Sustainable Agricultural Practices Impact on Phosphate rock production

In many areas of the world sustainable agricultural practices are being touted as a necessity for a sustainable world. In the United Kingdom, China, and other nations the use of phosphorus fertilizers has been highlighted as an area in which more sustainable practices can be employed. The possible advantages of using organic sources for the phosphorus required by intensive agriculture are investigated. The potential for replacing inorganic sources of phosphorous is estimated. Limitations to the use of organic sources of phosphorus are considered and their impacts on the possible general use of organic sources are discussed.