Marshall Islands - Fertilizer consumption
Fertilizer consumption (kilograms per hectare of arable land)
Definition: Fertilizer consumption measures the quantity of plant nutrients used per unit of arable land. Fertilizer products cover nitrogenous, potash, and phosphate fertilizers (including ground rock phosphate). Traditional nutrients--animal and plant manures--are not included. For the purpose of data dissemination, FAO has adopted the concept of a calendar year (January to December). Some countries compile fertilizer data on a calendar year basis, while others are on a split-year basis. Arable land includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded.
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 2.00 |
| 2003 | 2.00 |
| 2004 | 0.50 |
| 2005 | 0.50 |
Classification
Topic: Environment Indicators
Sub-Topic: Agricultural production
