Field monitoring reveals scope to reduce environmental impact of ware potato cultivation in the Netherlands without compromising yield

Context: Intensification of arable farming in Northwest Europe has led to high yields. However, inadequate use of external inputs such as nutrients, irrigation water and crop protection products has contributed to several environmental problems, such as nitrate leaching and losses of crop protection products. There is a need to reduce environmental losses and contribute to a more circular and sustainable agriculture in Northwest Europe. Objective: Here, we take ware potato production in the Netherlands as an example cropping system to assess if there is scope to reduce input levels and environ... Mehr ...