed which measures can lead to reduced pollution. Based on the knowledge of their own farms, the farmers can then focus on cheap and simple measures which can reduce nutrient runoff. The results indicate a successful work and both advisers and farmers appreciated the project.

Pages: 8

Click here to download the report (in Swedish)

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