Search Results - "Carton, O.T"
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The interactive effects of fertiliser nitrogen with dung and urine on nitrous oxide emissions in grassland
Published in Irish journal of agricultural and food research (01-06-2016)“…Nitrous oxide (N₂O) is an important and potent greenhouse gas (GHG). Although application of nitrogen (N) fertiliser is a feature of many grazing systems,…”
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Response of silage yield to land application of out-wintering pad effluent in Ireland
Published in Agricultural water management (01-04-2008)“…Out-wintering pads (OWPs) are a low capital-cost cattle housing system gaining popularity in Ireland and other countries. OWPs consist of a layer of timber…”
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Effect of an agri-environmental measure on nitrate leaching from a beef farming system in Ireland
Published in Agriculture, ecosystems & environment (01-04-2015)“…•Rural environmental protection scheme significantly reduces nitrogen application in grassland.•Rural environmental protection scheme significantly reduces…”
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The influence of diet crude protein level on odour and ammonia emissions from finishing pig houses
Published in Bioresource technology (01-02-2004)“…Feed trials were carried out to assess the influence of crude protein content in finishing pig diets on odour and ammonia emissions. Eight pigs (4 boars and 4…”
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A new inventory of ammonia emissions from Irish agriculture
Published in Atmospheric environment (1994) (2003)“…Agriculture plays a vital role in the Irish economy, accounting for 3.5% of the gross domestic product (GDP) in 2000. Grassland farming and, in particular,…”
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A note on the estimation of nutrient value of cattle slurry using easily determined physical and chemical parameters
Published in Irish journal of agricultural and food research (01-01-2010)“…The composition of cattle slurries can vary greatly due to factors such as farm management, meteorology, animal diet and housing system. Thus, when spread on…”
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Silage Dry-Matter Yield and Nitrogen Response following Land Application of Spent Timber Residue from Out-Wintering Pads to Irish Grassland
Published in Communications in soil science and plant analysis (01-04-2008)“…Out-wintering pads are a cattle housing system, consisting of a layer of timber residue over an artificially drained surface. Residues from out-wintering pads…”
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model describing the utilization of herbage by cattle in a rotational grazing system
Published in Grass and forage science (01-12-2005)“…A model that describes the utilization of herbage by cattle in a rotational grazing system is presented. The model considers swards as being structured into…”
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Monitoring of nitrogen leaching on a dairy farm during four drainage seasons
Published in Irish journal of agricultural and food research (2006)“…The effect of four commonly used dairy farm management systems (treatments), on nitrogen leaching to 1 m was studied over a 4-year period from October 2001 to…”
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Nitrous oxide emissions from a fertilized grazed grassland in Ireland
Published in International Congress series (01-07-2006)“…A field experiment was undertaken to compare nitrous oxide (N 2O) emissions from a grazed pasture receiving three different nitrogen (N) fertilizer application…”
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Existe-t-il des solutions de traitement des déjections pour l'Irlande ?
Published in Sciences eaux & territoires la revue du Cemagref (01-04-1996)“…Deux des objectifs du traitement des déjections animales sont : réduire la pollution potentielle et accroître l'efficacité de l'utilisation des éléments…”
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Degradation of Forestry Timber Residue Over One Growing Season Following Application to Grassland in Ireland
Published in Journal of sustainable agriculture (20-02-2008)“…Out-wintering pads are an outdoor wintering system for cattle built by placing a layer of timber residue over an artificially drained surface. The liquid…”
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Estimation of the Nutrient Value of Agricultural Slurries by Measurement of Physical and Chemical Properties
Published in Journal of agricultural engineering research (01-11-1998)“…A prototype nutrient sensing system was used to investigate relationships between the nutrient status of agricultural slurries and a range of physical and…”
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Analysis of the seasonal changes in the structure of a perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) sward under different defoliation managements
Published in Irish Journal of Agricultural and Food Research (01-01-1986)“…The objective of the work was to examine the relative distribution of dry matter in each of the structural components of a sward and to compare the changes…”
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Effects of autumn closing date and grazing severity in a rotationally grazed sward during winter and spring. 1. Dry matter production
Published in Irish journal of agricultural research (1988)“…The effects of autumn closing date and grazing severity prior to closing on dry matter yield and its components through the winter up to early summer are…”
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Effects of autumn closing date and grazing severity in a rotationally grazed sward during winter and spring. 2. Tissue turnover
Published in Irish journal of agricultural research (1988)“…The effects of a range of closing dates from mid-August to mid-December and grazing severity prior to closing in autumn/early winter on tissue turnover during…”
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