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A more environmentally sensitive nutrient management on the field and farm levels can reduce N losses to a level that meets the standard. Decision making related to nutrient management occurs at the strategic, tactical and operational levels. The Chapter touches on these aspects.
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Nair, K.P. (2019). Policy Making and Regulations. In: Intelligent Soil Management for Sustainable Agriculture. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-15530-8_21
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