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The effect of cattle slurry on the maintenance of clover in grass/clover swards was examined. The nutrient value of slurry was also simulated by applying nitrogen (N) and potassium (K) fertilizer. The results support the hypothesis that the damaging effects of N on clover may be offset by the provision of sufficient K. 30 t ha-1 of undiluted cattle slurry applied in spring brought a response in clover content in line with the quantity of available N and K supplied. However, a higher slurry rate (60 t ha-1) and summer applications caused a greater than expected reduction in the clover content of the herbage.
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Chapman, R., Heath, S.B. (1987). The effect of cattle slurry on clover in grass/clover swards. In: Van Der Meer, H.G., Unwin, R.J., Van Dijk, T.A., Ennik, G.C. (eds) Animal Manure on Grassland and Fodder Crops. Fertilizer or Waste?. Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences, vol 30. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-3659-1_32
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