The gross balance nitrogen surplus is based on the difference between the input and the output of nitrogen, i.e. between the quantity of nitrogen input in the soil by agriculture and the quantity of nitrogen in crops removed from the soil.

The gross balance phosphorus surplus/deficit is based on the difference between the input and the output of phosphorus, i.e. between the quantity of phosphorus input in the soil by agriculture and the quantity of phosphorus in crops removed from the soil.

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INDICATOR DESCRIPTION
The gross balance nitrogen surplus is based on the difference between the input and the output of nitrogen, i.e. between the quantity of nitrogen input in the soil by agriculture and the quantity of nitrogen in crops removed from the soil. It is expressed in kilogram of nitrogen per hectare of utilised agricultural area (kg/ha). The balance surplus of nitrogen in the soil indicates a negative impact on the environment from agriculture and a possible pollution of water, air and soil by nitrogen substances.

The gross balance phosphorus surplus/deficit is based on the difference between the input and the output of phosphorus, i.e. between the quantity of phosphorus input in the soil by agriculture and the quantity of phosphorus in crops removed from the soil. It is expressed in kilogram of phosphorus per hectare of utilised agricultural area (kg/ha). The surplus of phosphorus in the soil indicates a negative impact on the environment from agriculture and a possible pollution of water by phosphorus (eutrophication). The actual risk must be assessed taking into account numerous factors that are not included in the phosphorus balance (phosphorus stock in the soil, soil characteristics, weather data, agricultural practices, etc.). On the other hand, constant phosphorus deficit presents a risk for the soil deterioration, which can lead to problems such as soil erosion.

UNIT
Kilogram of nutrient per hectare of utilised agricultural area

DATA SOURCE
Agricultural Institute of Slovenia (KIS), published by Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
Publishing frequency: annually
Indicative date of publication: February
Link to more data: SiStat Database (Theme: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery; Sub-theme: Production Methods in Agriculture)

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Link to methodological explanations: Questionnaires, methodological explanations, quality reports (Theme: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery; Sub-theme: Production Methods in Agriculture)

LAST UPDATE OF THE METADATA
20 December 2022