Q&A with an AHDB specialist: How to make the most of your slurry

Understanding the value of slurry is key to utilising nutrients efficiently and growing quality silage

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Slurry can be a valuable resource on a dairy farm not a waste product.
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Slurry can be a valuable resource on a dairy farm not a waste product.

Slurry is a valuable source of nutrients for any dairy farm, with its nitrogen content particularly important for producing quality crops of grass. However, its value is not always recognised or utilised...

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