Title: The impact of hybrid dairy systems on air, soil and water quality: focus on nitrogen and phosphorus cycling.
Abstract: This chapter examines the aspects of nutrient management related to the role of grazing in hybrid dairy systems in New Zealand. We contrast grazing and total confinement components of hybrid (i.e. mixed confined/grazing) dairy farms, recognizing that such farms cover a broad management spectrum. The economic factors affecting the selection of alternative dairy strategies are discussed. Nitrogen and phosphorus cycling at the farm scale is described, as well as the methods on how to manage nutrient losses to air, soil and water from hybrid dairies.
Publication Year: 2008
Publication Date: 2008-01-01
Language: en
Type: book-chapter
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