Reduced excess nitrogen accumulation in arable soils Reduce leaching losses of nitrogen to water Reduced eutrophication Maintain and enhance biodiversity: Aquatic - reduce nutrient impacts
Improve groundwater quality (chemical) - nutrients
Reduce lodging in crops Avoid humid conditions in crops condusive to mycotoxin production Reduced incidence of fusarium mycotoxins in food Food safety - pathogens
Maintain / improve crop yields Increase farm income Economic viability
Efficient use of resources - energy
Ensure food is available to meet consumer demand
Improve cereal grain quality Maintain / improve food quality Increase farm income Economic viability
Ensure food is available to meet consumer demand