Farmers need to make advance decision on input use, without having information on the conditions, future yield or the price that the product will be sold at. Because of this, farmers may use standardised quantities (e.g. as recommended within RB209 fertiliser manual) or apply excessive amounts to try and secure a better yield. Excessive use of inputs reduces profits as the cost of using more than is optimal may exceed the revenue gained. Nutrient excess also contributes to poor water and air quality, as well as GHG emissions.
Tailored Crop nutrition management plans developed by Swiss Nutrition with which Farmers can optimise Farm Business Income (FBI), include, but not limited to:
Both are designed by taking soil type, climate and crop demand into account.