2018•Burleigh Dodds series in agricultural scienceRequires access
Manure and compost management to maintain soil health
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canada, Francis J. Larney
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Abstract
This chapter discusses the role of manure and compost in maintaining soil health in relation to the use of inorganic fertilizer. It reviews best management practices in using manure and the effects of increased manure use, including resolving problems related to excess manure. The chapter reviews ways of integrating livestock and crop production to optimise soil health, and includes a case study on the legacy effect of a one-time manure application on crop yield and soil health.