OPTIMAL USE OF ANIMAL SLURRIES FOR INPUT REDUCTION AND PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT IN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS

Objective

The project is to develop a system for using slurries for crop nutrition that optimises the crop nutrient value and minimises the pollution risk. The elements are:
- development of quick and reliable methods to estimate nutrient value of slurries;
- development of a prototype slurry spreader which is capable of applying slurry evenly at specified rates;
- a survey of farmer attitudes and an economic analysis of the benefits of the new technology.

Programme(s)

• FP3-AIR - Specific research and technological development and demonstration programme (EEC) in the field of agriculture and agro-industry, including fisheries, 1990-1994

Topic(s)

• 112 - Interaction between agriculture/horticulture and the environment

Funding Scheme

Coordinator

Participants (6)