FACTS #11 – N-fertilizer: Where does it come from?

Sufficient nutrient supply is vital for crop health and yield. Mineral fertilizers play a central role in achieving the yield and returns expected by farmers and required by a growing global population.

But where does mineral fertilizer actually come from? Under which conditions is it produced? Is production sustainable?

Pure Nutrient facts provides information on European fertilizer production and its impact on the environment and many other areas.