Mastering Soil Management

Ammoniacal Nitrogen, C.A.N., Ureic Nitrogen

Slurry = Number of animals \times volume of excreta \times weeks storage

Carbon dioxide, Methane, Ammonia, Hydrogen sulphide

<p>The function of lime in soil management is to remove acidity, improve organic matter breakdown, improve microbial activity/root development, improve drainage, make soils easier to till, increase earthworm activity, and improve clover &amp; grass growth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ideal soil pH is 6.5.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Phosphorus (P) is particularly important in young plant development, plant growth, cell division, root development, and gives higher yields &amp; better quality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Slower acting, not easily leached, 3-5 weeks conversion</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>27.5% N, half nitrate, half ammonium</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Soil temp, moisture affect availability; requires moisture, easily leached in summer</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Slurry = Number of animals x volume of excreta x weeks storage. Example: 50 cows x 0.33 x 16 = 264m3</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Timing affects N availability, best in spring (70% applied by end of April)</p> Signup and view all the answers