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 for the Use and Management of Fertilizers is beneficial and useful for governments and fertilizer industry, especially for end users (farmers). The Code make many end users (farmers) know how to properly use fertilizers and potential nutrient sources of reused or recycled.
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 code address almost all aspects to ensure the responsible use of fertilizers.
Are there any topics or subject matter missing from this Fertilizer Code of Conduct? If so, what are they?
No.
Are there redundancies or unnecessary items or subjects within this Code of Conduct? If so, what are they?
All items or subjects within this Code are necessary.
Do you have any other suggestions or comments not covered in the above questions? If so, please elaborate.
I suggest that "Biofertilizer" in terms and definitions should include some other functions such as potassium releasing.
Mr. Qinyuan Hu