Applying Manure - Silage Decisions Fact Sheet
Published on 19 January 2010
THIS fact sheet from the British Grassland Society Website covers the application of manure to reduce fertiliser use and pollution risk.
Grassland UK 09 - Exploiting the value in farm manures
Published on 19 January 2010
THIS fact sheet from the British Grassland Society Website was produced for Grassland UK 2009. It gives key points and tips to consider in order to gain maximum value from your farm manure.
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Nitrogen - Silage Decisions Fact Sheet
Published on 19 January 2010
NITROGEN (N) is important for leaf growth, yield and protein levels in grass. In this respect, it has a larger impact on silage production than any other nutrient.
This fact sheet from the British Grassland Society Website covers correct application and recommendations of N for first cut grass silage.
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Phosphate and Potash - Silage Decisions Fact Sheet
Published on 19 January 2010
ADEQUATE levels of phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) are essential in productive grass swards.
This fact sheet from the British Grassland Society Website covers soil sampling, manure / slurry content, grazed grass requirements, silage requirements (first cut, second and third) and application.
NNFCC - Anaerobic Digestion
Published on 09 March 2010
NNFCC's fifteenth Newsletter examines how Anaerobic Digestion(AD) is being taken up in the UK as of November 2009. It looks at the prospects and drivers for future uptake, the aims of key sectors associated with AD and it summerises the AD projects NNFCC are currently involved with.
It also announces the launch of the AD Portal, www.biogas-info.co.uk as a gateway to relevant information on AD and a range of useful tools for stakeholders.
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Anaerobic Digestion - types of plants, costs and case studies
Published on 05 January 2010
THIS fact sheet comes from a presentation made at a Northwest Livestock Programme demonstration event organised by Myerscough College on alternative energy in Lancashire (November 2009). It covers the three types of anaerobic digestion plants (ie type of waste digested), costs and examples of farms that have built digesters.
(Published by permission of Thom Gornall of Greenplan Agricultural Technologies and Weltec BioPower).
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Red Clover as a Silage Crop
Published on 30 November 2009
RECENT research shows that the introduction of red clover as a silage crop offers significant advantages in terms of input reduction and increased nutritional value. This fact sheet from the Silage Advisory Centre outlines the benefits.
Other fact sheets on red clover and silage from the Silage Advisory Centre
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Maximising weed control in grass and forage crops
Published on 25 October 2009
THIS PDF leaflet highlights the main reasons for concern over changes 
in pesticide availability and what can be done to prevent increased costs to farmers.
This leaflet has been produced by EBLEX and DairyCo.
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Safeguarding our Soils
Published on 24 September 2009
THE new Soil Strategy for England sets out an ambitious vision to improve the sustainable management of soil and tackle degradation within 20 years.
Produced by Defra, the focus is on four main themes: better protection for the sustainable use of agricultural soils; the role of soils in mitigating and adapting to climate change; protecting soil functions during construction and development; and preventing pollution and dealing with historic contamination.
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Cost effective slurry storage strategies
Published on 19 October 2009
THE aim of this DairyCo booklet is to allow you to calculate your current and future storage requirements, to highlight key issues for your farm and to allow you to assess different strategies.
Other guidance documents are available to download, or by post, from DairyCo's Farming Info Centre