The report projects global fertilizer requirements for 2015 and 2030, showing a need for increased use to meet agricultural production targets, with efficiency improvements potentially moderating demand growth.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations |
| Authors: | H. Vroomen, J. Poulisse, Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations, S. Daberkow |
| Time horizon: | 2015 |
| Geographic focus: | Global |
The research method involved a collaborative effort between TFI, FAO, and USDA's Economic Research Service. It utilized crop production forecasts from FAO's “World Agriculture Towards …” series and fertilizer application rates from the FAO/IFA/IFDC publication “Fertilizer Use by Crops” to derive projected rates of fertilizer consumption.
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This comprehensive study forecasts global fertilizer demand for 2015 and 2030, based on expected agricultural production. It predicts an increase in annual fertilizer use from 134 million tonnes (1995-97 average) to about 180 million tonnes by 2030. The growth rate is approximately 1% per annum, reflecting a slowdown in crop production growth and near-optimal fertilization levels in industrialized regions. Most growth is anticipated in Asia and the Americas, with low use expected to persist in sub-Saharan Africa. The study emphasizes the importance of improving fertilizer use efficiency to meet production goals and discusses regional trends and implications for the fertilizer industry.
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Categories: 2010s time horizon | 2015 time horizon | English publication language | Global geographic scope | agricultural production | crop yields | environmental impact | fertilizer demand | fertilizer use efficiency | fertilizer utilization | food | food security | forecasts | nutrient use | regional consumption | technological advancements | trade policies