Global Estimates of Gaseous Emissions of NH3, NO and N2O from Agricultural Land

This document presents guidelines for governments on the development of fertilizer strategies. It illustrates the differences before and after the involvement of the private sector and offers solutions for improvement. It discusses the role of fertilizers in the development of agriculture along with the factors that have an impact on their use by farmers. It gives practical suggestions for decision makers regarding the production or import of fertilizers and then deals with the many issues involved in the efficient distribution and marketing of fertilizers.