Nutrient Management Guide (RB
209)
Updated May 2017
Nutrient Manag Updated May 201
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Section 2 Organic materials
simple calculation tool is being developed together with the feed sector. Alternatively, they may be determined from manure test results and calculation.
Section 1 Princi ples of nut
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Nutrient Management Guide (RB209)
RB2098 offers information on the use of mineral fertilisers, manures and slurries in cropping and grassland systems across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The evidencebased publication also influences the production of Technical Notes in Scotland.
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The last edition of RB209 was published by Defra back in 2010 and, as a result, has not taken account of advances in nutrient management research since then. With no planned update to RB209 in sight, AHDB agreed with Defra to take over responsibility for the guide to ensure UK farmers and growers continued to benefit from the very latest nutrient guidance. This ninth edition is split into seven colour-coded sections, so users can cherry-pick relevant information and individual sections can be updated more easily to reflect the latest research. The sections are:
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1. Principles of nutrient management and fertiliser use 2. Organic materials 3. Grass and forage crops 4. Arable crops 5. Potatoes 6. Vegetables and bulbs 7. Fruits, vines and hops The latest version of RB209 can be accessed and downloaded on the AHDB website8 or you can now go to the Apple Store to download the new app. AHDB staff regularly participate in meetings and events covering all aspects of nutrient management and implementation of the Guide. The RB209 web pages also feature videos offering helpful advice on slurry sampling and testing.
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Check out the links 1 Controlled Environment for Livestock handbook
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Environment and Building Ventilation Manual Finisher Pig Buildings Guide
Environmental Permitting Regulations
6 Best Available Techniques (BAT) report
7 Summary of the BAT report 8 Nutrient Management Guide (RB209)