10 World’s Largest of Animal Manure Users
10 World’s Largest of Animal Manure Users- According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), there are 10 World’s Largest of Animal Manure Fertilizer Users in 2020. These countries have applied a large amount of animal manure as fertilizer.
The long-term usage of soil for agriculture activity depletes its fertility. To support the plant’s life, many nutrients in soil have been absorbed by the plant. As a result, the nutrient condition inside the soil is getting lower and lower. To reduce the soil degradation of soil nutrition losses, some input, namely animal manure can be used to re-energize the soil conditions and make it fertile again.
Animal manure is one of the most important things in agriculture. Many farmers, gardeners and other farming lovers broadly used animal manure to fertilize the soil. Beside chemical fertilizer, animal manure is one of the most important things to ameliorate the soil fertility. Scientifically, the usage of animal manure can improve the soil physic, biology, and chemical. Specifically, organic fertilizers are the input which can improve the physical properties of viz. decrease in sodicity, decrease in soil bulk density, increase in water infiltration rate, increase in porosity and aeration, increase in saline water leaching and chemical properties, i.e. decrease in acidity (Sing et al., 2020). Therefore, with the depleted soil from agricultural usage from time to time, animal manure can be the solution to rejuvenate the soil conditions.
The World’s Animal Manure Application from Time to Time
| Years | Animal Manure applied to soils (N content) From All Animals in The World |
|---|---|
| (Kilograms (Kg)) | |
| 1961 | 18,370,554,401 |
| 1962 | 18,749,626,367 |
| 1963 | 19,012,501,707 |
| 1964 | 18,923,633,084 |
| 1965 | 19,350,741,001 |
| 1966 | 19,876,298,515 |
| 1967 | 20,378,337,906 |
| 1968 | 20,525,739,509 |
| 1969 | 20,530,112,770 |
| 1970 | 20,662,742,975 |
| 1971 | 21,352,730,795 |
| 1972 | 21,838,429,011 |
| 1973 | 22,189,260,109 |
| 1974 | 22,670,456,153 |
| 1975 | 22,930,036,750 |
| 1976 | 22,924,117,340 |
| 1977 | 23,161,964,731 |
| 1978 | 23,549,112,048 |
| 1979 | 24,007,046,030 |
| 1980 | 24,364,180,770 |
| 1981 | 24,440,707,899 |
| 1982 | 24,644,337,021 |
| 1983 | 24,834,291,089 |
| 1984 | 25,211,445,609 |
| 1985 | 25,397,589,186 |
| 1986 | 25,764,564,974 |
| 1987 | 25,980,786,081 |
| 1988 | 25,916,189,597 |
| 1989 | 26,225,349,833 |
| 1990 | 26,372,879,376 |
| 1991 | 26,373,176,051 |
| 1992 | 25,514,973,516 |
| 1993 | 25,312,994,554 |
| 1994 | 25,400,395,902 |
| 1995 | 25,319,642,274 |
| 1996 | 25,220,031,380 |
| 1997 | 24,523,409,012 |
| 1998 | 24,210,978,297 |
| 1999 | 24,272,727,971 |
| 2000 | 24,480,464,154 |
| 2001 | 24,406,787,272 |
| 2002 | 24,730,307,219 |
| 2003 | 24,714,804,590 |
| 2004 | 24,854,896,776 |
| 2005 | 25,090,986,505 |
| 2006 | 25,370,608,124 |
| 2007 | 25,606,341,165 |
| 2008 | 25,946,801,185 |
| 2009 | 26,140,576,467 |
| 2010 | 26,353,835,328 |
| 2011 | 26,216,147,123 |
| 2012 | 26,446,930,930 |
| 2013 | 26,512,394,698 |
| 2014 | 26,683,278,745 |
| 2015 | 26,913,197,576 |
| 2016 | 27,215,927,629 |
| 2017 | 27,577,240,503 |
| 2018 | 27,734,334,139 |
| 2019 | 27,530,977,135 |
| 2020 | 27,821,114,598 |
Source : FAOSTAT, 2023 | |
The increasing agricultural activity due to growth of human populations affect the usage of animal manure as fertilizers. Its application is getting bigger and bigger. It can be seen from the FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT) data. In the year of 1961, the World’s usage of animal manure as fertilizer was just 18.3 million tons. After more than 60 years, exactly in 2022, it has increased to 27.8 million tons.
Statistically, many countries applied animal manure to improve the soil conditions. So, the sustainability of agriculture activity can be done in a long time. So here are the largest countries that applied huge amounts of animal manure to its agriculture activity. All of the data were obtained from FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT) in 2023. The calculation based on the nitrogen content applied in the soil.
The Rank of 10 World’s Largest of Animal Manure Users
| Rank | Country | Manure applied to soils (N content) in 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| (Kilograms (kg)) | ||
| 1 | China, mainland | 4,631,054,214 |
| 2 | United States of America | 2,459,218,953 |
| 3 | India | 2,280,094,270 |
| 4 | Brazil | 1,588,044,375 |
| 5 | Russian Federation | 1,159,290,565 |
| 6 | Indonesia | 1,061,408,970 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 1,001,831,664 |
| 8 | France | 834,466,111 |
| 9 | Germany | 709,934,999 |
| 10 | Spain | 550,866,311 |
| Source : FAOSTAT, 2023 | ||
Brief Description of 10 World’s Largest of Animal Manure Fertilizer Country Users
1.China, mainland
Statistically, in 2020, according to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the application of animal manure fertilizer in China reached 4,631,054,214 kilograms (kg). This huge application of animal manure as a fertilizer can support the agricultural production in China.
Demographically, China is one of the world’s most populous countries. Until 2021, its population reached 1.4 billion of people. This country still needs huge agriculture commodity to give the food for its huge population. Commonly, according to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), China has produced some agriculture commodities. Particularly, some of the most produced agricultural commodities from China in 2021 are Maize (272 million tons), Rice (214 million tons), Wheat (136 million tons), Sugarcane (107 million tons), and Potatoes (94 million tons).
2.United States of America
The United States of America (USA) also has huge application of animal manure as fertilizer. Statistically, in 2021, the usage of animal manure(Nitrogen content) as fertilizer achieved 2,459,218,953 kilograms (kg). As a one of the largest economic countries in the world. The United States of America (USA) has also some most produced agricultural commodity. Statistically, some of the most produced agricultural commodities from the United States of America (USA) are Maize (383 million tons), Soybean (120 million tons), Wheat (44 million tons), Sugar beet (33 million tons), and sugarcane (29 million tons).
3.India
India also used a huge amount of animal manure as fertilizer. Statistically, in this country, the usage of animal manure reached 2,280,094,270 kilograms (kg). Probably, some of the animal manure came from Buffalo, Chicken, Cattle, Goat, and others because these species have huge animal populations in India.
Statistically, according to the FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), India has some of the most produced agricultural commodities. Some of the most produced agricultural commodities are Sugarcane (405 million tons), Rice (195 million tons), Wheat (109 million tons), Potatoes (54 million tons) and others.
4.Brazil
Brazil also applied animal manure as organic fertilizer in huge amounts. According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), Brazil has applied around1,588,044,375 kilograms (kg) of animal manure in 2021. Commonly, in Agriculture sectors, many animals’ manures have applied to soil to support the plant’s growth.
Statistically, according to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), Brazil has some of the most produced agricultural commodities in 2021. Some of the most produced agricultural commodity in Brazil are Sugarcane (715 million tons), Soybean (134 million tons), Maize (88 million tons), Cassava (18 million tons) and others.
5.Russian Federation
The Russian Federation has applied1,159,290,565 kilograms (kg) of animal manure as fertilizer in 2021. Probably, some of the animal manure came from chickens, cattle, sheep, and pigs because of a large population of these animal species in Russia. Furthermore, in Russia, there are some most produced agricultural commodities. Statistically, according to the FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), Russia has some of the most produced agricultural commodities. Some of the most produced agricultural commodities are Wheat (76 million tons), Sugar beet (41 million tons), Potatoes (18 million tons), Barley (17 million tons), Sunflower (15.2 million tons) and others.
6.Indonesia
In the year of 2021, Indonesia applied 1,061,408,970 kilograms (kg) of Animal Manure as organic fertilizer. In this country, the animal manure as organic fertilizer came from Cattle, Goat, Sheep, and Chicken. Specifically, at the Agriculture sector, many animal manure has been applied to farming. Statistically, according to the FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), Indonesia has some of the most produced agricultural commodities. Some of the most produced agricultural commodities are Oil Palm fruits (256 million tons), Rice (54 million tons), Sugarcane (32 million tons), Maize (20 million tons), Cassava (17.7 million tons) and others.
7.Pakistan
Pakistan also applied huge amounts of animal manure as fertilizer. In 2021, Pakistan applied 1,001,831,664 kilograms (kg) of animal manure. Probably, the animal manure in Pakistan came from buffaloes, cattle, sheep, goats and camels because of the huge animal population of these species.
Statistically, according to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), Pakistan has some of the most produced agricultural commodities. Some of the most produced agricultural commodities are Sugar cane (88 million tons), Wheat (27 million tons), Rice (13.9 million tons), Maize (10.6 million tons), Potatoes (5.8 million tons) and others.
8.France
France also gives the animal manure to fertilize the soil. Statistically, the usage of animal manure as fertilizer in France is around834,466,111 kilograms (kg). Its application can help France to sustain the farming activity. Statistically, according to the FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), France has some of the most produced agricultural commodities. Some of the most produced agricultural commodities are Wheat (36 million tons), Sugar beet (34 million tons), Maize (15 million tons), Barley (11.3 million tons), Potatoes (8.9 million tons) and others.
9.Germany
Germany has applied709,934,999 kilograms (kg) of animal manure in 2021 to fertilize the soil . This country also has a huge population of some animals and some of animal manure came from chickens, cattle, and pigs because of a large population of these animal species in Germany.
In the agriculture world, statistically, according to the FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), Germany has some of the most produced agricultural commodities. Some of the most produced agricultural commodities are Sugar beet (31 million tons), Wheat (21 million tons), Potatoes (11 million tons), Barley (10.4 million tons) and others.
10.Spain
According to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), Spain still applied 550,866,311 kilograms (kg) of animal manure in 2020 to fertlize the soil. Probably, some of the animal manure came from sheep, cattle, chicken, and pigs because of a large population of these animal species in Spain.
Statistically, according to the FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), Spain has some of the most produced agricultural commodities. Some of the most produced agricultural commodities are Barley (9 million tons), Wheat (8.5 million tons), Olive (8.2 million tons), Grapes (6 million tons), Tomatoes (4.7 million tons) and others.
Bibliography of 10 World’s Largest of Animal Manure Users
FAOSTAT. 2023. Top 10 areas by Manure applied to soils (N content), All Animals + (Total). Accessed via https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/EMN/visualize on October 8th, 2023.
Singh, T.B., Ali, A., Prasad, M., Yadav, A., Shrivastav, P., Goyal, D. and Dantu, P.K., 2020. Role of organic fertilizers in improving soil fertility. Contaminants in agriculture: sources, impacts and management, pp.61-77.