Is an International Code of Conduct for the Use and Management of Fertilizers beneficial and useful? To whom, and why?
Yes, the International Code of Conduct is very beneficial and useful for governments, fertilizer industry, agricultural extension and advisory services, actors in the nutrient recycling industry, and end-users. Because guidelines and recommendations are provided in the Code, which makes the stakeholders know what to do and how to do.
Does this Fertilizer Code of Conduct address all aspects necessary to ensure the responsible use of fertilizers, optimizing benefits while minimizing risks?
I think the Fertilizer Code is a comprehensive code of use and management of fertilizers, and has already addressed all aspects necessary to ensure the responsible use of fertilizers, optimizing benefits while minimizing risks.
Are there any topics or subject matter missing from this Fertilizer Code of Conduct? If so, what are they?
Safety should be paid more attention to because fertilizers and pesticides are often used together in order to being operated easily，which should be mentioned in the Code.
Are there redundancies or unnecessary items or subjects within this Code of Conduct? If so, what are they?
There are no redundant or unnecessary items or subjects in the Code.
Do you have any other suggestions or comments not covered in the above questions? If so, please elaborate.
I have no any other suggestions or comments by now.
Dr. Hongfang Liu