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Maximising the value of slurry within the whole farming system

How manures are managed from excretion to field application influences nutrient value, environmental losses, and business resilience

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Impermeable covers on slurry lagoons can reduce ammonia emissions
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Impermeable covers on slurry lagoons can reduce ammonia emissions

Integrated slurry management (ISM) is not just about the muck. It assesses the full cycle of slurry and manures within a farming system – from what goes into the animal, to how manures are collected, stored,...

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