Soil–plant–animal relations in nutrient cycling: the case of dairy farming system ‘De Marke’

• Published in: European journal of agronomy Vol. 13; no. 2; pp. 245 - 261
• Main Authors: van Keulen, H., Aarts, H.F.M., Habekotté, B., van der Meer, H.G., Spiertz, J.H.J.
• Format: Journal Article Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier B.V 01.07.2000; Elsevier Science
• Subjects: ABONOS; Agricultural and farming systems; Agronomy. Soil science and plant productions; ALIMENT POUR ANIMAUX; AZOTE; BETAIL; Biological and medical sciences; CICLO BIOGEOQUIMICO; CYCLE BIOGEOCHIMIQUE; CYCLING; DAIRY FARMS; DURABILITE; ENGRAIS; Environmental impact; EUROPEAN UNION; EXPLOITATION LAITIERE; FARMING SYSTEMS; FEEDS; FERTILIZERS; FOSFORO; Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology; GANADO; General agroecology. Agricultural and farming systems. Agricultural development. Rural area planning. Landscaping; General agronomy. Plant production; Generalities. Agricultural and farming systems. Agricultural development; GRAMINEAS; GRAMINEE; GRANJAS LECHERAS; GRASSES; LIVESTOCK; NETHERLANDS; NITROGEN; NITROGENO; NUTRIENT BALANCE; Nutrient balances; Nutrient management; PAISES BAJOS; PAYS BAS; PHOSPHORE; PHOSPHORUS; PIENSOS; Prototyping; SANDY SOILS; SISTEMAS DE EXPLOTACION; SOL SABLEUX; SOSTENIBILIDAD; SUELO ARENOSO; SUSTAINABILITY; Sustainable farming systems; SYSTEME D'EXPLOITATION AGRICOLE; UNION EUROPEA; UNION EUROPEENNE; Netherlands; Europe; Sustainable farming systems; Prototyping; Environmental impact; Nutrient management; Nutrient balances; Agricultural system; Soil fertility; Dairy cattle; Farming system; Organic fertilizer; Sandy soil; Biological productivity; Climatic condition; Sustainable agriculture; DAIRY FARMS; Ungulata; Nutritional status; Macronutrient(mineral); Phosphorus; Nitrogen; Sustainable use; Milk production; Soils; Vertebrata; Mammalia; Nitrogen balance; Animal plant relation; Nutrient; Livestock; Artiodactyla; Soil plant relation

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