A method for livestock waste management planning in NE Spain

A risk-based decision tool for the management of organic waste in agriculture and farming activities (FARMERS)

“…It has to be remarked that a previous estimation of the application rate based on soil nutrient requirements is essential. For that reason, FARMERS system provides optimum results when linked to a management tool for calculating N and P requirements [49].…”

Treatment of swine manure: case studies in European’s N-surplus areas

“…In nutrient-saturated areas, nutrient management planning is necessary if pollution is to be avoided which will consist of a set of actions designed to ensure adequate manure production to meet the demand for quality products from agricultural soils (Teira-Esmatges and Flotats, 2003). This set of actions must include minimal on-site limitation of components' outflow rates, soil fertilization planning, economical cost, and feasible treatment analyses applicable to the improvement of manure management (Flotats et al, 2009).…”

Respirometric screening of several types of manure and mixtures intended for composting

“…In these areas, with a nutrient surplus due to high livestock density, a solid waste management planning is necessary (Teira-Esmatges and Flotats, 2003). Since the common practice of direct application of livestock waste to soil has resulted in contamination of soil and water ecosystems, other ways of management should be used.…”