Why read this booklet?
Benefits of better manure use on grassland farms
Understanding nutrient losses
Point source water pollutionDiffuse pollution
Manure production
Nutrient content of manures
Nutrient (N, P, K) availablitySulphur and magnesium content
Avoiding pollution and other problems
Application timingLimits on application rateOdour nuisance
Use of manure on grassland and forage crops
Grass for silage productionForage cropsGrass for grazingHeavy metalsApplication methods
Planning the use of manures and fertilisers
Use in practice and financial benefitsHow to obtain more information
APPENDIX A Typical quantities of excreta produced by livestock during housing period
APPENDIX B Suppliers of on-farm slurry analysis equipment
APPENDIX C Conversion table
APPENDIX D What to do - a quick reference guide
Funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsNew Recommendations, 2nd Edition 2001
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