Satellite Symposium 1: Optimisation
Publication Date
2005
Location
Dublin Ireland
Description
There is increasing interest in sustainable agricultural systems because of environmental concerns. Animal production which utilises mixed grass and legume swards could be an effective measure in increasing the efficiency of nutrient utilisation, and investigation into different legume species is necessary. Leaching losses of N, P and K from 3 legume species under grazing by sheep were measured using Teflon-coated suction cups. The experiment took place on the UK site of the EU-funded, multi-site experiment – LEGGRAZE.
Citation
Dixon, E. R.; Stone, A. C.; Scholefield, D.; and Hatch, D. J., "Leaching Losses of N, P and K from Grazed Legume Based Swards: Some Preliminary Results" (2005). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 49.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/20/satellightsymposium1/49)
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Leaching Losses of N, P and K from Grazed Legume Based Swards: Some Preliminary Results
Dublin Ireland
There is increasing interest in sustainable agricultural systems because of environmental concerns. Animal production which utilises mixed grass and legume swards could be an effective measure in increasing the efficiency of nutrient utilisation, and investigation into different legume species is necessary. Leaching losses of N, P and K from 3 legume species under grazing by sheep were measured using Teflon-coated suction cups. The experiment took place on the UK site of the EU-funded, multi-site experiment – LEGGRAZE.
