Defra has a free, online and easy to use nutrient management planning tool (NMPT-GB) intended to help farmers and land managers cut pollution and boost productivity by targeting their planning of fertiliser and manure use.  By matching nutrient inputs such as nitrogen, phosphate, potash and sulphur, and lime to crop and soil needs, the tool helps farmers create, improve and revise nutrient management plans. This will maximise nutrient availability for food production while reducing nutrient losses to water and air, supporting the strategic aims of the Food Strategy and the Environment Improvement Plan 2023, Defra said. It will also support…