A Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) is a key BEMP strategy in running a farm to optimise crop yield and quality, minimize fertilizer input costs and protect soil and water (European Commission, 2018). The principles of nutrient management are simple and include:
• applying fertilizer only to make up the difference between what is there and what is required to achieve the target yield, which also ensures cost-effectiveness for the producer; and
• ensuring that the added nutrient is available to the crop.