The environmental situation in the Netherlands is well presented. The means for nutrients reduction are also well covered particularly for nitrogen. Information on the legislation is also presented.
In the Netherlands, the amount of P applied to was regulated in 1987 regulations, with decreasing amount up to 1995. Maximum application of P2O5 of 250 kg/ha decreasing to 175 in 1995 on grassland; 350 kg/ha to 175 for maizeland and 125 kg/ha for arable land. Prohibition periods for application are also given for sandy soils and other soils however these periods consider their shorter cold winter.