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Optimization of manure recycling and fertilizer use to meet crop nutrient demands and reduce nutrient losses, a case study in Quzhou, China

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  • Sun, Weikang
  • Ros, Gerard H.
  • Zhu, Qichao
  • Xu, Donghao
  • Hou, Yong
  • de Vries, Wim

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The average manure recycling ratio in China is lower than 40 %, implying that over half of the nutrients in manure is lost to the environment. To reduce environmental pollution caused by nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) losses, it is crucial to enhance manure recycling and reduce N and P fertilizer inputs. Manure provides nutrients and reduces soil acidification due to high levels of potassium (K), calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg).

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  • Sun, Weikang & Ros, Gerard H. & Zhu, Qichao & Xu, Donghao & Hou, Yong & de Vries, Wim, 2025. "Optimization of manure recycling and fertilizer use to meet crop nutrient demands and reduce nutrient losses, a case study in Quzhou, China," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 226(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:agisys:v:226:y:2025:i:c:s0308521x25000617
    DOI: 10.1016/j.agsy.2025.104321
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