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Nitrogen

Nitrogen and agriculture – where do we stand?

27/09/2022 Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University The development of synthetic nitrogen (N) production allowed a boom in agricultural yields and population growth worldwide Whilst N is growth-limiting, it is regularly applied at levels where less than half is used...
Type: Technical Articles Key Sector: Arable, Beef, Dairy, Sheep
Theme: Business, Land Key Specialism: Business Management, Business Management and Planning, Energy Efficiency, Extreme Weather, Grassland Management, Nutrient Management Planning, Sustainable Farming, Water Quality
alternative crops

Unlocking the potential of alternative crops: new income and environmental sustainability

15 October 2021 Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. UK crop and pasture practices heavily focus on traditional methodologies which can cause climate impacts and be susceptible to high variability in profit margins Alternative crop and pasture systems can open...
Type: Technical Articles Key Sector: Arable, Beef, Dairy, Forestry, Sheep
Theme: Business, Land, Livestock Key Specialism: Grassland Management
tractor

Can clover cut carbon: Legumes and nitrogen use on farms

18 February 2021 Dr David Cutress & Dr Cate Williams: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. Globally, applications of nitrogen (N) for plant growth are the single biggest source of nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions in the agriculture sector Nutrient management planning and other...
Type: Technical Articles Key Sector: Arable, Beef, Dairy, Horticulture, Sheep
Theme: Land Key Specialism: Grassland Management, Nutrient Management Planning
soil mapping

Soil mapping for precise land management

20 May 2020 Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. Soils are the most important biological systems across all farming practices The ability to map soil components accurately, including; nutrients, water content and structures can assist in improving farm management strategies...
Type: Technical Articles Key Sector: Arable, Beef, Dairy, Horticulture, Sheep
Theme: Land Key Specialism: Grassland Management, Nutrient Management Planning