Slovene guidelines for expert based fertilization in a light of cross compliance rules

Abstract

Slovenian rules and regulation concerning fertilization are briefly presented. Current use of fertilizers, manures and compost, as well as nitrogen and humus balances in Slovene agriculture, and soil supply level with phosphorus and potassium dependent on various soils uses is given and critically stressed. Target values and fertilization norms for major plant nutrients as well as basic set of parameters and methods for national soil fertility- and fertilization control are proposed.