RB209 Section 1 Principles of nutrient management and fertiliser use

The AHDB Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) offers best practice guidance on the application of mineral fertilisers, manures and slurries to crops and grassland. All seven sections can be accessed from this page. Download section 1, below.

About RB209

The AHDB Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) offers best practice guidance on the application of mineral fertilisers, manures and slurries to crops and grassland. AHDB invests in research to ensure guidance reflects current commercial practice. All relevant research findings are considered by the UK Partnership for Crop Nutrient Management – the body responsible for agreeing changes to RB209.

RB209 list of updates from January 2018 (for hard copy only), digital versions are up-to-date.

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RB209 sections (1 to 7)

RB209 Section 1 Principles of nutrient management and fertiliser use

The AHDB Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) offers best practice guidance on the application of mineral fertilisers, manures and slurries to crops and grassland. All seven sections can be accessed from this page. Download section 1, below.

RB209 Section 2 Organic materials

In this section you will find information on the nutrient content of organic materials such as manures, compost and digestate. Updated January 2018

RB209 Section 3 Grass and forage crops

In this section you will find information on how to determine the nutrient requirements of grass and forage crops. Updated January 2018

RB209 Section 4 Arable crops

In this section you will find information on how to determine the nutrient requirements of cereals, oilseeds, peas and beans, sugar beet and biomass crops. Updated January 2018.