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When selecting manure injection technology, it is important to weigh the pros and cons of each system being considered. Several conclusions were shown in the study: High-disturbance injection technology controls odour, but results in a lot of residue and soil disturbance. Low-disturbance injection technology provides minimal residue and soil disturbance, but does not control odour as well as high-disturbance injection equipment (although all produced acceptable results). All technologies provide acceptable nutrient placement. A producer’s individual situation should dictate which system to use. For example, a producer practicing direct seeding may choose low-disturbance injection while a producer practicing tillage may choose high-disturbance injection.
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August 1, 2008
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Liquid manure injection systems
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Agriculture, Food, and Rural Development (1992-2006)
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Date Created
2005-08-01
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2015-12-15T21:56:54.715861
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2008-08-01
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2005-08-01
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743-1
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3446439
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Agriculture and Forestry