Manure Phosphorus Management from a Global Perspective
While livestock manure is a significant global reserve of P, it is not always used efficiently in agricultural production. Due to the segregation of livestock and cropping systems in many countries, poor redistribution of manure P has led to regions with both surpluses and deficits. As phosphate rock must be considered a finite source, the recycling of P from manures regionally, nationally, and even globally needs to be improved for food security in the future.
DOI: 10.24047/BC103126Keywords
- soil nutrient balance
- manure availability
- P recycling
- sub-Saharan Africa
April Leytem and James Mutegi. 2019. Manure Phosphorus Management from a Global Perspective. Better Crops 103(1): 26-28. doi.org/10.24047/BC103126