RB209 Section 1 Principles of nutrient management and fertiliser use
In this section you will find essential information on good nutrient management including soil properties and liming. The information is relevant to arable, horticultural, potato and livestock producers.
The Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) helps you make the most of organic materials and balance the benefits of fertiliser use against the costs - both economic and environmental. It explains the value of nutrients, soil and why good nutrient management is about more than just the fertilisers you buy; it can save you money as well as help protect the environment.
RB209 list of updates from January 2018 (for hard copy only), digital versions are up-to-date.
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Other relevant guides
In this section you will find information on the nutrient content of organic materials such as manures, compost and digestate. Updated January 2018
In this section you will find information on how to determine the nutrient requirements of grass and forage crops. Updated January 2018
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.
In this section you will find information on how to determine the nutrient requirements of potatoes.
In this section you will find information on how to determine the nutrient requirements of vegetables and bulbs.
In this section you will find information on how to determine the nutrient requirements of fruit, vines and hops
Maintaining optimum soil pH values in all parts of the field is essential in order to maintain soil quality and health, crop quality and yield. This guidance document explains why soil pH is important and outlines the impact of soil type and texture on pH.
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