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Sampling solid manure for analysis

Description

Solid manure and compost are excellent sources of nutrients for annual and perennial crop production. To determine an appropriate manure application rate to meet crop requirements, optimize crop yields and minimize environmental impact, it is essential to know the nutrient content of the manure being applied.

Updated

August 1, 2008

Tags
farm waste management fertilizers manure soil quality

Title and publication information

Type
Fact Sheet
Series Title

Agri-facts

Extent

6 pages

Frequency

Once

Publisher / Creator Information

Publisher

Agriculture and Rural Development (2008-2015)

Contributor

Wallace, Trevor

Place of Publication

Edmonton

Subject Information

Topic
Agriculture
Subject (LCSH)

Manures--Sampling.

Resource Dates

Date Created

2008-08-01

Date Added

2016-01-13T20:08:32.812131

Date Modified

2008-08-01

Date Issued

2008-08-01

Audience information

Identifiers

AGDEX number

538-4

NEOS catalogue key

4213950

Usage / Licence

Contact

Contact Name

Agriculture and Forestry

Contact Email

duke@gov.ab.ca