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Analysis of Mineral Nitrogen Fertiliser Use in Germany Between 2017 and 2022 – Implications for Policy Design

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  • Löw, Philipp
  • Söder, Mareike
  • Osterburg, Bernhard

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Mineral fertilisers use and related agricultural nitrogen (N) emissions substantially affect the climate impact of agricultural production. However, detailed information on German mineral N fertiliser (MF) consumption patterns is rare, making it challenging to design effective climate policies. This study quantifies the level of MF use on sectoral and farm type level, showing its development over time in order to identify effects of fertiliser regulations, fluctuations in prices or climate trends. We use the German Farm Accountancy Data Network with around 25,000 observations of farm level MF use between the years 2017 and 2022 and analyse seven farm types according to European Union farm typology. The results show a decrease of 24% in sectoral MF use from 101 kg N/ha in 2017 to around 77 kg N/ha in 2022 with the highest decrease on other cattle farms (-42%).

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  • Löw, Philipp & Söder, Mareike & Osterburg, Bernhard, 2023. "Analysis of Mineral Nitrogen Fertiliser Use in Germany Between 2017 and 2022 – Implications for Policy Design," 2023 International Congress, August 29 - September 1, 2023, Rennes, France 389996, European Association of Agricultural Economists.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:eaae23:389996
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.389996
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