Overview
Sustainable livestock manure management is essential for reducing the environmental impact of animal waste. By implementing practices such as composting, anaerobic digestion, and nutrient management, farmers can recycle nutrients back into the soil, improve soil health, and reduce pollution. These m...
Key Terms
Example: Farmers use composting to recycle manure into fertilizer.
Example: Anaerobic digestion can convert livestock manure into energy.
Example: Farmers develop nutrient management plans to use manure effectively.
Example: Biogas can be used to power generators on farms.
Example: Buffer zones can reduce runoff from manure applications.
Example: Proper manure storage prevents contamination of water sources.
Related Topics
Organic Farming
A method of farming that avoids synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, focusing on sustainability.
intermediateWaste Management
The collection, transport, and disposal of waste materials, including agricultural waste.
intermediateSoil Health
The condition of soil in terms of its ability to support plant growth and ecosystem functions.
intermediateKey Concepts
nutrient recyclingpollution reductioncompostingbiogas production