Restrict applications of nutrients to arable crops when plant uptake is low 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