In the period from 2005 to 2018, the gross nitrogen budget ranged from 43 to 70 kg per ha, with a minor reduction trend. The target value for 2020 is 53 kg N/ha. On average over the past five years this value has been achieved. Achieving the target will largely depend on farmers' interest in accepting organic farming and the requirements of the agri-environment-climate payments measures, as well as on the performance of the agricultural education system and public agricultural advisory services.