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This study provides the longest trend analysis of Nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) surplus in France from 1920 to 2020, modeled with the CaSSiS model at both national and departmental levels. At the national scale, the century long average annual N surplus is about 37 ± 13 kg N per ha of utilized agricultural area (UAA) per year, while P surplus averages about 9 ± 7 kg P ha UAA−1 year−1. However, significant periods of change correspond to important agricultural and economic events such as the World Wars and major agri-environmental reforms. Analysis of N and P use efficiency (NUE and PUE, respectively) revealed varying trends over time. NUE averaged 67%, ranging from 52% to 78%, while PUE exhibited larger fluctuations, ranging from 30% to 130%. At the departmental level, N surplus fluctuated between −15 and 140 kg N ha UAA−1, and P surplus ranged from −15 to 41 kg P ha UAA−1. Temporal trends revealed an increase in N surplus in 96% of departments from 1920 to 1990, followed by a decline in about 89% of departments from 1990 to 2020. P surplus increased in all departments until 1974, followed by a consistent decrease. Analysis of five contrasting French departments highlighted the impact of agricultural practices on nutrient surplus. These findings underscore the importance of tailored nutrient management strategies to achieve balanced inputs and outputs, promoting sustainable agriculture and minimizing environmental impacts. This study contributes valuable insights for informed decision-making in nutrient management policies and practices.
本研究利用CaSSiS模型,对法国1920 - 2020年氮(N)和磷(P)过剩进行了最长时间的趋势分析。在全国范围内,世纪长年均N盈余约37±13公斤/公顷每年利用农业面积(UAA),而P盈余平均约9±7公斤−1 P ha UAA−1年。然而,重大的变化时期对应于重要的农业和经济事件,如世界大战和重大的农业环境改革。氮和磷利用效率(NUE和PUE)的分析显示出不同时期的变化趋势。NUE平均为67%,范围在52% - 78%之间,PUE波动较大,范围在30% - 130%之间。在省域尺度上,N剩余在- 15 ~ 140 kg N / UAA−1之间波动,P剩余在- 15 ~ 41 kg P / UAA−1之间波动。从时间趋势上看,从1920年到1990年,96%的部门的氮盈余增加,而从1990年到2020年,大约89%的部门的氮盈余减少。直到1974年,所有部门的P盈余都在增加,随后持续减少。对法国五个不同部门的分析突出了农业实践对营养过剩的影响。这些发现强调了量身定制的营养管理战略对于实现平衡投入和产出、促进可持续农业和尽量减少环境影响的重要性。本研究为营养管理政策和实践的明智决策提供了有价值的见解。
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Global Biogeochemical Cycles (GBC) features research on regional to global biogeochemical interactions, as well as more local studies that demonstrate fundamental implications for biogeochemical processing at regional or global scales. Published papers draw on a wide array of methods and knowledge and extend in time from the deep geologic past to recent historical and potential future interactions. This broad scope includes studies that elucidate human activities as interactive components of biogeochemical cycles and physical Earth Systems including climate. Authors are required to make their work accessible to a broad interdisciplinary range of scientists.