On Monday 1 July, the European Commission published a market brief on fertilisers, which shows that their use in the EU has stabilised in recent years. However, according to the Commission, the adoption of precision farming technologies offers potential for more efficient usage.
Fertiliser prices can have a significant impact on farmers' work, as they represent on average 10% of consumption costs. In addition, the cost of nitrogen fertilisers is heavily dependent on the price of natural gas,...