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Animal Manure on Grassland and Fodder Crops.Fertilizer or Waste?

Proceedings of an International Symposium of the European Grassland Federation, Wageningen, The Netherlands, 31 August–3 September 1987

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  • © 1987

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Editors:
  1. H. G. Meer

    1. Centre for Agrobiological Research (CABO), Wageningen, The Netherlands

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  2. R. J. Unwin

    1. Agricultural Development and Advisory Service (ADAS), Woodthorne, Wolverhampton, UK

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  3. T. A. Dijk

    1. Institute for Soil Fertility (IB), Haren, The Netherlands

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  4. G. C. Ennik

    1. Centre for Agrobiological Research (CABO), Wageningen, The Netherlands

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Part of the book series: Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences (DPSS, volume 30)

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Table of contents (45 papers)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
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  2. Invited papers

    1. Value of animal manures: changes in perception

      • W. P. Wadman, C. M. J. Sluijsmans, L. C. N. De La Lande Cremer
      Pages 1-16

    2. Effects of herbage composition and supplement feeding on the excretion of nitrogen in dung and urine by grazing dairy cows

      • A. M. Van Vuuren, J. A. C. Meijs
      Pages 17-25

    3. Manure as a source of nitrogen and phosphorus in soils

      • H. G. Van Faassen, H. Van Dijk
      Pages 27-45

    4. Utilization of nitrogen from injected and surface-spread cattle slurry applied to grassland

      • H. G. Van Der Meer, R. B. Thompson, P. J. M. Snijders, J. H. Geurink
      Pages 47-71

    5. The influence of different processing methods for slurry upon its fertiliser value on grassland

      • H. Vetter, G. Steffens, R. Schröpel
      Pages 73-86

    6. Utilisation of phosphorus and potassium from animal manures on grassland and forage crops

      • K. A. Smith, T. A. Van Dijk
      Pages 87-102

    7. Distribution of excreted nitrogen by grazing cattle and its effects on sward quality, herbage production and utilization

      • E. A. Lantinga, J. A. Keuning, J. Groenwold, P. J. A. G. Deenen
      Pages 103-117

    8. Negative effects of animal manure on grassland due to surface spreading and injection

      • W. H. Prins, P. J. M. Snijders
      Pages 119-135

    9. Cattle slurry and farmyard manure as fertilizers for forage maize

      • J. Schröder, K. Dilz
      Pages 137-156

    10. Utilization of nitrogen from slurry applied to fodder crops. Research report from the Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland and Sweden

      • G. Siman, A. Dam Kofoed, K. E. Larsen, E. Kemppainen, S. Steineck
      Pages 157-173

    11. Extent, effects and tackling of a regional manure surplus; a case-study for a Dutch region

      • P. J. M. Van Boheemen
      Pages 175-193

    12. Nitrogen losses from animal manures: from grazed pastures and from applied slurry

      • S. C. Jarvis, M. Sherwood, J. H. A. M. Steenvoorden
      Pages 195-212

    13. Phosphorus and heavy metals: accumulation and consequences

      • W. H. Van Riemsdijk, Th. M. Lexmond, C. G. Enfield, S. E. A. T. M. Van Der Zee
      Pages 213-227

    14. The use of additives in livestock slurries to improve their flow properties, conserve nitrogen and reduce odours

      • B. F. Pain, R. B. Thompson, L. C. N. De La Lande Cremer, L. Ten Holte
      Pages 229-246

    15. Economic aspects of the use of animal manures

      • J. H. M. Wijnands, W. F. Ausems, J. M. A. Nijssen
      Pages 247-257

    16. The future of animal manures as fertilizer or waste

      • J. K. R. Gasser
      Pages 259-278
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About this book

On the occasion of its twenty-fifth anniversary, in 1985, the Netherlands Society for Grassland and Fodder Crops (NVWV) agreed to organize an International Symposium on a topic related to intensive grass and fodder production systems. The theme selected was "Animal manure on grassland and fodder crops: Fertilizer or waste?" This Symposium was organized under the auspices of the European Grassland Federation and held at the International Agricultural Centre in Wageningen from 31 August to 3 September 1987. The problems connected with the disposal of animal waste have received much attention in recent years, especially in regions with intensive animal of animal manure per hectare agricul­ husbandry. Whereas the production tural land increased strongly, the need for it decreased because of the introduction of cheap inorganic fertilizers which are easier to handle and have a more reliable effect on crop growth. As a consequence, many farmers dispose of animal manure as cheaply as possible, whilst avoiding damage to grassland and crops and paying little attention to effective use of the plants nutrients contained in the manure. Present practices of manure handling and application often lead to environmental problems. The rise in awareness of these problems renewed interest in possibilities to improve the utilization of nutrients from animal manure in crop production. Research on this topic has been stimulated in many countries during the last decade and the aim of this Symposium was to review and assess present-day knowledge.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Centre for Agrobiological Research (CABO), Wageningen, The Netherlands

    H. G. Meer, G. C. Ennik

  • Agricultural Development and Advisory Service (ADAS), Woodthorne, Wolverhampton, UK

    R. J. Unwin

  • Institute for Soil Fertility (IB), Haren, The Netherlands

    T. A. Dijk

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Animal Manure on Grassland and Fodder Crops.Fertilizer or Waste?

  • Book Subtitle: Proceedings of an International Symposium of the European Grassland Federation, Wageningen, The Netherlands, 31 August–3 September 1987

  • Editors: H. G. Meer, R. J. Unwin, T. A. Dijk, G. C. Ennik

  • Series Title: Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-3659-1

  • Publisher: Springer Dordrecht

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Martinus Nijhoff Publishers, Dordrecht 1987

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-90-247-3568-6Published: 31 August 1987

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-94-010-8137-5Published: 08 October 2011

  • eBook ISBN: 978-94-009-3659-1Published: 06 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIV, 388

  • Topics: Agriculture, Soil Science & Conservation

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