Fertiliser application
Management Activity
The term fertiliser refers to any natural or synthetic substance that is added to the soil to enhance the growth of vegetation. Fertilisers typically contain nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and calcium as well as other micronutrients. Application of fertilisers may involve the use of heavy machinery or irrigation systems.
The direct impacts of fertiliser application may include:
- Increased vegetative growth
- Soil nutrient build-up
- Increased soil acidity
- Increased water nutrient concentrations
- Increased water chemical contamination
- Incrased water faecal contamination
The use of heavy machinery during fertiliser application may result in:
Last updated 7 September 2010
