communities to contribute to improving Nutrient Use Efficiency in food systems in Europe.

The panel was initiated in 2014 by Fertilizers Europe as a result of the long-term commitment of the EU mineral fertilizer industry to encourage the efficiency of fertilizer use in order to optimize plant growth and reduce environmental impact.

The EU Nitrogen Expert Panel has published a Nitrogen Use Indicator (NUE) to encourage the efficient use of nitrogen. The indicator can be used to demonstrate how different farming strategies can contribute towards improved NUE.