Reduced excess nitrogen accumulation in grassland soils

Type: Effect

Links from: Item Link details Apply nitrogen in excess of grassland requirements Solid poultry manure used on grassland farms that does not have bedding mixed into it is covered with an impermeable material Do not locate field manure heaps on grassland in the same place as an earlier one constructed within the last two years Do not locate field manure heaps in any single position on grassland for more than 12 consecutive months Restrict applications of nutrients to grassland when plant uptake is low Reduce manure / urine deposition in fields Reduce nutrient inputs to grassland Accurate application of nutrients to grassland Increase vegetative uptake of nutrients by grassland

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Links to: Link details Item Reduce leaching losses of nitrogen to water

Defra Project IF0131
Assessment of reduction in environmental burdens through targeted measures compared with whole farm approaches in cropping and livestock systems
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Friday 30 October 2009