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Alberta has about 25 million acres of forage land (native and tame hay and pasture). In some cases, applying manure to forage land may be the best option to make use of the nutrients in manure in an environmentally sustainable way. As well, applying manure can increase forage productivity and reduce commercial fertilizer costs. Manure is a valuable nutrient source for forage crops as it contains all the major plant nutrients and a number of essential micronutrients. Manure may also enhance soil physical properties such as water infiltration rate and aggregate size and stability, leading to better tilth and improved yields.
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May 1, 2006
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Agriculture, Food, and Rural Development (1992-2006)
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2006-05-01
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2015-12-10T21:54:13.994811
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2006-05-01
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2006-05-01
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538/120-1
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3499979
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Agriculture and Forestry