Shepherd, Mark; Philipps, Lois and Webb, John (2002) Tools for managing manure nutrients. In: Powell, Jane and et al. (Eds.) Proceedings of the UK Organic Research 2002 Conference, Organic Centre Wales, Institute of Rural Studies, University of Wales Aberystwyth, pp. 165-168.
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Manures are a valuable source of nutrients (and organic matter), and can be seen as a method of transferring nutrients around the farm (for homeproduced manures) or as a method of importing fertility (imported manures or composts). Good manure management offers a ‘win-win’ opportunity: benefits to soil fertility and benefits to the environment (less pollution). This paper describes two tools for manure nutrient planning: the use of look-up tables to assess nutrient content, and the development of a Decision Support Tool for describing nutrient transformations during manure management.
EPrint Type: | Conference paper, poster, etc. |
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Type of presentation: | Paper |
Keywords: | Colloquium of organic researchers, COR, Manures, nutrient management, resource use, decision support |
Subjects: | Knowledge management > Education, extension and communication Knowledge management Farming Systems > Farm nutrient management |
Research affiliation: | UK UK > Organic Research Centre (ORC) UK > Colloquium of Organic Researchers (COR) > COR 2002 UK > ADAS |
Deposited By: | Powell, Ms Jane |
ID Code: | 8233 |
Deposited On: | 28 Apr 2006 |
Last Modified: | 12 Apr 2010 07:33 |
Document Language: | English |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Not peer-reviewed |
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