Apply nitrogen in excess of grassland requirements

Reduced excess nitrogen accumulation in grassland soils

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• Kirchmann, H., Johnston, A. E. J, and Bergström, L. F. (2002) Possibilities for Reducing Nitrate Leaching from Agricultural Land. A Journal of the Human Environment, 31(5), 404-408
• Cuttle, S. P. and Scholefield, D. (1995) Management options to limit nitrate leaching from grassland, Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, 20(3-4), 299-312

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Assessment of reduction in environmental burdens through targeted measures compared with whole farm approaches in cropping and livestock systems
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