The AHDB Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) offers best practice guidance on the application of mineral fertilisers, manures and slurries to crops and grassland. All seven sections can be accessed from this page. Download section 1, below.

In this section you will find information on the nutrient content of organic materials such as manures, compost and digestate.

In this section you will find information on how to determine the nutrient requirements of cereals, oilseeds, peas and beans, sugar beet and biomass crops.

For hard copy owners of RB209, please refer to this amendment sheet

Cattle and sheep need at least 15 different minerals for good health and productivity, including trace elements which are only required in small quantities. This report reviews the role of trace elements for beef cattle and sheep and provides guidance on assessing deficiencies and the need for supplementation

Grass is an important crop and grazed grass is the cheapest feed on farm, yet it rarely earns the respect it deserves as a potentially high-quality, natural ruminant feed. This manual will help producers develop new, moreefficient grazing strategies to improve returns for their business

Grass grown for silage has different needs to grass grown solely for grazing. Silage can provide high quality forage for winter feeding however, as with all crops, it depends on using the right varieties of grass and optimising soil conditions. This manual covers the key issues when making silage

Grass is the most important, yet often overlooked, resource for livestock production. Well-managed grassland provides the most economic feed all year round, either as grazing or conserved forage. This manual provides beef and sheep producers with advice on how to get the best from their grassland

Targeted at managers of arable-based systems who are thinking about livestock opportunities for the first time, this guide includes sections on leys, cover crops, forage crops, maize, outdoor pig production and manures.